Information Bulletin IFB-01 March ‘07 … Devair Automotive and Industrial Air Compressor Units ... Compressors, Unit Sizing, On-Site Layout, And Compressed Air Systems ... This booklet is primarily geared to assist both Distributors and Customers in determining air demands in a shop, and designing a compressed air system to suit.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Table of Contents Contents Page 1 2 General Information: Introduction ....................................................................................... General Definitions ............................................................................ 3 4 Air Compressors: Types of Compressor Units Available ................................................
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Introduction Why Com Why Compressed Air ? Compressed air is a very widely used form of power, second only to electrical power. (A third form of power that is very popular is hydraulic.) When a suitable and properly sized compressed air system is used, compressed air has many benefits over other forms of power.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 General Definitions To follow are basic terms and concepts that are used throughout this booklet. These are helpful in that they give a general understanding of compressed air. What is atmospheric Pressure? The air we breath, and that which surrounds the earth, has a weight associated with it.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 General Definitions (cont'd) What is Compressed Air ? 'Compressed air' is atmospheric air that has been forced into a volume smaller than it normally occupies. At an air pressure above that of atmospheric pressure, the compressed air will always want to return to it's normal, uncompressed state. It is this process that enables the compressed air to do work.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Types of Compressor Units Available There is a wide variety of Air Compressor Units available, Units used for anything from pumping up bicycle tires periodically to operating large and expensive industrial machinery 24 hours per day.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca 'Single Stage' versus 'Two Stage’ Reciprocating Units Reciprocating Compressor Units are further classified as either Single Stage or Two Stage. These classifications deal only with the Air Compressor Pump, and are a method of describing how the air is processed and brought from atmospheric to maximum pressure.
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Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Air Compressor Unit Sizing Guide How do I select a Unit to suit my Customer’s needs ? In order to provide a customer with a meaningful quotation that reflects a Compressor Unit that will handle their compressed air requirements, one must first determine what air volumes and pressures are required on site, and then choose a Unit to suit.
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For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Additional Info Required Before Quoting WhatElectrics other information do I need to know before quoting ? On-Site On-Site Electrics Air Compressors are available in a variety of electrical voltages, and in both single and three phase Units.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Additional Info Required Before Quoting (cont’d) WhatElectrics electrical loading will the Unit put on the building ? On-Site As noted on Page 11, Compressor Units are available in a variety of electrical configurations. Noted below are standard Devair Compressor Unit configurations with their electrical data.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Installation - Mechanical There are many factors which are important in the correct and safe location of the Compressor Unit. These factors include both environmental conditions as well as accessories that you may purchase.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Installation - Mechanical (cont’d) WhatElectrics Accessories should be purchased with the Unit ? On-Site Though there are various Accessories that are available for your Compressor Unit, not all are necessary for its safe and correct operation. To follow is a breakdown of what Devair would consider to be both ‘Necessary Accessories’ and ‘Optional Accessories’.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Installation - Electrical How do I hook the Unit up to my building ? On-Site Electrics It is responsibility of the Compressor owner to ensure that the Compressor Unit is electrically connected in a safe and correct manner.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Start-Up Procedures WhatElectrics is involved in the ‘initial start-up’ of the Unit ? On-Site The following is a guideline which the Customer must follow in the correct initial start-up of their new Compressor Unit. Please pay close attention to the various Notes, Cautions, and Warnings. 1.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Preventative Maintenance Schedule WhatElectrics regular maintenance is required ? On-Site As with all pieces of equipment, a Compressor Unit must be serviced / maintained on a regular basis. If this is not done, the Customer will experience unscheduled problems, perhaps leading to complete failure of the Unit. To follow are general guidelines to follow.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca The Purpose of an Air Dryer Why do I need a Refrigerated Air Dryer ? On-Site Electrics A Brief Physics Lesson. Though not readily visible, water vapour is present in the atmosphere that we live in.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Available Refrigerated Air Dryers WhatElectrics types of Dryers are available through Devair ? On-Site Devair offers two varieties of Refrigerated Air Dryers, namely the ‘DRD Refrigerant Dryer’ series and the ‘PD Prodry’ series.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Available Refrigerated Air Dryers WhatElectrics information should I know before ordering ? On-Site To follow is basic information concerning both the ‘ASD’ and ‘HTD’ Series of Devair Refrigerated Air Dryers. This information is both required for ordering the correct Unit, as well as ensuring the Installer is aware of the mechanical requirements.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Installation - Mechanical Where should I locate the Refrigerated Air Dryer ? On-Site Electrics As with the Air Compressor Unit, the Refrigerated Air Dryer must be installed in an environment that allows for both it’s correct and safe operation. To follow are some basic points in deciding where to install the Dryer. * Place the Dryer in a cooler part of the shop.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Installation - Electrical How do I connect the Dryer to power ? On-Site Electrics The Devair Dryer Units are equipped with a suitable cord and plug to be installed in the appropriate electrical receptacle of proper voltage. To follow is a listing of the various Dryer Units and their electrical requirements.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Air Line Filtration Why do I need Filtration in my Compressed Air System ? On-Site Electrics A compressed air system is typically contaminated with impurities which could ultimately cause serious problems where clean air is critical.
Information Bulletin IFB-01 For Sales & Service contact: March ‘07 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca Air Line Filtration WhatElectrics types of Filters are available ? On-Site Compressor HorsePower 5 7.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Compressed Air Systems Is there a ‘rhyme or reason’ to a system design ? On-Site Electrics In designing a compressed air system for your Customers shop, there are several factors that must be considered.
For Sales & Service contact: Information Bulletin IFB-01 CENTRAIR Air Systems & Supplies 705-722-5747 sales@centrair.ca www.centrair.ca March ‘07 Compressed Air Systems A typical air piping system. Shown below is a typical compressed air layout, high-lighting the characteristics which should be incorporated into each good compressed air system. Please refer to ‘Page 27 & 28’ for a brief description of the various numbered items.