Final answer:
The air dryer is responsible for removing oil passed into the air supply by the compressor. It filters out contaminants and ensures that the compressed air is clean and dry.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is option b) Air dryer. The air dryer is responsible for removing oil passed into the air supply by the compressor.
When the compressor compresses air, it can sometimes introduce small amounts of oil into the air supply. The air dryer is designed to remove this oil before it reaches the air reservoir and is distributed to the pneumatic system.
An air dryer typically consists of a filter that removes moisture and contaminants, such as oil, from the compressed air. It helps to ensure that the compressed air is clean and dry, which is important for the proper functioning and longevity of pneumatic equipment.
The correct answer is option b) Air dryer. The air dryer is the component responsible for removing oil that has passed into the air supply from the compressor in a pneumatic system, commonly found in heavy-duty vehicles.
The air dryer functions by collecting moisture and oil from the compressed air, which prevents these contaminants from reaching the air lines and reservoir, thereby protecting the system from damage and improving the reliability of the air brake system.
It is worth noting that the air reservoir stores compressed air to be used by the air brake system, but it does not remove oil. The service chamber converts the air pressure into mechanical force to apply the brakes, and the exhaust port releases air from the system, typically during brake release, but neither are meant to filter contaminants.
Understanding the component that converts gas into liquid in an air conditioning system helps to understand the function of the air dryer in an air brake system. In the case of an air conditioner, the component that converts gas into liquid is the condenser.