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.