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:
Benefits, drawbacks and operational issues:Resonance and rotor dynamics
Concepts for estimating pumping energy costs:Systems with static head
Compressed Air Transmission and Treatment:Compressed air distribution
Energy and Efficiency:Output energy available
Energy and Efficiency:Overall advantages of compressed air
Troubleshooting and material flow problems:Pipeline blockage and On commissioning.
Conveying characteristics:The determination of conveying characteristics
Conveying characteristics:Conveying characteristics and Conveying mode.
FORCES IN LIQUIDS:TRANSMISSION OF FORCE THROUGH LIQUIDS.
LINES, FITTINGS, AND SEALS:LINES, FITTINGS, AND SEALS
Pneumatic piping, hoses and connections.
Fluid flow.
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Accessories:cost of air leaks
THE SECOND LA W OF THERMODYNAMICS:THE CARNOT PRINCIPLES
SUMMARY OF ENTROPY