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:VSD installation and commissioning Borehole pump
Applications on pneumatic:Air bubble techniques
Air only relationships:Air flow rate control
AIR DRYERS:DRYING METHODS
Moisture and condensation:Relative humidity and Psychrometric chart.
First approximation design methods:Operating point and Solids loading ratios.
Design procedures:The use of test data in system design
Pipeline scaling parameters:Pipeline bore and Empty line pressure drop
Conveying characteristics:The determination of conveying characteristics
Control components in a hydraulic system:Sequencing valve.
Hydraulic pumps:Pump selection
Pneumatic controllers.
Hydraulic Pumps and Pressure Regulation:Pump types
ENTROPY:THE INCREASE OF ENTROPY PRINCIPLE
GAS MIXTURES AND PSYCHROMETRICS:HUMAN COMFORT AND AIR-CONDITIONING