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):
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Variable speed drives:Variable speed drives for other AC motors
Pumps:Reciprocating pump types
Air movers:Specification of air movers
Gas–solid separation devices:System considerations and Blow tank systems.
THE COMPRESSOR:COMPRESSOR NOISE REDUCTION
Moisture and condensation:Relative humidity and Psychrometric chart.
Low pressure and vacuum:Venturi feeders and Commercial venturi feeder
Hydraulic pumps:Principle of operation.
Air compressors, air treatment and pressure regulation.
Gas laws.
Actuators:linear actuators
BASICCONCEPTS OF THE RMODYNAMICS:FORMS OF ENERGY
THE SECOND LA W OF THERMODYNAMICS:THE CARNOT CYCLE
DIESEL CYCLE: THE IDEAL CYCLE FOR COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES
NATURAL CONVECTION:EQUATION OF MOTION AND THE GRASHOF NUMBER