What Are The Differences between Air-cooled And Water-cooled Compressors?

What are the differences between air-cooled and water-cooled compressors?

1. Different cooling methods: Water cooling uses the fluidity and temperature difference of cooling water to maintain the temperature of the air compressor equipment within a certain range. Cooling water can be used with clean tap water, desalinated water, or industrial water. Air cooled type uses the fluidity of air to remove heat and keep the compressor within a suitable temperature range. It is generally equipped with an air inlet, and the air compressor has cooling fins, fans, etc.

2. The construction cost varies：Generally, air-cooled air compressors can work together with the air compressor by connecting the power radiator, which is very convenient. The water-cooled station building needs to install additional equipment such as water pumps, water pipelines, and cooling towers, and regularly inspect and maintain the quality of the cooling water. Therefore, the construction cost is relatively higher.

3. Different cooling effects. Generally speaking, water-cooled compressors have better temperature control capabilities. Water coolers can provide higher cooling efficiency.

4. Noise level. Water cooled compressors are usually quieter than air-cooled compressors.

5. Different environmental requirements. To avoid the deterioration of cooling effect caused by the intersection of cold and hot air in air-cooled compressors, sufficient heat dissipation space needs to be left in the compressor station building, and if necessary, an air guide cover needs to be installed. The water-cooled compressor station requires sufficient water resources.