Original: Reciprocating Compressor Basics Adam Davis, Noria Corporation, Machinery Lubrication, July 2005 Small reciprocating compressors from 5 to 30 horsepower (hp) are commonly seen in automotive applications and are typically for intermittent duty.
Simplified: Small reciprocating compressors from 5 to 30 horsepower (hp) are commonly seen in automotive applications and are typically for intermittent duty.