The humble air compressor is a staple of the modern workshop, underpinning everything from tire inflation to air tools, factory equipment, research gear and paint sprayers. But there's always a better ...

The Purdue team created a new design to create the orbiting motion for scroll compressors, which are commonly used in cooling systems of different sizes. August 11, 2020 A compressor design from ...

Abby Ferguson earned her dual bachelor’s degrees in Art Education and Photography from the University of Kentucky, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from Kansas State University. This background has ...

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 ...

After reciprocating, sliding vane compressors, also referred to as rotary vane compressors, are one of the oldest types of compressors. The first known description of a sliding vane pump was in a book ...

Multi-pole leaf-spring compressor clutches allow for an efficient torque-to-weight ratio so drivers can keep their cool in traffic. Underneath a car’s hood is a belt-driven air conditioning compressor ...