Compressed Air - Revision history

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	*[[Open Source Pneumatic Motor]]		*[[Open Source Pneumatic Motor]]
	*[[Open Source Recipricating Pneumatic Motor]]		*[[Open Source Recipricating Pneumatic Motor]]
			*[[Open Source Metallurgy Construction Set]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=

Eric: Added some more links under the "See Also" section.

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
	*[[Open Source ~~Pneumeatic~~ Motor]]		*[[Open Source Pneumatic Motor]]
			*[[Open Source Recipricating Pneumatic Motor]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
	*[[Open Source Pneumeatic ~~Engine~~]]		*[[Open Source Pneumeatic Motor]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=

Eric: Organizational Changes + Additions

2018-05-16T21:15:04Z

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	[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|Steam powered air compressor (at Walton Colliery). This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]		[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|Steam powered air compressor (at Walton Colliery). This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]

			=Basics=
	Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.		Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.

	[[File:Compressed_air.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|right\|Numerous uses for compressed air when we take back the economy]]		[[File:Compressed_air.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|right\|Numerous uses for compressed air when we take back the economy]]

	== Applications and product ecology ==		=Applications and product ecology=

	'''Energy'''		'''Energy'''
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	* when precise temperature control from a flame is required		* when precise temperature control from a flame is required

	== Links ==		=See Also=
			*[[Open Source Pneumeatic Engine]]

			=Useful Links=
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_Air "Compressed Air"]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_Air "Compressed Air"]
	* Low-Tech Magazine: [http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2018/05/ditch-the-batteries-off-the-grid-compressed-air-energy-storage.html "Ditch the Batteries: Off-Grid Compressed Air Energy Storage"]		* Low-Tech Magazine: [http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2018/05/ditch-the-batteries-off-the-grid-compressed-air-energy-storage.html "Ditch the Batteries: Off-Grid Compressed Air Energy Storage"]

Rasmus: link added: Ditch the Batteries: Off-Grid Compressed Air Energy Storage

2018-05-16T18:04:08Z

link added: Ditch the Batteries: Off-Grid Compressed Air Energy Storage

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_Air "Compressed Air"]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_Air "Compressed Air"]
			* Low-Tech Magazine: [http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2018/05/ditch-the-batteries-off-the-grid-compressed-air-energy-storage.html "Ditch the Batteries: Off-Grid Compressed Air Energy Storage"]
	* [http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/energystorage/files/Moutoux_Thesis.pdf Wind Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage In Colorado]		* [http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/energystorage/files/Moutoux_Thesis.pdf Wind Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage In Colorado]
	* [http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/windmill-driven-compressed-air/#more-11402 Windmill Driven Compressed Air]		* [http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/windmill-driven-compressed-air/#more-11402 Windmill Driven Compressed Air]

Rasmus: some minor edits, links

2016-09-05T13:54:34Z

some minor edits, links

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	== Applications and product ecology ==		== Applications and product ecology ==

			'''Energy'''
	* for '''energy storage''' (CAES, compressed air energy storage), see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_energy_storage energy storage Wikipedia]		* for '''energy storage''' (CAES, compressed air energy storage), see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_energy_storage energy storage Wikipedia]
	* compressed air could be "co-fired" with [[Biogas_start_up\|'''biogas''']] for '''electricity''' generation, saving gas		* compressed air could be "co-fired" with [[Biogas_start_up\|'''biogas''']] for '''electricity''' generation, saving gas
	* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_motor pneumatic motors]''' for all sorts of uses, replacing electric or hydraulic motors		* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_motor pneumatic motors]''' for all sorts of uses, replacing electric or hydraulic motors
	* run '''power tools''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_tool examples here] and [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-examples-of-compressed-air-tools.htm also here]		* run '''power tools''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_tool examples here] and [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-examples-of-compressed-air-tools.htm also here]
			* generate compressed air via wind power (e.g. [[VAWT]]), directly powering an air compressor
			* generate compressed air via (solar) '''heat engine''' that directly powers an air compressor

