Table of Contents

IntroductionChapter 1. The History of Compressed AirChapter 2. Compressed Air ApplicationsChapter 3. Compressor TypesChapter 4. The Conservation of Mass and Energy as Applied to Compressed AirChapter 5. The Compressed Air SupplyChapter 6. Compressed Air DryersChapter 7. Support ComponentsChapter 8. Pneumatic ControlsChapter 9. Electrical ControlsChapter 10. MaintenanceChapter 11. Energy and Costs Associated with Compressed AirChapter 12. System ModelsChapter 13: Specifying a Compression SystemChapter 14: Conducting an Air AuditChapter 15: Single-Stage Home-Built Air CompressorChapter 16: Home-Built Compressed Air Drying SystemAppendix A: Glossary of Terms and AbbreviationsAppendix B: Miscellaneous Technical InformationAppendix C: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Laws and Regulations Concerning Compressed AirAppendix D: Answers to Chapter QuestionsIndex

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