Introduction to Surface Ship Air Systems

This course provides an overview of Navy Shipboard Compressed Air Systems for Surface Ships. It covers some basic physics regarding compressed gases, common system design practices, as well as details on major system components. Topics include compressed air basics, uses of compressed air on Navy ships, types and classes of compressed air systems, safety concerns, piping and valves, and major components (including compressors, dehydrators, pressure vessels, pressure reducing manifolds, and hygrometers and dew point monitoring).