compressed air supply
1Compressed air battery — A compressed air battery stores energy in the form of compressed air and uses it to generate electricity.. A compressed air battery uses air to drive a scroll expander or other device, which in turn drives a conventional generator, to produce… …
2Air line — See also Airline (disambiguation) : For the Air Line rail trail in central Connecticut, see Airline State Park. .An air line is a tube that carries a compressed air supply, e.g. to inflate tyres or power compressed air tools. Air line is most… …
3Air brake (road vehicle) — Air brakes are used in trucks, buses, trailers, and semi trailers. George Westinghouse first developed air brakes for use in railway service. A safer air brake was patented by him on March 5, 1872. Originally constructed for use on trains, and… …
4Air gun — Air rifle and Air pistol redirect here. For other uses, see Air gun (disambiguation) An air gun (air rifle or air pistol) is a rifle or pistol which fires projectiles by means of compressed air or other gas, (in contrast to a firearm which uses… …
5Air-independent propulsion — (AIP) is a term that encompasses technologies which allow a submarine to operate without the need to surface or use a snorkel to access atmospheric oxygen. The term usually excludes the use of nuclear power, and describes augmenting or replacing… …
6Air start system — An air start system is a power source used to provide the initial rotation to start large diesel and gas turbine engines. Compared to a gasoline (petrol) engine, diesel engines have very high compression ratios to provide for reliable and… …
7Air blaster — An air blaster or air cannon is a de clogging device composed of two main elements : a pressure vessel (storing air pressure) and a Triggering mechanism (high speed release of compressed air). They are permanently installed on silos, bins and… …
8Air caster — An air caster is a pneumatic lifting device used to move heavy loads on flat, non porous surfaces. Its operation is similar to a hovercraft, in that it uses a thin layer of air as a way to float a very small distance off the ground. Compressed… …
9air spring — Mach. a springlike support utilizing the compressibility of air confined behind a piston in a cylinder. * * * ▪ mechanics load carrying component of an air suspension system used on machines, automobiles, and buses. A system used on buses… …
10Air conditioner — For general aspects of air conditioning, see Air conditioning. A typical home air conditioning unit. An air conditioner (often referred to as AC) is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The… …
