Reciprocating Compressor Setup Teaching Equipment

Reciprocating Compressor Setup is designed for practical teaching and investigation of compressed air generation using a single-stage piston compressor. The system demonstrates how mechanical energy is used to increase air pressure and generate compressed air for industrial and commercial applications.

The setup forms a complete compressed air generation system with a single-stage piston compressor and drive unit. The compressor is powered through a V-belt, with adjustable compressor speed. Air is drawn into the intake vessel, where it settles before entering the compressor. The compressed air is then delivered to a pressure vessel and made available as a working medium.

A blow-off valve with silencer allows compressed air to be discharged to establish steady-flow operating conditions. A pressure switch with solenoid valve limits the pressure, while a safety valve provides additional protection. A measuring nozzle at the intake vessel is used to determine the suction volumetric flow rate.

Sensors measure the pressure and temperature before and after the compressor. Pressure is also displayed on manometers fitted to the vessels. Digital displays provide measured values for airflow, temperature, pressure, differential pressure and compressor speed. Speed and torque measurements are integrated into the drive system, while measured data can be transmitted via USB to a PC for analysis.

Manufactured by Atico Export with a focus on precision, durability and consistent performance for technical education and practical training applications.

Compressor :

• Type: Single-stage piston compressor
• Number of cylinders: 2
• Power consumption: 750 W
• Nominal speed: 980 min⁻¹
• Positive operating pressure: 8 bar
• Maximum pressure: 10 bar
• Intake capacity: 150 L/min at 8 bar
• Bore: 65 mm
• Stroke: 46 mm

Pressure System :

• Safety valve: 10 bar
• Pressure vessel pressure rating: 16 bar
• Pressure vessel volume: 20 L
• Intake vessel volume: 20 L

Measuring Ranges :

• Temperature: 1 × 0…200 °C
• Temperature: 1 × 0…100 °C
• Pressure: 0…16 bar
• Pressure: -1…1 bar
• Flow rate: 0…150 L/min
• Speed: 0…1000 min⁻¹

Power Supply :

• 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 phase
• 230 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase
• 120 V, 60 Hz, 1 phase
• UL/CSA optional

Dimensions and Weight :

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 900 × 800 × 1510 mm
• Weight: approximately 130 kg

Required for Operation :

• PC with Windows recommended

• Investigation of a driven machine for compressed air generation
• Single-stage piston compressor with cylinders
• Drive and speed adjustment system
• Intake vessel with measuring nozzle for determination of suction volumetric flow rate
• Intake vessel and pressure vessel, both equipped with pressure sensor and additional manometer
• Safety valve and pressure switch with solenoid valve for limiting pressure
• Blow-off valve with silencer for setting steady-flow operating conditions
• Pressure and temperature sensors before and after the compressor
• Digital display for air flow rate, temperatures, pressures, differential pressures and compressor speed
• Data acquisition via USB
• PC-based analysis of measured values