I. Quick Reference: Conventional Compressor Types
(Context establishment for new technologies)
Positive Displacement: Piston/Screw/Scroll/Sliding Vane (80% industrial applications)
Dynamic: Centrifugal/Axial Flow (Dominant in large-scale energy & aerospace)
Specialized: Diaphragm/Linear/Ultra-high Pressure (Mission-critical applications)
II. Disruptive Emerging Compressor Technologies
1. Supercritical Fluid Compressors
Breakthroughs:
Supercritical CO₂ Compressors: Operate at critical point (31°C, 73 bar), 25% higher efficiency than steam turbines
Applications: Geothermal power generation (e.g., Toshiba's 10MW system in Utah), nuclear reactor cooling, carbon capture (Norway's Northern Lights Project)
Advantages: