Advantages and disadvantages of air-cooled air compressor and water-cooled air compressor

Generally, the cooling methods of air compressors are divided into air cooling and water cooling. This article will help you understand and compare the advantages and disadvantages of the two cooling methods of air cooling and water cooling.

1. Advantages of air-cooled air compressor

The advantage of an air-cooled air compressor is that it is simple to install, does not require drainage, and is simple to maintain. It only requires simple cleaning of dust, so the cost is quite low.

2. Disadvantages of air-cooled air compressor

The disadvantages of air-cooled air compressors are that their heat dissipation effect is poorer compared to water-cooling, and they make louder noises. If there is a lot of dust and impurities in the working environment of the air compressor, the exhaust fan is prone to clogging.

3. Advantages of water-cooled air compressor

Water-cooled air compressors have better stability, better heat dissipation, and low noise. Moreover, water-cooled air compressors require an external water tower. If the temperature in winter is too low and the water in the water tower condenses, the air compressor will not It will start normally to avoid the moisture that condenses into ice inside and damage the air compressor parts after forced start.

4. Disadvantages of water-cooled air compressor

The disadvantage of a water-cooled air compressor is that it is more troublesome to install, requires an external water tower, and requires regular drainage and maintenance, which is more expensive.

From the above comparison, we can see that air cooling and water cooling have their own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, air cooling is generally chosen in air compressors with smaller power. However, in larger air compressors, in order to If the heat dissipation is complete, it is recommended to choose the water cooling method.