Compressed Air System

Define Compression

• air which is kept under a certain pressure, greater than that of the atmosphere

• decrease in volume of any object or substance resulting from applied stress and may undergone by solids, liquids, and gases and by living systems.

• mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. An air compressor is a specific type of gas compressor.

Select TWO (2) types of Positive Displacement Compressor.

• Reciprocating Compressor

• Axial Compressor

• Rotary Compressor

• Radial Compressor

Three (3) types of Distribution System in Compressed Air System are

Which one is the Dynamic Compressor?

• piston

• lobe

• centrifugal

• diaphragm

Name type of compressor above.

• vane

• piston

• lobe

• screw

Compressed Air System (CAS) consists of 3 main system; Generation, ......X...... and End system. Name the X system.

Function of Intake Air Filter

• Storage air

• Reduce temperature of compressor

• Prevent dust from entering compressor

• Blowout dust from compressor

• Unit System

• Loop System

• Grid System

Y are used to remove the moisture in the compressed air and resemble steam traps. Name Y.

• Regulators

• Receivers

• Moisture Drain Traps

• Inter-stage Coolers

Impeller of Compressor

• Axial

• Radial