Resources for air flow/air compression physics

In summary, common resources for learning about air flow and air compression physics include textbooks, online articles and tutorials, academic journals, and scientific conferences or workshops. Air flow and air compression play important roles in everyday life, affecting activities such as breathing, weather patterns, transportation, and energy production. The key principles of air flow and air compression physics include the gas laws, Bernoulli's principle, and the continuity equation. These principles are crucial in aircraft design, impacting factors such as aerodynamics, engine performance, and airfoil design. Real-world applications of air flow and air compression physics can be seen in HVAC systems, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, musical instruments, and various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy production.
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Daniel Sellers
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I am attempting to identify how long it would take to bring different volumes to a specific pressure using air compressors. I understand that the flow rate given for an air compressor will change as the outlet pressure increases, but I am having some trouble finding the equations to describe this relationship.

If anyone could recommend good resources on this type of physics, either books or web pages,it would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Simply Google "compressor sizing calculation" for a number of references.
 

1. What are some common resources for learning about air flow and air compression physics?

Some common resources for learning about air flow and air compression physics include textbooks, online articles and tutorials, academic journals, and scientific conferences or workshops.

2. How does air flow and air compression affect everyday life?

Air flow and air compression play important roles in many everyday activities, such as breathing, weather patterns, transportation, and energy production. Understanding these concepts can also help with improving air quality and reducing pollution.

3. What are the key principles of air flow and air compression physics?

The key principles of air flow and air compression physics include the gas laws (Boyle's law, Charles's law, and Gay-Lussac's law), Bernoulli's principle, and the continuity equation. These principles explain the relationships between pressure, volume, temperature, and velocity of gases.

4. How does air flow and air compression impact aircraft design?

Air flow and air compression are crucial considerations in aircraft design. This includes factors such as aerodynamics, engine performance, and airfoil design. Understanding these principles is essential for creating safe and efficient aircraft.

5. What are some real-world applications of air flow and air compression physics?

Air flow and air compression have numerous real-world applications, such as in HVAC systems, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, and even musical instruments. These principles are also used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy production.

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