How does an air compressor kill bacteria and viruses?
The air has to pass through various filters when it enters the compressed air system. No matter what environment you are in there are always several microorganisms floating about in the atmosphere, which is why the inline coalescing filtration is in place. This filter removes a large number of contaminants from the environment.
The high temperatures during compression significantly reduce the amount of microorganisms present. Research from the WHO shows that most strains of SARS coronavirus die before the temperature reaches 65°C, and all of them are inactive by 80°C. Due to the unlivable environment for pathogens created by the air compressor, the air is clean and clear by the time it reaches the end-user.