PNEUMATIC HANDBOOK 8th
Edition By Antony Barber C.Eng., M.Sc., F.I.Mech.E., M.R.Ae.S
Contents
SECTION O N E - Basic Principles
SECTION T W O - The Compressor
SECTION THREE - Energy and Efficiency
SECTION FOUR - Compressed Air Transmission and Treatment
SECTION FIVE - Applications
SECTION S I X - Valves and Sensors
SECTION SEVEN - Actuators
SECTION EIGHT - Seals
SECTION NINE - Applied Pneumatics
SECTION T E N - Vacuum and Low Pressure
SECTION E L E V E N - Engineering Data
Preface
Elsevier Science present the latest edition of this comprehensive work on all aspects of compressed air. There have been many advances in hydraulic and electric technology in recent years, yet compressed air still keeps its place as an important medium for power generation, transmission, and control. Its versatility makes it the ideal choice for many applications for which no other form of power is as suitable. As in previous editions, the PNEUMATIC HANDBOOK covers the whole range of pneumatic engineering in one volume. It starts with the basic principles and properties of air and includes the theory of air compression, the principles of air treatment and the design of compressors, tools, machinery, actuators, sensors and valves. Low pressure and vacuum applications are also covered. The importance of efficiency in the generation and transmission of compressed air is emphasised throughout and useful guidance is given on the design of factory installations to achieve this. The author has made a survey of pneumatic equipment available in the UK, Europe and elsewhere in the world; the latest signifcant developments, wherever produced, are described. Legislation introduced by the European Community by way of Technical Directives in respect of safety in the use of compressed air, pressure vessel design, noise control and environmental control is discussed at length. British, American and ISO Standards are an important source of design material and reference is made to them throughout the book. Included is a comprehensive list of Standards, Codes of Practice and Technical Directives. The book is written with needs of the practical engineer in mind, and only sufficient theory is included for a proper understanding of the principles involved. The publishers are grateful for the assistance of manufacturers who have supplied informa- tion and for the trade associations CETOP, Pneurop, British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) and the Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI). Acknowledgement is given in the text for material where it has been used.
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