Compressed Air System Components

 After this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic components that make up a typical compressed air system. In addition, you will be able to explain some basic troubleshooting techniques used to detect problems in compressed air systems • Describe the purpose and design of an intercooler on a multi-stage air compressor • Describe the purpose and design of an aftercooler • Identify the three basic categories of air purifiers • Compare the action of a refrigerant dryer unit to a desiccant dryer unit • Explain how ultrasonic analyzers and vibration analyzers can be used to diagnose problems in compressed air systems