Compressor & Spares

Compressor & Spares

A Marine compressor is a multipurpose device that has various applications on the ship. The main purpose of using the air compressor on the ship is to get compressed air to start main engine. This device is used in various applications on the ship. From cleaning the filters to starting the main engines and secondary engines of the ship, the air compressor used on Vessel has various other applications.

Various use of air compressor onboard a ship-

• For the lifting operation of the hydraulic jack on the ship, compressed air is required. The task is done with the help of an air compressor.
• From heat exchangers to boilers to refrigerants on ships need compressed air to start them.
• There are several monitoring systems on the ship which also uses air compressors.
• For the cleaning of the tools of the ship, an air compressor is used.
• Foghorns also operate on the air provided by the compressor.
• It is not only used to start the main engine but also the auxiliary engine of the ship

Types of Marine air compressors-

Based on the uses of the compressors, there are four important Types of Marine air compressors. Let’s know these compressors’ working in little detail and have a clear view-

• Deck air compressor
• Emergency air compressor
• Main air compressor
• Topping up compressor