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:
Pumps:Rotodynamic pumps
System selection considerations:Variables investigated
VALVES:DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES
Review of pneumatic conveying systems:Material property influences
COMPRESSORS:COMMON COMPONENTS
Applications of hydraulic systems:Advantages of hydraulic systems
Graphic symbols.
Air compressors, air treatment and pressure regulation.
Control valves.
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIE:THERMODYNAMICS
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIE:MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF ENGINEERING PROBLEMS
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIE
THE SECOND LA W OF THERMODYNAMICS:THE CARNOT HEAT ENGINE
ENTROPY:ISENTROPIC PROCESSES
GAS MIXTURES AND PSYCHROMETRICS:ADIABATIC SATURATION AND WET-BULB TEMPERATURES