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CONTENTS
CHAPTER VIII
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Commercial Systems—The Bacon System—The Harris System—The Weber System—Tests—Conclusion—Advantages—Long Distances—Temperatures—Capacity—Aeration—Maintenance—Limitations—Submergence—Efficiency—Surface Pumping |
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CHAPTER IX
Compression Generalities—Boyle’s Law—Charles’ Law—Joules’ Law—Specific Heat—Specific Heat at Constant Volume—Specific Heat at Constant Pressure—Adiabatic Compression—Work of Adiabatic Compression—Isothermal Compression—Work of Isothermal Compression—Actual Compression with Clearance—Two-stage Compression—Work of Two-stage Compression—Single-stage vs. Two-stage Compression—Air Compression at Altitudes |
160 |
CHAPTER X
The Air Card and Air Compressor Efficiency—Mechanical Efficiency—Compression Efficiency—Volumetric Efficiency—Formula and Measurements—Over-all Efficiency—Economy Essentials |
177 |
CHAPTER XI
The Compressor—Air Compressor Installation and Operation—Location—Foundations—Receiver—Air-inlet Piping—Discharge Piping—Lubrication—Circulating Water—Inspection and Cleaning |
192 |
CHAPTER XII
Flow of Compressed Air in Pipes—Losses Due to Valves, Tees and Elbows—Air-line Design—Loss of Power—Air Pipe |
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CHAPTER XIII
Flow of Water in Pipes—Losses in Bends and Elbows—Loss in Valves—Losses of Expansion or Contraction of Section—Velocity—Capacity—Pipe Diameter—Design |
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