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:
Actuators:selection and performance of cylinders
Applications on pneumatic:Air gauging
System selection considerations:Pipeline conveying capacity.
First approximation design methods:Methods presented
THE COMPRESSOR:ACCEPTANCE TESTS
Low pressure and vacuum:Air leakage
Introduction to pneumatic conveying and the guide:Recent developments
Conveying characteristics:Energy considerations and The influence of conveying air velocity.
Conveying capability:Low pressure conveying – Part II
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPRESSED AIR:DALTON'S LAW
RESERVOIRS, STRAINERS, FILTERS, AND ACCUMULATORS:Full-Flow Filters.
Air Compressors, Air Treatment and Pressure Regulation
Air Compressors, Air Treatment and Pressure Regulation:air receivers and compressor control
PROPERTIES OF PURE SUBSTANCES:INTERNAL ENERGY, ENTHALPY, AND SPECIFIC HEATS OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER:RADIATION SHIELDS AND THE RADIATION EFFECTS