The following link brings up a 26 pg booklet with information describing
compressors, selection considerations, power requirements and accessories
such as air driers.

Information Bulletin IFB-01
March 2007
Devair

"This booklet is primarily geared to assist both Distributors and
Customers in determining air demands in a shop, and designing
a compressed air system to suit."

There may be more comprehensive resources scattered about, but this
serves as a good introductory overview.

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