Vacuum and Pressure Systems Handbook

Contents......Page 4
Pneumatics and Pneumatic Power......Page 6
Basic Advantages......Page 8
Pressure Levels and Terminology......Page 9
Measurement of Pressure and Vacuum......Page 14
Pressure/Volume/ Temperature Relationships......Page 18
Compression Work Requirements......Page 21
Positive Displacement Compressors......Page 22
Nonpositive Displacement Compressors......Page 33
Compressor Controls and Cycling......Page 37
Selection of Compressor Type......Page 39
Compressor Size Selection......Page 45
Other Selection Considerations......Page 47
Summary of Pressure Sequence......Page 53
Storage of Compressed Air......Page 59
Control of Compressed Air......Page 60
Effects of Pressure: Force......Page 62
Pneumatic Power Supply Systems......Page 63
Vacuum Pumps: Basic Operation......Page 69
Positive Displacement Vacuum Pumps......Page 70
Evaluating Vacuum Pump Performance......Page 72
Vacuum Pump Selection......Page 77
Drive Power Selection......Page 81
Conditioning Air Flow in Vacuum Systems......Page 86
Control of Vacuum......Page 88
Effects of Vacuum: Force......Page 89
Vacuum Power Supply Systems......Page 91
Compressor/Vacuum Power Supply System......Page 98
Compressor/Vacuum Pump Selection......Page 99
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS......Page 102
APPENDIX......Page 105
GLOSSARY......Page 114