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Compressed
Air System Basics
Edward Brunet, Jr., P.E.
Overview
Compressed air is used in many different industries for
driving pneumatic tools, hoists, conveyors, actuators, sprayers, air brakes,
vacuum filters, air eductors, snow makers and a wide variety of other
applications. A compressed air system consists of a supply side, which
includes compressors and air treatment, and a demand side, which includes
distribution and storage systems and end-use equipment. A properly
designed and maintained compressed air system addresses both the supply and
demand sides of the system and how the two interact.
In this course, the student will review Section 1,
"Introduction to Industrial Compressed Air Systems" and Appendix A,
"Glossary of Basic Compressed Air System Terminology" in the document
"Improving Compressed Air System Performance" published by the U.S. Dept. of Energy.
This section of the referenced publication provides an overview of compressed
air system basics, including the major components. This course is relevant to engineers
responsible for designing, purchasing, upgrading or maintaining compressed air
systems, as well as engineers interested in learning more about compressed air
systems. This is an introductory course for engineers with little or no
knowledge of compressed air systems and experienced engineers seeking a
refresher course on the basics.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of
ten questions at the end of
this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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Supply-side components of a compressed air system.
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Demand-side components of a compressed air system.
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Compressed air end users.
Course
Click on the links below to
download Section 1 and Appendix A of the publication "Improving Compressed Air
System Performance" published by the U.S. Dept. of Energy prior to
taking a quiz for credit. The quiz will be based only on Section 1 and
Appendix A of the referenced document.
Improving Compressed Air System Performance - Section 1
/ Appendix A
You may also download the document directly from
the website www.compressedairchallenge.org using the link provided below:
Improving Compressed Air System Performance
To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
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