What's the difference between pump and compressor?
Usually, both the terms viz. "Pump" and "Compressor" are used interchangeably, but there is a difference:
Usually, both the terms viz. "Pump" and "Compressor" are used interchangeably, but there is a difference:
- A pump is a machine which is used to move a fluid, either liquid or gas, from one point to another.
- A compressor is a machine that by squeezing a gas forces it to enter another system.
Pump vs. Compressor: Comparison Table
Below is the table that shows the comparison points:
Sr.
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Pump
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Compressor
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1
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Pump increases the energy of the incompressible fluid.
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The compressor increases the energy of the compressible fluid.
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2
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No storage option.
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Fluid can be stored.
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3
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It is used to move oil, water, and similar items.
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It is usually used to move gases.
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4
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There is no change in temperature and volume.
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The fluid volume and temperature change happen.
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5
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It is used only for liquids
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It is used for gases.
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