The condition when the temperature of air leaving the intercooler equals the of air at the compressor intake.

Quantity of gas actually compressed and delivered to the discharge system at rated speed and under rated conditions. Also called Free Air Delivered (FAD).

Tools that operate by air pressure.

Total pressure measured from zero.

See Temperature, Absolute.

The chemical process by which a hygroscopic desiccant, having a high affinity with water, melts and becomes a liquid by absorbing the condensed moisture.

See Compression, Adiabatic.

The process by which a desiccant with a highly porous surface attracts and removes the moisture from compressed air. The desiccant is capable of being regenerated.

See Receiver.

See Gas Bearings.