Vacuum and Pressure Handbook: Combined Systems, Appendix [Sample Problems, Glossary] On GlobalSpec

From Gast Group

Problem: A pressure source is used to agitate a plating tank of corrosive chemicals. Depth of liquid in the tank is 6 ft. A pipe with forty 1/32-in. diameter holes placed at bottom of tank will discharge air and promote agitation of the fluid. The pump must be oil-less so that no oil contamination will be introduced.

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