Air Compressors - Maximum Air Flow vs. Inlet Pipe Size
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The pressure loss through an air compressor inlet should be kept to a minimum to avoid noise problems. The diagram below indicates reasonable maximum flow through an inlet pipe.
- 1 cfm = 0.47 l/s
- 1 inch = 25.4 mm
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