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One main difference between centrifugal and reciprocating compressors is:

  • A.The type of gas they can compress.
  • B.The way they handle inlet air.
  • C.The principle by which they increase air pressure.
  • D.The manner in which they are lubricated.

Answer: C

The main difference between centrifugal and reciprocating compressors is the principle by which they increase the pressure of air. A reciprocating compressor traps a volume of air and reduces it by a piston, so it is a positive displacement machine, while a centrifugal compressor raises the velocity of air by an impeller and converts this kinetic energy into pressure in a diffuser. Both compress the same kinds of gas, both handle inlet air by drawing it in, and both need lubrication in some form.

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