(of compressed air)

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• Compressed-air energy storage — (CAES) refers to the compression of airto be used later as energy source. At utility scale, it can be stored during periods of low energy demand (off peak), for use in meeting periods of higher demand (peak load). Alternatively it can be used to… …   Wikipedia

• Compressed air — is air which is kept under a certain pressure, usually greater than that of the atmosphere. In Europe, 10 percent of all electricity used by industry is used to produce compressed air, amounting to 80 terawatt hours consumption per year.[1][2]… …   Wikipedia

• Compressed Air Foam System — Compressed Air Foam CAFS ou Compressed Air Foam Systems signifie « système de mousse à air comprimé ». La mousse à air comprimé est une substance qui ressemble à de la mousse à raser (CAF sèche) ou à de la crème glacée fondue (CAF… …   Wikipédia en Français

• Compressed air foam — CAFS ou Compressed Air Foam Systems signifie « système de mousse à air comprimé ». La mousse à air comprimé est une substance qui ressemble à de la mousse à raser (CAF sèche) ou à de la crème glacée fondue (CAF mouillée). Elle est… …   Wikipédia en Français

• compressed air — air compressed, esp. by mechanical means, to a pressure higher than the surrounding atmospheric pressure. [1660 70] * * * Air reduced in volume and held under pressure. Force from compressed air is used to operate numerous tools and instruments,… …   Universalium

• Compressed-air engine — Compressed Com*pressed , a. 1. Pressed together; compacted; reduced in volume by pressure. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) Flattened lengthwise. [1913 Webster] {Compressed air engine}, an engine operated by the elastic force of compressed air. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Compressed air filters — Compressed air filters, often referred to as line filters, are used to remove contaminates from compressed air after compression has taken place. Air leaving a standard screw or piston compressor will generally have a high water content as well… …   Wikipedia

• compressed air — compressed′ air′ n. phs air compressed by mechanical means to a pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure • Etymology: 1660–70 …   From formal English to slang

• compressed air — n. air held under pressure in a container: the force generated when the air is released is used to operate machines, tools, etc …   English World dictionary

• compressed air — ► NOUN ▪ air that is at more than atmospheric pressure …   English terms dictionary

• Compressed air pipework — can be installed using various materials and methods. Pipes can be made from galvanised steel, aluminium and flexible pvc or nylon systems. Galvanised steel pipework requires a pipe threader to turn a thread on to the pipe which a pipe fitting… …   Wikipedia