Compressed Air Fundamentals

Prepare yourself and your team to work safely with and around compressed air systems. Use this course to get a better understanding of the benefits and uses of compressed air. This course discusses the types of compressors (reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal), the relationship between pressure, temperature and volume, gauge vs. absolute pressure, and air quality considerations. Additional topics include air cooling and drying as well as managing airborne, oil, and moisture contamination.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives


• Describe the importance of a compressed air system
• Describe the relationship between pressure, temperature and volume
• Differentiate between gauge and absolute pressure
• List the benefits and uses of compressed air
• Identify the major types of compressors
• List the three major types of contamination in pneumatic systems

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, Video

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