[Note: Part 1 of this article presents the basics of air compressors. Part 2 presents the classification and construction details of air compressors. Part 3 presents a brief about the sizing of air compressors.] Sizing Air Compressors Sizing an air compressor for an application requires a logical sequence of actions. The following steps highlight a... Continue Reading →
Understanding Air Compressors – Part 2
[Note: Part 1 of this article presents the basics of air compressors. Part 2 presents the classification and construction details of air compressors. Part 3 presents a brief about the sizing of air compressors.] Classification of Compressors In a positive displacement compressor, air is confined within an enclosed space where it is compressed by decreasing... Continue Reading →
Understanding Air Compressors – Part 1
[Note: Part 1 of this article presents the basics of air compressors. Part 2 presents the classification and construction details of air compressors. Part 3 presents a brief about the sizing of air compressors.] A power source in a pneumatic system generates and distributes compressed air to all of its actuators. A compressor converts mechanical... Continue Reading →
Configuring a Typical Pneumatic System
The schematic diagram of a typical pneumatic system is in the accompanying figure. Basically, the system is composed of a power source, control valves, and work elements. The power source can broadly be classified into compressed air generation, primary air treatment, storage, air distribution, and secondary air treatment. A compressor is a device for converting... Continue Reading →