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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THE COMPRESSOR:COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION.
Low pressure and vacuum:Pressure drop and Maintenance
Low pressure and vacuum:Air leakage
ROUBLESHOOTING PNEUMA TIC CIRCUITS:Rotary Screw Compressors
ROUBLESHOOTING HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:FAILURE MODES OF HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
MAINTENANCE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:MEASURING SUCCESS.
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS:HYDRAULIC FLUID SAMPLING
FORCES IN LIQUIDS:LIQUIDS AT REST (HYDROSTATICS)
LINES, FITTINGS, AND SEALS:LINES, FITTINGS, AND SEALS
CONTROL VALVES:Rotary Spool Four- Way Valves
Hydraulic pumps and pressure regulation:Pressure regulation.
Air Compressors, Air Treatment and Pressure Regulation:Pressure regulation
NATURAL CONVECTION:NATURAL CONVECTION INSIDE ENCLOSURES
HEAT EXCHANGERS:THE EFFECTIVENESS–NTU METHOD
FORCED CONVECTION:TURBULENT FLOW IN TUBES