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centrifugal compressors

A centrifugal compressor is a machine that increases the pressure of gases, like air or other vapors, by using rapid spinning blades. The gas enters a spinning impeller, which accelerates it outward due to centrifugal force. As the gas moves through diffuser vanes, its velocity decreases, converting kinetic energy into higher pressure. These compressors are commonly used in industries for air conditioning, refrigeration, and power plants because they are efficient at compressing large volumes of gases quickly and reliably. They work by harnessing rotational energy to effectively and smoothly increase gas pressure for various industrial applications.