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Air Compressors and Safety Permits Qs & As 2024!!
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Air Compressors and Safety Permits Qs & As 2024!!
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Term 1 of 21
Flammable Gases
Occurs in locations like service stations and workshops, posing explosion risks if drawn into
the air compressor, thus requiring preventive measures.
Power industrial equipment used to compress air into a container under pressure, enabling
the operation of various tools and machinery.
Heavier than air, may accumulate in locations like service stations and workshops, posing
explosion risks if drawn into the air compressor.
Raise the air compressor at least 5 feet above ground level to prevent ignition of flammable
gases, as they are heavier than air and tend to accumulate near the ground.
Definition 2 of 21
Type of air compressor that compresses air using a scroll mechanism.
Paint Spray Booths
Scroll Air Compressor
Centrifugal Air Compressor
Rotary Air Compressor
Definition 3 of 21
Type of air compressor that compresses air using centrifugal force.
Scroll Air Compressor
Centrifugal Air Compressor
Electric Motors
Rotary Air Compressor
, Term 4 of 21
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Issues permits for compressing nonflammable, corrosive, or oxidizing gas, including air, to
a pressure exceeding 100 psi.
Include electric motors, internal combustion engines, and steam turbines, with electric
motors being the most common power source.
Most commonly used type of air compressor, powered by electric motors, internal
combustion engines, or steam turbines.
Power industrial equipment used to compress air into a container under pressure, enabling
the operation of various tools and machinery.
Term 5 of 21
Air Compressor Safety Measures
Include raising the air compressor at least 5 feet above ground level to prevent ignition of
flammable gases and ensuring careful operation and maintenance.
Involves forcing air into a container under pressure, allowing the build-up of compressed
air that can be discharged at a controlled rate to power tools and machinery.
Can be very dangerous if not carefully operated and maintained, as they may cause
explosions if flammable gases are drawn into them.
Include electric motors, internal combustion engines, and steam turbines, with electric
motors being the most common power source.
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