Compressed Air Systems
The purpose of a compressed air system is to generate and maintain a reliable source of high-pressure, or compressed air. Compressed air is used directly in such commercial applications as spray painting and sandblasting, and it is used extensively as an energy source for powering pneumatic tools and actuators. This course covers industrial compressed air system and their common components, including different air compressor types, filters, coolers, receivers, dryers, and distribution systems. Leak detection and compressed air safety is also discussed.
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
- List some uses of compressed air
- List the components in a typical industrial compressed air system
- Describe classifications of air compressors
- Explain the purpose of the major components of a compressed air system
- List safe work practices associated with compressed air systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are compressed air systems used for?
What does a typical compressed air system include?
What is a compressor?
What are intake air filters?
What are interstage coolers?
What are aftercoolers?
What are air dryers?
What are moisture drain traps?
What are receivers?
What are the two primary types of compressors?
What are the two primary types of positive displacement compressors?
Sample Video Transcript
Refrigeration dryers remove moisture from the compressed air through a mechanical refrigeration system to cool the air, and condense water and lubricant vapor. Coalescing filters are the most common form of compressed air purification. These filters remove liquid water and lubricants from compressed air, and are installed downstream in a refrigerated air dryer system, or upstream in a desiccant dryer system. Coalescing filters can only remove previously condensed liquids and do not remove water or lubricant vapors from the compressed air.
