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Why majority of air compressors available in the market are multi...........

Question: 

Why majority of air compressors available in the market are multi staged ? Explain

Answer: 

Multi-stage air compressors feature many benefits and so, they are mostly used in the market. Some of those features are given below 1. Higher air pressures are achievable by multi-staging (about 175 PSI against 120 PSI in single stage) 2. It requires less power for running 3. Light weight cylinders can are used 4. Leakages are less 5. Overall discharge temperatures are lower 6. Intercooler increases the efficiency of unit 7. It has a greater durability 8. Many multi-stage air compressors have the crankcase cast separate from the pump cylinders, which makes it easier to repair. 9. Multi-stage compressors Air compressors can perform (are suitable) many different functions in industrial applications