Compressor efficiency might not sound like the most exciting topic in the world, but consider this: the hotter the world gets – and the wealthier its developing countries become – the more air ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A compressor design from Purdue University innovators proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes and cars. The Purdue team ...

The HVACR industry is currently undergoing another significant refrigerant transition. In contrast to the prior transition from nonflammable (A1) HCFCs like R-22 to also nonflammable HFCs, notably ...

It's no longer news that the growing emphasis on sustainability is leading the charge for higher efficiency. When discussing energy use in manufacturing environments, the Big Three - water, ...

Compressors are a fundamental component of the oil and gas industry, ensuring natural gas’s efficient transportation, processing, and storage. As the industry evolves, design, automation, and ...

The study of aerodynamic noise and acoustics of compressors has grown into an essential research area, spanning theoretical analyses, numerical simulations and experimental validations. Research in ...

Last week, a major equipment supplier to machinery OEMs told us not to overlook the hydraulics in factory automation. This time, another supplier reminds us not to forget the compressed air -- notably ...