			'''Transportation'''
	* pneumatic '''transportation''' (see Treehugger article on [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/foodtubes-tubular-idea-deliver-food-pneumatically.php FoodTubes])		* pneumatic '''transportation''' (see Treehugger article on [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/foodtubes-tubular-idea-deliver-food-pneumatically.php FoodTubes])
	*''' [[Compressed Air Water Pump]]'''		*''' [[Compressed Air Water Pump]]'''
	* various '''~~ventilation~~''' ~~uses (e.g. air exchange in greenhouses, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passivhaus Passivhaus], underground mine, etc.), as an alternative to electric fans~~
			'''Biomass and Biomaterials'''
	* '''drying of fuel biomass''' (... wood, manure, etc.) before further uses, such as combustion, pyrolysis		* '''drying of fuel biomass''' (... wood, manure, etc.) before further uses, such as combustion, pyrolysis
	* '''drying and processing''' of (bio-)materials using [http://vortexdehydration.com/index.htm vortex dehydration] ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windhexe ("Windhexe")~~]''~~		* '''drying and processing''' of (bio-)materials using [[Vortex Dehydration]] (also see: [http://vortexdehydration.com/index.htm vortex dehydration] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windhexe "Windhexe"])
	* using '''~~vortex tube~~''' ~~for separation of atmospheric gases: yields nitrogen (for food preservation) and oxygen (to co-fire with gas and reach higher temperatures for metallurgical applications)~~
			'''Food and Agriculture'''
	* '''aeration of water''' in [[Aquaculture\|aquaculture]] and to make [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/02/how-to-make-use-compost-tea.php compost tea]		* '''aeration of water''' in [[Aquaculture\|aquaculture]] and to make [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/02/how-to-make-use-compost-tea.php compost tea]
	* '''aeration of compost''': so-called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerated_static_pile_composting "Aerated Static Pile" (ASP) composting]		* '''aeration of compost''': so-called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerated_static_pile_composting "Aerated Static Pile" (ASP) composting]
	* control air flow in updraft and other [[Gasifier\|'''gasifiers''']] such as a [http://www.appropedia.org/SAPL_TLUD_gasifier_stove TLUD]
	* '''inflatable structures''' (greenhouses, tents, other temporary installations)		* '''inflatable structures''' (greenhouses, tents, other temporary installations)
	* '''cooling''' (possibly via [[Vortex_tube\|vortex tube]]); for making [[Freeze Dried Fruit Powders]]		* '''cooling''' (possibly via [[Vortex_tube\|vortex tube]]); for making [[Freeze Dried Fruit Powders]]
	* ~~generate compressed air via wind power~~ (e.g. [~~[VAWT]~~]), ~~directly powering~~ an ~~air compressor~~		* various '''ventilation''' uses (e.g. air exchange in greenhouses, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passivhaus Passivhaus], underground mine, etc.), as an alternative to electric fans
	* ~~generate compressed air via~~ (~~solar~~) '''~~heat engine~~''' ~~that directly powers an air compressor~~
			'''Other'''
			* using '''vortex tube''' for separation of atmospheric gases: yields nitrogen (for food preservation) and oxygen (to co-fire with gas and reach higher temperatures for metallurgical applications)
			* control air flow in updraft and other [[Gasifier\|'''gasifiers''']] such as a [http://www.appropedia.org/SAPL_TLUD_gasifier_stove TLUD]
	* various applications that benefit from having very hot flames (compressed air provides increased oxygen for hotter combustion)		* various applications that benefit from having very hot flames (compressed air provides increased oxygen for hotter combustion)
	* ~~hypothetical device that precisely controls the~~ temperature of a flame ~~by regulating the flow of compressed air into flame and using a feedback mechanism that~~ is ~~controlled by an Arduino (useful to generate precisely carbonized materials for example)~~		* when precise temperature control from a flame is required

	== Links ==		== Links ==
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	* [http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/energystorage/files/Moutoux_Thesis.pdf Wind Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage In Colorado]		* [http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/energystorage/files/Moutoux_Thesis.pdf Wind Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage In Colorado]
	* [http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/windmill-driven-compressed-air/#more-11402 Windmill Driven Compressed Air]		* [http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/windmill-driven-compressed-air/#more-11402 Windmill Driven Compressed Air]
	* Air Car on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_car Wikipedia] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFbKINlXzRk Youtube]		* Air Car (see: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_car Wikipedia] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFbKINlXzRk Youtube])

	[[Category:Energy]]		[[Category:Energy]]
	[[Category:Metalworks\|metallurgy]]		[[Category:Metalworks\|metallurgy]]

