To look at the definition of the compressor in simple terms; These are the mechanisms that enable the use of air at high pressure by compressing the air taken from the atmosphere and storing it in a tank. Compressors are work machines that are generally used to obtain compressed air. If a gas of a certain volume is to be compressed into a smaller volume, the pressure of the gas begins to increase. The potential energy of the compressed gas affects the container in which the gas is in all directions as pressure.
In terms of worker health and safety in the enterprises, for the safe use of pressure equipment together with safety equipment, periodically testing and control of such pressure equipment such as corrosion, sealing, wear, crack, deformation, connection control, temperature, pressure, cleaning, function need to be.
Compressed air flowing in a pipe converts some of its pressure energy into motion in one direction. In other words, the potential energy of the air is transformed into kinetic energy. If the velocity of the flowing air increases, the pressure decreases and if the velocity decreases, the pressure increases. This feature of compressed air is the basis of compressor systems. Compressor provides energy to air with this work on air.
The volume of air during the potential movement of the compressor between certain times indicates the capacity of the compressor. The flow rate in the outlet pipe of the compressor is equal to the compressor capacity. If the speed of the air flowing in the compressor increases, the capacity of the compressor increases. Since the compressors compress the air, the volume of the air entering the compressor is always greater than the volume of the exiting air.
According to the characteristics of the work, compressors are divided into two main groups as piston or turbo. There are many varieties in itself. However, due to the pressure characteristics of the compressors, necessary precautions must be taken and their regular controls should be done in a timely manner in order to prevent them from being dangerous and to work safely.
The Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment describes the minimum requirements for the health and safety of all work machines and equipment used in the workplace. In accordance with the regulations, the compressors must be checked and inspected regularly by authorized mechanical engineers, machine technicians or high technicians at least once a year.
TÜRCERT performs the periodical inspections and inspections of the compressors which are at the beginning of the construction machines in accordance with the standards and test methods published by us. A few important standards are:
- TS 9531 ISO 3857-3 Compressors, pneumatic tools and machines - Terms - Part 3: Pneumatic tools and machines
- TS ISO 5389 Turbo compressors - Performance test guidelines
- TS EN 1012-2 + A1 Compressors and vacuum pumps - Safety rules - Part 2: Vacuum pumps
- TS EN 13771-2 Compressors and condensing units for refrigeration - Performance testing and test methods - Part 2: Condensing units
