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Compressed Air Applications Manual | Pressure loss Compressed Air Applications Manual | Conﬁguration of a compressed air system

Conﬁguration of a compressed air system

Compressed air systems consist of

three main elements:

• generation

• distribution, and

• consumption (points of use).

The distribution system is divided into:

• the main pipe,

• distribution pipes, and

• connecting pipes.

Compressed air

system

Compressor Distribution Points of use

Main pipe Distribution pipes Connecting pipes

Compressor

A number of manufacturers today offer

modern compressor stations as compre-

hensive solutions tailored to the custom-

er’s speciﬁc requirements. This includes

ensuring the necessary air quality as well

as regulating the amount of compressed

air, the time when it is supplied, and the

desired operating pressure.

Compressed air generation is divided

into:

• air compression,

• treatment, and

• storage.

During the ﬁrst stage, the air is com-

pressed by compressors belonging either

to the group of positive displacement

compressors or dynamic compressors.

Positive displacement compressors

comprise rotary compressors and piston

compressors. Dynamic compressors

convert motion, i.e., kinetic energy into

pressure energy (aircraft engine).