Compressed air systems usually consist of the following components :
(i) Compressor
(ii) Air cooler.
(iii) Air receiver tank.
(iv) Filter
(v) Dryer.
(vi) Condensate trap.
(vii) Distribution system.
The compressor produces compressed air at the required pressure.
The air receiver tank acts as a reservoir to store and cool the compressed air and helps make sure the system can cope with variations in demand.
The air cooler, filter and dryer all treat the air at different points in the system.
They remove impurities such as water, dirt and oil from the air taken in by the compressor, as well as those added by the compressor.
Compressed air may be fed to various uses on site vin a distribution system. These distribution systems can be relatively straightforward or very complex
Some businesses use portable units, which consist of all of these components in a compact package.
Portable units are usually used for small-scale applications, or when a mobile source of compressed air is needed
