Print this page Air Compressors – Basic Concepts and Application
Jurandir Primo, PE
Course Outline
This two-hour online course is only an introduction to one of the most important aspects of Air Compressors installations tailored for engineers, technicians, students, beginners, contractors and professionals interested in sizing Air Compressors.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Understand the formulae and parameters used in the CAGI Standards as the authority on air compressors mechanical design;
- Understand the formulae and parameters used for Air Compressors to determine the minimum required air flow process;
- Understand the common terms used for dimensioning air tanks, driers, filters and compressed air piping inside power plants;
- Be able to learn and recognize air density, altitude, relative humidity, air pressure and other technical terms;
- Know the basic comprehension of the terms used in thermodynamics calculations and to remember some technical concepts; and
- Be able of converting metric and imperial unities used in Air Compressors calculations.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for students, designers, mechanical engineers and professionals interested or working with Process Plants and Piping.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to understand, calculate, specify and plan an Air Compressor installation.
Course Introduction
The student will understand the terms, concepts and the basic principles used in CAGI Standards specification and codes.
Course Content
In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:
Air Compressors – Basic Concepts and Application
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Course Summary
Air Compressors Basic Concepts and Application can be used to give the main guidelines to choose the correct Air Compressor type under the CAGI or ASME code, mandatory requirements, specific prohibitions, non-mandatory guidance, construction activities, calculations and technical formulae.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
1. The Compressed Air and Gas Institute: www.cagi.com
2. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: www.asme.com.
3. Energy Tips – Compressed Air Tips Sheet 3. 2004: www.eere.energy.gov
4. OSHA Technical Manual: www.osha.gov
5. Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry in Asia:www.energyefficiencyasia.com
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