Rasmus: /* Applications and product ecology */

2016-07-13T01:56:36Z

Applications and product ecology

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	* using '''vortex tube''' for separation of atmospheric gases: yields nitrogen (for food preservation) and oxygen (to co-fire with gas and reach higher temperatures for metallurgical applications)		* using '''vortex tube''' for separation of atmospheric gases: yields nitrogen (for food preservation) and oxygen (to co-fire with gas and reach higher temperatures for metallurgical applications)
	* '''aeration of water''' in [[Aquaculture\|aquaculture]] and to make [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/02/how-to-make-use-compost-tea.php compost tea]		* '''aeration of water''' in [[Aquaculture\|aquaculture]] and to make [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/02/how-to-make-use-compost-tea.php compost tea]
	* '''aeration of compost''': so-called ~~"Aerated Static Pile" (ASP) composting:~~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerated_static_pile_composting		* '''aeration of compost''': so-called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerated_static_pile_composting "Aerated Static Pile" (ASP) composting]
	* control air flow in updraft and other [[Gasifier\|'''gasifiers''']] such as a [http://www.appropedia.org/SAPL_TLUD_gasifier_stove TLUD]		* control air flow in updraft and other [[Gasifier\|'''gasifiers''']] such as a [http://www.appropedia.org/SAPL_TLUD_gasifier_stove TLUD]
	* '''inflatable structures''' (greenhouses, tents, other temporary installations)		* '''inflatable structures''' (greenhouses, tents, other temporary installations)
	* '''cooling''' (possibly via [[Vortex_tube\|vortex tube]]); for making [[Freeze Dried Fruit Powders]]		* '''cooling''' (possibly via [[Vortex_tube\|vortex tube]]); for making [[Freeze Dried Fruit Powders]]
			* generate compressed air via wind power (e.g. [[VAWT]]), directly powering an air compressor
	* generate compressed air via (solar) '''heat engine''' that directly powers an air compressor		* generate compressed air via (solar) '''heat engine''' that directly powers an air compressor
	* various applications that benefit from having very hot flames (compressed air provides increased oxygen for hotter combustion)		* various applications that benefit from having very hot flames (compressed air provides increased oxygen for hotter combustion)
	* hypothetical device that precisely controls the temperature of a flame by regulating the flow of compressed air into flame and using a feedback mechanism that is controlled by an Arduino (useful to generate precisely carbonized materials for example)		* hypothetical device that precisely controls the temperature of a flame by regulating the flow of compressed air into flame and using a feedback mechanism that is controlled by an Arduino (useful to generate precisely carbonized materials for example)

	== Links ==		== Links ==

Rasmus at 01:48, 12 July 2016

2016-07-12T01:48:50Z

Rasmus at 01:43, 12 July 2016

2016-07-12T01:43:24Z

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	[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|~~Walton Colliery -~~ steam powered air compressor. This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]		[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|steam powered air compressor (at Walton Colliery). This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]

	Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.		Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.

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	[[File:~~Compressed_air~~.jpg\|~~500px~~\|thumb\|right\|~~Numerous uses for compressed~~ air ~~when we take back~~ the ~~economy~~]]		[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|Walton Colliery - steam powered air compressor. This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]

	Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.		Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.

	[[File:~~AirCompressorWalton~~.jpg\|~~6400px~~\|thumb\|right\|~~Walton Colliery - steam powered~~ air ~~compressor. This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with~~ the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]		[[File:Compressed_air.jpg\|500px\|thumb\|right\|Numerous uses for compressed air when we take back the economy]]

	== Applications and product ecology ==		== Applications and product ecology ==

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	[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|~~steam~~ powered air compressor (at Walton Colliery). This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]		[[File:AirCompressorWalton.jpg\|6400px\|thumb\|right\|Steam powered air compressor (at Walton Colliery). This magnificent machine was at one end of this colliery's power house. It was an inverted vertical compound steam engine with the steam cylinders direct coupled to two stage compressor cylinders below. It was built by Belliss & Morcom of Birmingham in 1922. The steam cylinders were 23" & 33" x 17" and it developed 715 indicated horsepower at 250 rpm. The steam pressure is thought to have been 150 psi. It was disused by 1977 and scrapped in 1982 following the closure of the colliery.]]

	Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.		Compressed air is one of the basic utilities, next to water, electricity and gas. In some situations, it can replace these other utilities, providing flexibility (see product ecology, below). It could be generated by small wind installations which are mechanically coupled to air compressor. Alternatively, solar photovoltaic cells could power an electric air compressor, although this arrangement is likely more expensive.
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	* for '''energy storage''' (CAES, compressed air energy storage), see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_energy_storage energy storage Wikipedia]		* for '''energy storage''' (CAES, compressed air energy storage), see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_energy_storage energy storage Wikipedia]
	* compressed air could be "co-fired" with [[Biogas_start_up\|'''biogas''']] for '''electricity''' generation, saving gas		* compressed air could be "co-fired" with [[Biogas_start_up\|'''biogas''']] for '''electricity''' generation, saving gas
	* '''pneumatic motors''' for all sorts of uses, replacing electric or hydraulic motors		* '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_motor pneumatic motors]''' for all sorts of uses, replacing electric or hydraulic motors
	* run '''power tools''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_tool examples here] and [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-examples-of-compressed-air-tools.htm also here]		* run '''power tools''', [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumatic_tool examples here] and [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-examples-of-compressed-air-tools.htm also here]
	* pneumatic '''transportation''' (see Treehugger article on [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/foodtubes-tubular-idea-deliver-food-pneumatically.php FoodTubes])		* pneumatic '''transportation''' (see Treehugger article on [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/12/foodtubes-tubular-idea-deliver-food-pneumatically.php FoodTubes])
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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_Air		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_Air "Compressed Air"]
	* [http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/energystorage/files/Moutoux_Thesis.pdf Wind Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage In Colorado]		* [http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/energystorage/files/Moutoux_Thesis.pdf Wind Integrated Compressed Air Energy Storage In Colorado]
	* [http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/windmill-driven-compressed-air/#more-11402 Windmill Driven Compressed Air]		* [http://www.naturalbuildingblog.com/windmill-driven-compressed-air/#more-11402 Windmill Driven Compressed Air]