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Compressed air
Definition:
Compressed air is produced locally by compressing atmospheric air, drying it, and filtering it for particles.
Purity according to ISO : 8573 class 2, meaning: dew point of -40 degrees and a purity of 0.003 Micron
Pressure in the pipes is 7.0 bar.
The compressed air is not filtered chemically, thus its content of NO
x
and CO
2
will be the same as the air outside the building.
Function:
Compressed air is used for drying, clean blowing, and for instruments.
Application:
Compressed air is often used directly.
If you want to regulate flow and pressure, you have to connect a needle valve and a pressure regulator.
FAQ/Typical errors:
Compressed air has the same content of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. Thus, it is not suited as inert atmosphere.
The pressure is high enough to be able to blow up closed glass flasks.
In case of operational problems:
Send an e-mail to Building Service:
stbyg2service@au.dk
Contact:
Allan Madsen - mobile 2899 2015
Revised 11.11.2021
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Department of Chemistry