“We have different types of reciprocating compressors: 1. Single-Acting Compressors: These are usually reciprocating compressors which has piston working only in one direction. The other end of the piston is open which docs not perform any work. The air is compressed only on the top part of the piston. The bottom of the piston is open to erankcase and not utilized for the compression of air. 2. Double-Acting Compressors ‘These compressors are having two sets of suction and delivery valves on both sides of the piston, As the piston moves up and down, both sides of the piston is utilized in compressing the ais. Thus both sides of the pistons are effzetively used in compressing the ais. 3. Diaphragm Compressors Diaphragm Compressor is a kind of displacement compressors driven by electromotor. Diaphragm Compressor contains two chambers in each cylinder body, ie. 1. Hydraulic Oil Chamber