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:
System and process requirements:Introduction to variable speed concept
Applied Pneumatics:Circuit analysis
Energy and Efficiency:Determination of Reynolds number
Moisture and condensation:Air processes and Condensation in reception hopper.
Optimizing and up-rating of existing systems:Optimizing conveying conditions.
COMPRESSORS:Design Fundamentals
Applications of hydraulic systems:Components of hydraulic systems.
Hydraulic pumps:Vane pumps.
Hydraulic pumps:Pump selection
Pascal's law.
Air Compressors, Air Treatment and Pressure Regulation:relief valves
INTRODUCTION TO THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCES
PROPERTIES OF PURE SUBSTANCES:INTERNAL ENERGY, ENTHALPY, AND SPECIFIC HEATS OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCTION TO FLUID MECHANICS
HEAT EXCHANGERS:TYPES OF HEAT EXCHANGERS