Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1. The History of Compressed Air Chapter 2. Compressed Air Applications Chapter 3. Compressor Types Chapter 4. The Conservation of Mass and Energy as Applied to Compressed Air Chapter 5. The Compressed Air Supply Chapter 6. Compressed Air Dryers Chapter 7. Support Components Chapter 8. Pneumatic Controls Chapter 9. Electrical Controls Chapter 10. Maintenance Chapter 11. Energy and Costs Associated with Compressed Air Chapter 12. System Models Chapter 13: Specifying a Compression System Chapter 14: Conducting an Air Audit Chapter 15: Single-Stage Home-Built Air Compressor Chapter 16: Home-Built Compressed Air Drying System Appendix A: Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations Appendix B: Miscellaneous Technical Information Appendix C: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Laws and Regulations Concerning Compressed Air Appendix D: Answers to Chapter Questions Index

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