Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 • Explain the types, functions, and capacities of different compressed-air systems.
- Explain the properties of air.
- Explain how to measure air pressure.
Learning Objective 2 • Identify the different methods of conditioning compressed air.
- Describe how aftercoolers are used to condition compressed air.
- Describe how air dryers are used to condition compressed air.
Learning Objective 3 • Identify the safety issues related to compressed-air systems.
- Explain the safety issues related to high temperature and high air pressure.
- Explain the safety issues related to installing, repairing, and servicing compressed-air systems.
Learning Objective 4 • Explain how to install a basic compressed-air system.
- Identify the components of compressed-air systems.
- Describe the steps required for installing a compressed-air system.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 4) • Identify components of compressed-air systems.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 4) • Design a basic compressed-air system.
