Compressed Air Operations Manual

The Compressed Air Operations Manual provides a wealth of 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. As compressed air systems are the third most important utility to industry, this is an essential resource for operators, mechanics and junior engineers. Using this book, users will gain a better understanding of compressed air systems and how best to troubleshoot them. 407 pp.

Compressed Air Operations Manual - Table of Contents:

• 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