Where should the air compressor factory be placed? What are the requirements?

The compressed air system is generally placed in the compressor room. Generally, there are two cases: one is installed in the same room with other equipment, or it can be a room specially designed for compressed air system. In both cases, the room needs to meet some requirements to facilitate compressor installation and work efficiency.

01. Where should you install the compressor?

Firstly,The main rule for the installation of compressed air system is to arrange a separate compressor central area. Experience shows that no matter what industry, centralization is always better. In addition, it also provides better operation economy, better design of compressed air system, service and user friendliness, prevention of unauthorized access, proper noise control and simpler controlled ventilation possibilities.

Secondly, separate areas in the factory for other purposes can also be used for compressor installation. Such installation shall consider certain risks and inconveniences, such as interference caused by noise or ventilation requirements of the compressor, physical risks and overheating risks, condensate drainage, hazardous environment (such as dust or flammable substances), corrosive substances in the air, space requirements for future expansion and service accessibility.

However, installation in the workshop or warehouse can facilitate the installation of energy recovery. If there is no facility for installing the compressor indoors, it can also be installed outdoors under the roof. In this case, some problems must be considered: the freezing risk of condensate, the rain and snow protection of air inlet, air intake and ventilation, the required solid and flat foundation (asphalt, concrete slab or flat tile bed), the risk of dust, flammable or corrosive substances, and the prevention of other foreign matters from entering.