Does CFM of a compressor increase if pressure is reduced

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In product description of the compressor, CFM is mentioned to be 185 Liters per Minute. And pressure is mentioned to be 115 PSI.

Lets say, If I only need 30 PSI for my spray gun but CFM required by the gun is 200 L/M. Would above mentioned compressor be able to provide required air flow?

Compressor has a 2 HP motor.

Best Answer

Absolutely Yes, this is simple physics the air is not requiring as high of pressure the throughout increases. Most air compressors rate there pump rates around 50 psi, 90 psi and the max psi. Even my cheap little pancake oil less has a dual rating of 3/6 scfm I don’t know for sure the exact number but was able to find the formula on line. Just Google the ideal gas laws and there are many examples of this formula. PxV = nRT ; where P = pressure , V = Volume, T = Temperature, n is the amount of gas present and R is a constant depending on the units used for the other variables.

There is a practical limit my 5000 psi compressor is only rated at 6scfm the volume increases as I reduce the pressure but because of the volume of the pistons and motor speed it will not jump as high as my little pancake compressor.