Level 213 lessons · 127 min
Compressed Air Systems
The most expensive utility on site: leaks, pressure, control strategy, heat recovery and right-sizing.
01Air Compression Fundamentals
- ▶Why Compressed Air is ExpensiveEnergy cost of compression, inefficiencies, why it's often overlooked.9 min
- ▶Compressor Types & EfficiencyReciprocating, screw, rotary vane; energy efficiency and performance.10 min
- ▶Pressure, Flow & Energy LossBar, CFM, power; how pressure drop wastes energy.10 min
- ▶Compression Fundamentals CheckQuiz on compression types, pressure, and efficiency.5 min
02System Design & Optimization
- ▶Piping, Drying & Air QualityPipe diameter, drying (refrigerant vs desiccant), filtration, moisture removal.10 min
- ▶Leak Detection & SealingHow leaks waste energy, ultrasonic detection, ROI of leak repair.10 min
- ▶Pressure Regulation & ControlSystem pressure, modulation, load-unload control, variable-displacement compressors.10 min
- ▶System Design CheckQuiz on piping, drying, leaks, and pressure regulation.5 min
03Maintenance & Heat Recovery
- ▶Maintenance & Efficiency RetentionFilter replacement, oil analysis, bearing care, preventive maintenance.9 min
- ▶Waste Heat Recovery from Compressed AirCompressor discharge is 80–100°C; recovery for DHW or space heating.10 min
- ▶Common Improvement ProjectsSpeed controllers (VFD), variable-displacement compressors, audits.9 min
- ▶Capstone: Compressed Air DiagnosticsHands-on: quantify leaks, idling, pressure and heat-recovery savings, then diagnose and fix eight real compressed-air call-outs.25 min
- ▶Maintenance & Recovery CheckQuiz on maintenance, heat recovery, and improvement projects.5 min