http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php Compressed Air Encyclopedia Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:46:23 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss092 admin@pneumatic-source.com admin@pneumatic-source.com en Following leakage, wasteful usage is probably the second largest waste of compressed air. Compressed air is generally accepted as being the most expensive utility used in industrial plants. It takes approximately 8hp of electrical input to create 1hp of compressed air. Following leakage, wasteful usage is probably the second largest waste of ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=32 An air knife creates a curtain of air using only a small amount of compressed air. An air knife creates a curtain of air using the coanda effect. A small amount of compressed air is passed through a precise, slotted orifice. As the air exits the orifice, the surrounding air is ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=31 The primary function of a check valve is to allow air to flow in one direction while restricting flow in the opposite direction. The primary function of a check valve is to allow air to flow in one direction while restricting flow in the opposite direction. It is essentially a 2-way, ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=30 Refrigerated air dryers reduce the temperature of compressed air to a point where the moisture contained within the air will condense into a liquid. Refrigerated air dryers reduce the temperature of compressed air to a point where the moisture contained within the air will condense into a liquid. Pressure dew points as ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=29 Deliquescent dryers consist of a tank containing compressed tablets of sodium chloride or calcium chloride that are consumed by the drying process. Deliquescent dryers consist of a tank containing compressed tablets of sodium chloride or calcium chloride that are consumed by the drying process. Moist air is introduced into the bottom ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=28 Heatless twin-tower regenerative dryers consist of two identical tanks (towers) filled with desiccant. The moist compressed air enters the bottom of the active tower and moisture within the compressed air adsorbs onto the surface of the desiccant. Desiccant dryers remove water from compressed air by adsorbing it onto the surface of ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=27 Flow control valve are used to control the speed of extension and retraction of cylinders. Cylinder speed control is accomplished by adjusting the flow of air into and out of the cylinder. For air cylinders controlling the flow is usually done through the use of flow control valves. Containing a metering needle ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=26 Air amplifiers can save up to 80% compressed air usage when compared to open pipes in blow-off applications. Air amplifiers can save up to 80% compressed air usage when compared to open pipes in blow-off applications. A 1/8” open pipe can consume up to 70 cfm. That is the entire output of ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=25 The air receiver tank is often overlooked when it comes to sizing compressed air systems. Sized properly it can make a compressor run more efficiently. Primary Air Reciever Tank Primary air receivers in a compressed air system are located after the compressor and the aftercooler but before any filtration or drying equipment. The ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=24 Free air delivery (FAD) is a standardized measure of the capacity of an air compressor. Free air delivery (FAD) is a standardized measure of the capacity of an air compressor. To calculate the free air delivery of a compressor firstly the pressure and temperature at the inlet of the compressor are needed. ... http://www.pneumatic-source.com/compressed_air/index.php?p=23