answersLogoWhite

0

There are many different types of devices called compressors and pumps. In general, pumps move fluid while compressors create pressure. Pumps are usually associated with liquids while compressors are associated with gasses. In the end it is just language, and there are plenty of examples contradicting both those rules of thumb.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Where is the serpentine belt tensioner on a 2000 jaguar s-type?

between power steering pump and water pump it sits in the middle of 4 pulleys water punp, power steering, ac compressor, and crankshaft


What is different between pump and compressor?

pump is used to move liquid from one point to another, while compressor is used to compress and move gases from point to point.


Where is the air compressor located on a 1997 Ford Taurus?

It does not have an Air Compressor. If you are talking about the A/C Compressor, then just look at the drive belts. One of these belts is driving the compressor. If it has one serpentine belt, it is driving the A/C compressor, PS pump, Alternator, & Water Pump. Just follow the belt to find it.


Where is the water pump on a 1994 dodge caravan 3.3l?

It is the item below the ac compressor.


Where is water pump located on a 1996 Saturn sl2?

The water pump on a 1996 Saturn sl2 is located in the engine compartment. It sits below the AC compressor.


Where is a pulley and belt used?

pulley an belt are used in driving camshaft,alternator,water pump,air pump, compressor in a car.


What does the serpentine belt do on a Dodge Dakota?

It transfers the crankshaft rotation to the alternator, water pump, ac compressor, and power steering pump.


Does the air compressor on a 1997 Nissan Altima run on a separate belt than the water pump and alternator?

It has no air compressor. If you are talking about the A/C compressor, raise the hood and look see.


Can you use compressor as pump?

It is an air pump.


What does the compressor on a heat pump do in heat mode?

The exact same thing it does in the cooling mode, the change between modes of operation does not take place in the compressor.


Where is the water pump in Mazda 3?

it is one of the accessories driven by the engine crankshaft --the alternator, the A/c compressor, the power steering pump and the hardest one to get to is the water pump. on my 626 it is on the same belt as the alternator.


What is the deference between fuel pump and water pump?

Fuel pump is what pumps gas to engine. Water pump is what pump water in engine