Moisture Content Of Air Data; Moisture In Compressed Air - Honeywell AUTOMATIC CONTROL Engineering Manual

MOISTURE CONTENT OF AIR DATA

See Psychrometric Chart Fundamentals section for use of the psychrometric chart and Psychrometric Charts No. 1 and No. 2
(77-0031 and 77-0031-A).

MOISTURE IN COMPRESSED AIR

Compressed air cannot hold as much moisture as air at atmospheric pressure. When compressed, moisture often condenses out
leaving the air saturated with moisture. Pneumatic systems require dry air to prevent problems with actuators or filters or restrictions
in controllers. Figure 7 is used to determine the maximum water vapor content of compressed air at various temperatures and
pressures.
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Fig. 7. Moisture in Compressed Air Versus Temperature and Pressure.
EXAMPLE:
Assume ambient conditions are 80F and 80 percent rh.
The air is compressed and stored in a tank at 30 psi and 90F.
Air is delivered to the controls at 20 psi.
20 30 40 50
COMPRESSED AIR TEMPERATURE, °F
60 70 80 90
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GENERAL ENGINEERING DATA
0.040
0.038
0.036
0.034
0.032
0.030
0.028
0.026
0.024
0.022
0.020
0.018
0.016
0.014
0.012
0.010
0.008
0.006
0.004
0.002
100 110 120
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