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A cylinder and piston outline compressing gas in strokes.
Also known as: Piston compressor symbol, Recip compressor symbol
On a process diagram a reciprocating compressor is drawn with a cylinder and piston, compressing gas in discrete strokes rather than continuously.
Denotes a compressor raising gas pressure by piston strokes in a cylinder.
Contexts: Technical drawing
Delivers a pulsating flow, which is why a reciprocating compressor is usually drawn with a pulsation damper close to it.
Contexts: Technical drawing
A rectangle containing a piston bar with a connecting rod, drawn against the flow line.