WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A compressor design from Purdue University innovators proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes and cars. The Purdue team ...

A bladeless turbine design converts the static electricity naturally generated by dust particles in compressed air into usable power while neutralizing the hazardous charges.

Compressed air is a vital utility to most commercial and industrial operations. It runs essential tools and machinery, provides power to material-handling systems, and clean air to processes. Yet ...

The air compressor market is expected to reach $43.24 billion in 2024, showcasing a steady upward trajectory from an estimated $40.15 billion in 2023, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8%, hitting ...

The Purdue team created a new design to create the orbiting motion for scroll compressors, which are commonly used in cooling systems of different sizes. August 11, 2020 A compressor design from ...

The humble air compressor is a staple of the modern workshop, underpinning everything from tire inflation to air tools, factory equipment, research gear and paint sprayers. But there's always a better ...

Abby Ferguson earned her dual bachelor’s degrees in Art Education and Photography from the University of Kentucky, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from Kansas State University. This background has ...

Conventional compressor bearings - for example, leaded-bronze, rolling element or bi-metal bushings - will be significantly affected by wear in marginally lubricated environments at bearing locations ...