Operations
Manual
An Illustrated Guide to
Selection, Installation,
Applications, and Maintenance
Brian S. Elliott
McGraw-Hill
New York
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Automobile Lifts
Air-Over-Hydraulic Jacks
Air Bag Jacks
Pneumatic Suspension
Air Brakes
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA)
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
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Plate Separators
Coalescing Filters
Water-Cooled Aftercoolers
CFC-Based Refrigerated Dryers
Elliott Cycle Refrigerated Dryers
Standard Installations
Duplex Installations
Applications Greater Than 120 SCFM
Instrumentation Air Systems
Saltwater Prepared Dryers
Ice Bath Dryers
Desiccant Dryers
Deliquescent Dryers
Membrane Dryers
Absorption Dryers
Dryer Performance, Types, and Applications
Oil/Water Separators
Questions
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Pressure Gauges
Pressure Switches
Compressor Control Switches
Continuous-Run Unloader Valves
Vee Belts
Sound Dampening Enclosures
Compressor Mounts
Skid Mounting
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Leaks
Misuse
The Compressed Air Supply
Heat
The Motor
Drive Belts
Master Regulator
Water
Water Damage
Air Versus Electricity
Questions
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Contractor Compressors
Automotive Repair
Small Manufacturing Plants
Dry-Cleaning Operations
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Dental Systems
Home Shop
Medium to Large Manufacturing Facilities
Instrument Air
High Purity
Service Trucks
Field and Construction
SCUBA and SCBA Charging Systems
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