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==Drive motors== There are many options for the motor that powers the compressor: * Gas [[turbine]]s power the axial and centrifugal flow compressors that are part of [[jet engine]]s. * [[Steam turbine]]s or [[water turbine]]s are possible for large compressors. * [[Electric motor]]s are cheap and quiet for static compressors. Small motors suitable for domestic electrical supplies use [[Single-phase electric power|single-phase]] [[alternating current]]. Larger motors can only be used where an industrial electrical [[Three-phase electric power|three phase]] alternating current supply is available. * [[Diesel engine]]s or [[petrol engine]]s are suitable for portable compressors and support compressors. * In automobiles and other types of vehicles (including piston-powered airplanes, boats, trucks, etc.), diesel or gasoline engine's power output can be increased by compressing the intake air, so that more fuel can be burned per cycle. These engines can power compressors using their own crankshaft power (this setup known as a [[supercharger]]), or, use their exhaust gas to drive a turbine connected to the compressor (this setup known as a [[turbocharger]]).
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