What are the common components of all EMU’s?
Compressors
Reservoirs
Safety relief valve
Air dryers
What do the compressors do?
Supply’s compressed air to the reservoirs
What do the reservoirs do?
Stores compressed air produced by the compressors
What does a compressor governor do?
Monitors the main reservoir pressure
Turns compressors on/off as required
What do safety relief valves do?
Prevent reservoirs from overcharging if the compressor fails to stop
What do air dryers do?
Removes oil, dirt and water particles from the compressed air