Intake pressure

The inlet pressure of an air compressor generally cannot be equated simply with atmospheric pressure. Under naturally aspirated conditions, the inlet pressure typically approximates the local atmospheric pressure; however, due to resistance from the air filter, piping, and…

The air intake of an air compressor is typically not the source of positive pressure; rather, it serves as the inlet for ambient air. During operation, the pressure at the intake is generally close to local atmospheric pressure…