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:
Case studies:Variable speed drive on a circulating pump in a batch process
Applications on pneumatic:Air springs
Air only relationships:Venturi analysis and High pressure applications.
Erosive wear:Hard materials and Particle concentration
Erosive wear:Data sources and Issues considered.
Material property influences:Material grade influences and Alumina.
AIR DRYERS:AIR DRYERS
Control components in a hydraulic system:Servo valves
LINES, FITTINGS, AND SEALS:Hose Connection Side of Hose Fittings.
Hydraulic pumps:Principle of operation.
Sequence valves.
Service units.
THE SECOND LA W OF THERMODYNAMICS:THE CARNOT PRINCIPLES
POWER AND REFRIGER A TION CYCLES:ACTUAL VAPOR-COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE
SUMMARY OF GAS MIXTURES AND PSYCHROMETRICS