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Definition of Air Brake Circuits
1.
SUPPLY CIRCUIT:
This circuit
consists of air supplied by compressed
means and stored in reservoirs.
2.
CONTROL CIRCUIT:
This circuit
consists of compressed air directed
towards a components usually activating
or controlling valves or relays.
3.
DELIVERY CIRCUIT:
This circuit
consists of compressed air released to
activate a component converting
pneumatic force to mechanical force.
4.
EXHAUST CIRCUIT:
This circuit
consists of compressed residual air
released -- after brakes have been
released.
SLIDE ABS-01B