[h= Comparing pumps, compressors, blowers and fans ]2[/h]
Significant differences between pumps, compressors, blowers and fans are summarized below
[h=Pumps]3[/h]
  • A pump is a machine for raising a liquid - a relatively incompressible fluid - to a higher level of pressure or head.

[h=compressors]3[/h]
  • A compressor is a machine for raising a gas - a compressible fluid - to a higher level of pressure.

[h=Blowers]3[/h]
  • A blower is a machine for moving volumes of a gas with moderate increase of pressure.

[h=Fans]3[/h]
  • A fan moves large amounts of gas with low increase in pressure.