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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Design procedures:The use of equations in system design and Logic diagram for system design.
Material property influences:Dense phase sliding bed flow
Applications of hydraulic systems:Components of hydraulic systems.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIE:FLUID MECHANICS
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RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER: BLACK SURFACES