Compressed Air Flow Meters – A Leak Could Make You Bleak

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Compressed air is termed as an air which is kept under a steadfast pressure, usually greater than the atmospheric pressure. The Compressed Air terminology is spreading its wings widely over the industrial and commercial sector of the economy. Some studies states that few percentile of this air is capable of generating thousands of terawatt of power. The easily understandable examples of this Compressed Air are, Jackhammers & Screwdrivers used in manufacturing units; Car lifting jack, air hoses and couplings and many more. Its diverse use made this substance as precious as wild pearls and thus, wastage is unbearable. In this article, I will be mentioning few areas where we intentionally waste this most expensive air. I learned these during one of my workshop before joining work, “safety measures – be wise and save money” and we will also learn why do engineer stress on using Compressed Air Flow Meters.

Instructor: I welcome you all in this workshop in which we will learn about the common mistakes we all do while working with compressed air equipment. ...
... Before you are told to work on compressed air flow systems, make yourself clear about the working of Compressed air flow meters.

Mistake 1: We all use these compressed air equipments for blowing dust or dirt off
This is the stupidest thing most of us do (especially in manufacturing units); we use this highly expensive compressed air for blowing dust or dirt off. We do this, because of its availability; but the hazard we overlook is, “compressed air blows at very high pressure, which simply can be dangerous enough to tear up things in particles. At some section of industry, it may be released at a high pressure then the rest of the areas. Using this for blowing dust off can reasonably dislodge particles. Moreover, we know that cleaning dust with compressed air never produce 100% results.

Mistake 2: Mishandling can cause embolism
Ever heard about this term called embolism? It is an air bubble in the blood stream. As we will be working in an industrial sector, which is prone to cuts and wounds; I urge you not to use these compressed air equipments for blowing dust off from you. The simplest reason is, there are high possibilities that air can enter into your blood stream via a cut or wound, which you might get while working. This air, once enter in your blood stream will result in a bubble, which is known as embolism. The final result of this embolism is death.

Most of us will be joining company's Canadian manufacturing unit; so for those, please be advised that in out Alberta, Quebec and Manitoba units, compressed air dust cleaning is prohibited by law.

However, above mentioned risks can be mitigated by implanting Compressed Air Flow Meters, which will regulate the flow of air as per the requirements on particular equipment and thus, a halt can be put on wastage and associated dangers.