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Types of Compressed Air System: Prepared By: Nakul Zanzari:60005150127 Varun Shetty:60005150116

There are three main types of compressed air networks: dead end, octopus, and closed loop. A dead end network sacrifices air flow to maintain uniform pressure but has disadvantages like inefficient production processes and energy loss. An octopus network evolves over time from dead ends but has inconsistent piping sizes, pressures, and flows. A closed loop network allows balanced pressure and airflow through multiple supply lines and easily accommodates changes while isolating sections for maintenance. It is considered the ideal compressed air distribution system.

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Types of Compressed Air System: Prepared By: Nakul Zanzari:60005150127 Varun Shetty:60005150116

There are three main types of compressed air networks: dead end, octopus, and closed loop. A dead end network sacrifices air flow to maintain uniform pressure but has disadvantages like inefficient production processes and energy loss. An octopus network evolves over time from dead ends but has inconsistent piping sizes, pressures, and flows. A closed loop network allows balanced pressure and airflow through multiple supply lines and easily accommodates changes while isolating sections for maintenance. It is considered the ideal compressed air distribution system.

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Types Of Compressed Air System

Prepared By:
Nakul Zanzari:60005150127
Varun Shetty:60005150116
Types of Compressed Air Network
The main types of compressed air network are:
1. Dead End Network
2. Octopus Network
3. Closed Loop Network
Dead End Network
• In a dead-end network, air flow must be sacrificed (quantity
of air per minute) in order to preserve a uniform pressure
at the point of use.
• The progressive reduction of the central pipe while it moves
away from the compressor maintains pressure. However, air
tools and equipment must be placed along the length of the
circuit in decreasing order of consumption (SCFM)
• The equipment using the most air flow must be located
near the compressor, and that using less, further away .
This generates major handling problems , as production
processes are not necessarily designed this way. This is not
the optimum network design
Disadvantages of Dead End Network
• This type of network is not economical and practical design for
following reasons:
1. The production process are not carried out according to air flow
rate
2. There is a loss of energy
3. Future expansion is not possible since it leads to many problems
Octopus Network
1. A network where each additional line and extension does not
necessarily match the initial configuration is often called an
“octopus” network. Dead-end networks often evolve into
octopus networks overtime.
2. The octopus network includes the following anomalies:
• Different airline materials
• Curves, reductions and enlargements without apparent reason
• Inconsistent diameters of air lines
• Installation done with no knowledge of pneumatic standards
3. Predicting what flow and pressure are available at any point is
virtually impossible. Air flow fluctuations from varying usage of
pneumatic equipment and air tools makes it even more difficult
to get the right pressure and flow at any given point
Octopus Network
4. This results in varying pressure and airflow conditions through out
the system , creating many problems.
5. This type of network, while quite common , is the worst possible
situation.
Closed Loop Network
1. The equipment located at point A demonstrates that the air
supply flows through several lines at a time, providing balanced
pressure and air flow
2. A closed loop network allows the air supply to flow through
several lines at a time to any given point on the network.
3. The balance between pressure, air flow and stability of supply is
ensured by using a single diameter for piping.
4. This type of system will also easily accommodate modifications
and can easily supply tools and equipment with varying supply
requirements anywhere on the network . Ball valves permit the
isolation of a particular portion of the air line network to allow
for easy:
• Repairs
• Connections
• Enlargements
• Periodic maintenance
Closed Loop Network
• The size of each loop does not need to be uniform. The important
thing is to have atleast two different supply routes available
simultaneously for each feeder pipe descending toward a tool or
piece of equipment .
• This type of network is the ideal situation for compressed air
distribution systems , providing the balance between flow and
pressure required to provide the most efficient distribution of
compressed air.
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