RedVector RV-10251

Compressed Air Systems in Industrial Plants

Compressed Air Systems in Industrial Plants

3 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10251

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

This three-hour course discusses the application of compressed air systems in industrial plants. The course covers the different types of compressor systems used today. In addition to the compressor, the course covers the components of a compressed air system including dryers, receivers, traps, intercoolers, etc. Applications of compressed air systems are discussed and the economics of using compressed air are reviewed.

This course will benefit anyone who uses, recommends, designs, or just wants to know more about the various types of compressed air systems that are used in industrial plants.

There is a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of the course to obtain PDH credits.
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

  • Recall the types of compressors used in compressed air systems
  • Recognize the benefits of each type of compressor system.
  • Identify the purpose of the “balance of the system” components such as dryers and receivers.
  • Explain how to calculate the cost of a compressed air system in an industrial application.
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