Compressed Air Operations Manual

An Illustrated Guide to Selection, Installation, and Maintenance

Brian S. Elliott

408 pages, parution le 01/07/2006

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Compressed air systems are the third most important utility to industry and are commonly the most misunderstood. Written to appeal to operators, mechanics and junior engineers, this manual is designed to provide a solid understanding of common compression systems and operations techniques. Using this book, the users learn tips and techniques for: creating a baseline of system performance, determining the impact of different compressors and compressor control types for the job at hand, and learning basic approaches to general maintenance.

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Introduction
The History of Compressed Air
Compressed Air Applications
Compressor Types
The Conservation of Mass and Energy as Applied to Compressed Air
The Compressed Air Supply
Compressed Air Dryers
Support Components
Pneumatic Controls
Electrical Controls
Maintenance
Energy and Costs Associated with Compressed Air
System Models
Specifying a Compression System
Conducting an Air Audit
Single-Stage Home-Built Air Compressor
Home-Built Compressed Air Drying System
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Appendix B: Miscellaneous Technical Information
Appendix C: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Laws and Regulations Concerning Compressed Air
Appendix D: Answers to Chapter Questions
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	Brian S. Elliott
Parution	01/07/2006
Nb. de pages	408
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	725g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071475266
ISBN13	978-0-07-147526-6