9.2. The compressed air circuit




A central compressed air supply needs a pipeline circuit to deliver compressed air to the individual devices. The circuit must meet various conditions in order to guarantee reliable and economical operation of the devices:
    • Adequate volume flow.
      Each device in the circuit must be supplied with the required volume flow at all times.
    • The necessary working pressure.
      Each device in the circuit must have the necessary air pressure at all times.
    • Quality of compressed air.
      Each device in the circuit must have compressed air of the required quality at all times.
    • Low pressure loss.
      The pressure loss in the circuit must be as low as possible for economic reasons.
    • Secure operation.
      The supply of compressed air should be guaranteed as far as possible. If lines are damaged, repair and maintenance work must not put the entire circuit out of use.
    • Safety rules.
      The relevant safety rules must be followed at all times in order to prevent accidents and the resulting rights of recourse.