MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSOR IN A PLASMA CUTTER

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for a torch power system using a multi-stage compressor. In one embodiment, a system includes a torch power unit that includes a compressor having multiple compression stages. A method of operation is provided that includes compressing a gas via a multi-stage compressor in a torch power unit. A method of manufacturing a torch power unit is provided that includes providing a multi-stage compressor for a torch power unit and mounting the multi-stage compressor inside an enclosure of the torch power unit. Another system is provided that includes a plasma cutting circuit, a multi-stage compressor, a motor coupled to the compressor, and a compressor controller.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a torch power unit, comprising:
power electronics configured to provide power to a torch;a compressor having multiple compression stages configured to compress a gas to provide a compressed gas output to at least one device coupled to the compressor; anda first cooling coil coupled to the compressor and configured to cool the gas downstream of a first stage of the multiple compression stages and upstream of the at least one device.