The Howden Company originated in 1854, when James Howden founded a marine consulting engineering firm. In his first year in business, he secured a patent for improving rivet making, and a few years ...

One of the newer technologies involves twin screw compressors. This article will look at service-related aspects of such a unit. The screw compressor is a positive-displacement rotary mach-ine.

Compressed air is an essential utility in manufacturing processes for all types of power plants ranging from traditional coal to nuclear- or gas-fired power plants, and new-generation solar and ...

ELGi has expanded its EG SP Series of oil-injected rotary screw air compressors, extending the range beyond the existing 90–160 kW models.

Control systems for centrifugal compressors and compression systems play a pivotal role in ensuring operational efficiency, safety and reliability across diverse industrial applications—from ...

The purpose of a compressor in a chiller is to lower the pressure and temperature of liquid refrigerant to a point below the temperature of the brine in order to allow heat to flow from the brine to ...

Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.