Re: More Compressor thoughts

[Owen <renarac@domain.elided>]

Possibly it refers to STP. Standard temperature and pressure. Which, if memory
serves me is 1atmosphere @ 23degrees C.
It would make more sense and easier to test than absoulte pressure at 0 degrees
C.

Owen Minor
Tacoma,WA


Tom Mandera wrote:

> Someone please refresh my memory on "SCFM" Standard CFM ratings..
>
> Saw a "#4" class Campbell Hausfield compressor at the hardware store.. seems
> to me it said it had a 6 SCFM rating..
>
> What's the "standard" part of the CFM?  And how would I convert the "CFM"
> rating (of ~6CFM at 1000rpm engine speed) into a "Standard" CFM rating?  (I
> imagine it has to do with the PSI delivery, or temperature, or.. ?)
>
> -Tom Mandera, Helena MT
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