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Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems
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Acknowledgment
The Compressed Air Challenge Advisory Board would like to acknowledge and
thank the following individuals for their contribution to the Fundamentals of
Compressed Air Systems training materials. It was only through their efforts and
dedication that this training is possible.
Chris Beah
Joe Ghislain
Dave McCulloch
Aimee McKane
Bill Scales
Dean Smith
In addition, the Advisory Board extends its appreciation to the following
indviduals who participated in the further refinement of these materials. Their
timely contribution resulted in a strong comprehensive training package.
Henry Kemp
Mike Lenti
Frank Moskowitz
Gary Shafer
Jody Sutter
Tom Toranto
Hank Van Ormer
Greg Wheeler

Compressed Air Challenge Training
Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems
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Prepared by:
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and
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Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems
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Paqe Title
Introduction
1 Agenda
2 What is the Compressed Air Challenge?
3 ing Objectives
4 n Step Action Plan
hy Care About Air?
5
6 ssed Air Challenge Questionnaire
7 ou Don’t Know Will Hurt You
10 Why Use Compressed Air At All?
11 A Typical Compressed Air System
12 Application of Compressed Air System Equipment
13 The Systems Approach and System Dynamics
14 Compressed Air Costs in Perspective
16 Compressed Air Versus Other Energy Sources
17 Ttie Cost of Poor System Performance
18 Computing Energy Costs
20 Estimating Energy Costs
21 Compressor Annual Energy Cost Estimation
22 Key Points
Study Your Supply Side
23 What is the Supply Side?
24 Types of Compressors
25 Positive-Displacement Compre S rs
30 Dynamic Compressors
31 Compressor Selection
32 Compressor Types
34 Compressor Control Types
35 Multiple Compressor Controls
36 Flow/Pressure Controllers
37 Other Major Supply System Components
38 Dryers
44 Dryer Types
45 Compressed Air Filters
Table of Contents (Continued)
Study Your Supply Side (Continued)
47 Traps and Drains
49 Compressed Air System Component Functions
53 Key Points
Understand Your Demands
54 What is the Demand Side?
55 ressed Air Versus Other Energy Sources
56 omponents of Demand
57 te Uses of Compressed Air
58 nd How Demand is Affected by Pressure
59 n Leak Locations
60 Leaks are a Source of Waste
61 ou Find Leaks?
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70 Pressure Measurement Locations
77 Estimating Pressure Drop
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74 r Systems with Other Controls
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77 Key Points