COMPRESSED AIR FEED SYSTEM AND METHOD Russian patent published in 2012 - IPC B60T17/00 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to automotive compressed air supply systems. In determining parameters of compressed supply system, circuits (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) of compressed air using equipment are filled. Pressure increase rate is defined in, at least, one circuit (28, 30, 32) of compressed air using equipment with due allowance for compressor rpm, air-drier cartridge recovery is carried after filling, at least, one circuit (28, 30, 32). Note here that time of preset pressure drop or pressure gradient is defined. Amount of air required for regeneration is defined from pressure drop, regeneration time and know diameter of restrictor washer (108) to determine volume of, at least, one tank to compute compressor output from tank volume and pressure increase rate or filling rate. Proposed system comprises braking system circuits, pickups and electronic control device. Compressed air consuming devices are supplied via multicircuit protective valve with several valves. Air drier may be used for air preparation at various transport facilities.

EFFECT: reduced power consumption.

32 cl, 3 dwg