Compressed Air

Compressed air is air\kept under a pressure that is greater than atmospheric preassure. It serves many domestic and industrial purposes.

In Europe, 10 percent of all industrial electricity consumption is to produce compressed air—amounting to 80 terawatt hours consumption per year.

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    “subtle birds
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