Different Parts of a Marine Air Compressor Used on a Ship

A marine air compressor provides compressed air for various purposes on a ship. An air compressor is one of the most important equipments on a ship which needs special care and routine maintenance. In this article we will know the basics of the marine air compressor by first getting familiarized with the different parts of the same.

The main parts of the marine air compressor are:

1) Cylinder liner:

It is made of graded cast iron and is accompanied with water jacket around it to absorb heat produced during compression process. It is designed so as to give a streamline passage to the