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Air compressors power... (1) industrial equipment and (2) construction tools Examples of equipment powered by air compressor pneumatic wrenches, lifts in auto service stations, paint spray booths Air compressors enable... (1) efficient repair of all types of vehicles; and (2) facilitate their safe operation on public thoroughfares Permit is required for air compressor that compresses air above 100 PSI Types of air compressors (1) reciprocating; (2) centrifugal; (3) solar; and (4) rotary *Difference is the way in which they compress air How do air compressors work take the air in a room and force it into a container UNDER PRESSURE. The more air forced into the container, the greater the pressure. Compressed air can be discharged from the container at a controlled rate. Most common air compressor Reciprocating Air compressors are sometimes called air pumpsAir compressors can be powered by: (1) electric motors; (2) internal combustion engines; or (3) steam turbines Explosions & air compressors If there is a build up of flammable gases (ex: in service stations and workshops), those gases are heavier than air and fall to the floor before spreading outward. These gases are easily ignited by sparks and high temperatures--which INCLUDES the heat generated by an