NOMENCLATURE AND UNITS
Nomenclature
Unless otherwise specified in the text, the following symbols are used consistently throughout this book:
Note on units
SI units are used consistently throughout this handbook. Certain conventions within the SI structure are used generally throughout the European compressed air industry. These are as follows:
Conversion factors
For the convenience of those readers more familiar with Imperial units, the following conversion factors may be used.
The values quoted are adequate for most engineering purposes, ie accurate to at least 3
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Terms and definitions used in the Compressor Industry (see also BS 1571 and BS 5791):
Related posts:
Pumping system hydraulic characteristics:System curves
Compressed Air Transmission and Treatment:COMPRESSED AIR FILTRATION
Energy and Efficiency:HEAT RECOVERY
THE COMPRESSOR:COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE.
Health and safety:System components,Blowers ,compressors and Oil free air.
Operating problems:Rotary valves and Flow control
Pipeline scaling parameters:Pipeline bore and Empty line pressure drop
Preventive maintenance.
Sequence valves.
Pressure measurement.
Control Valves:graphic symbols
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Accessories:Hydraulic and Pneumatic fuses
Process Control Pneumatics:the air relay and the force balance Principle
GAS MIXTURES AND PSYCHROMETRICS:HUMAN COMFORT AND AIR-CONDITIONING
FORCED CONVECTION:TURBULENT FLOW IN TUBES