Mechanical air compressors have been used in several industrial applications for a long time, ever since their recorded invention in the 18th century. Air compressors have become more advanced and complex with the advent of multiple technologies, such as reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal air compression. Electronic controllers have added more efficient, safe, and reliable ways to operate an air compressor. Fast forward to today, with highly advanced computational design and analysis tools, the introduction of smart electronic controllers with several sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT) enabled solutions, air compressor systems are becoming smarter, more efficient, and highly reliable. …
