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Air compressor cooling methods are mainly water-cooled and air-cooled. So which one is better, air-cooled or water-cooled? In what environments are they used? This article compares two cooling methods for air compressors for your own judgment and choice. 

The water-cooled air compressor uses the fluidity and temperature difference of the cooling water to keep the temperature of the air compressor equipment within a certain range. Its advantages and disadvantages are as follows:

Advantages of water-cooled air compressors:

1. When the cooling water is circulating, the water-cooled air compressor can clean the unit. It can effectively prolong the service life of the unit and improve the quality of compressed gas;

2. The water-cooled air compressor can quickly adapt to temperature changes by increasing or decreasing the water pressure;

3. If there is a lot of dust in the environment, such as textile, spraying, titanium dioxide and other industries, it is recommended to choose a water-cooled air compressor;

4. The cooler of the water-cooled air compressor, oil focuses on cleaning. But the air-cooled air compressor cannot do it.

Disadvantages of water-cooled air compressors:

1. Limited by water resources, the scope of application is narrow;

2. The cooling water may contain calcium and magnesium plasma. They are prone to chemical reactions in coolers to form fouling. Thus affecting the cooling efficiency of the cooler.

Air-cooled air compressors mainly use the fluidity of air to remove heat. Keep the air compressor within the proper temperature range at all times. Its advantages and disadvantages are as follows:

Advantages of air-cooled air compressors:

The use of air-cooled air compressors is not limited and can basically be used in any area.

Disadvantages of air-cooled air compressors:

1. If the operating environment of the unit is not good, it is easy to contaminate the entire air compressor and compressed air. Therefore, in order to avoid this situation, it is recommended to install filtering equipment;

2. If it is in a closed space, it is recommended to install exhaust equipment;

3. The cooling effect is not as good as water cooling.

If the water source of the environment is sufficient, it is recommended to choose a water-cooled air compressor. Due to the simple structure of air cooling, the investment is low. However, due to limited conditions, the heat dissipation effect is relatively poor. Although the water cooling structure is complex and the technical requirements are high, the heat dissipation effect is good.

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