Air brakes Flashcards
1
Q
Air Compressor
A
pumps air to and builds air pressure in an air system
2
Q
Air Dyer
A
device that cools, filters and dries the air delivered by an air compressor
3
Q
Air Governor
A
Controls the operation of the air compressor by monitoring air pressure in the supply thanks
4
Q
Dedicated purge tank
A
a separate air tank used exclusively for holding air used in an air drying cycle.
5
Q
Desiccant
A
A granular substance that has a high affinity for water and is used to retain moisture from the air stream flowing through the air dyer cartridge
6
Q
Drying cycle
A
The time during which the air dryer cools, filters and removes moisture
7
Q
Purge
A
the initial blast of air from the air dryer purge valve at the beginning of the unload cycle of the air compressor
