Often during audits of compressed air system, we find that operating staff have no clue as to how their equipment works. This causes so much trouble regarding operation and maintenance. Many people who work with compressed air systems know how to turn the equipment on and off. But when it comes to really understanding how […]
Air Preparation
Compressed air fail: Heat wasted
In cold climates, compressor rooms that draw 100% outside air for ventilation face a challenge: how do you prevent freezing temperatures from damaging equipment? The common solution is to install electric heaters. But while it seems simple, relying on electric resistance heating to temper a compressor room is often a costly mistake β especially when […]
What is compressed air heat recovery?
By Ron Marshall If youβre running air compressors in your facility, you might be sitting on a gold mine of wasted energy β literally. Up to 94% of the electrical energy used by an air compressor is converted into heat. The good news? Most of that heat is recoverable. The better news? You can turn […]
Compressed air fail: Filter element replacement
How do you decide when to remove your compressed air filter elements? If you are using the differential gauge to tell you when, that could be a mistake. Compressed air is widely used in manufacturing, but contamination is a major concern. To maintain air quality, compressed air systems rely on filters β particularly coalescing and […]
Keeping it clean in food & beverage with pneumatics technologies
ΊΪΑΟ³ΤΉΟs technologies offer the clean designs and reliable operation required in food and beverage processing. By: Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The food & beverage industry is unique in many ways, not the least of which is the obvious observation that itβs the only industry providing us with the nourishment for life. Unless youβre living off […]
Compressed air fail: Blowing
A company producing vinyl siding was using a lower pressure blower to blow water off the product as it came out of its production machine. But the blower failed, and the staff quickly rigged up some compressed air nozzles consuming about 50 cfm. An air auditor noticed this misuse and flagged it as an inappropriate […]
Emerson to present Floor to Cloud transformation solutions at Hannover Messe
Emerson will demonstrate how it is transforming the future of factory automation through its proven Floor to Cloud approach and comprehensive portfolio at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31 to April 4. Visitors to the Emerson booth in Hall 11, Booth C30, will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor […]
Compressed air fail: Oil carryover in lightly loaded screws
Running a lubricated screw compressor at light loading can lead to a critical issue known as oil carryover, where excess lubrication oil escapes the compressor into the downstream air system. This problem, while often overlooked, can result in costly operational challenges, particularly in food processing plants where air purity is critical. Lubricated screw compressors rely […]
Compressed air fail: Oil accumulation
During a walk-through audit, a compressed air auditor noticed a pail collecting lubricant from a filter drain. The pail was almost completely full, causing the auditor some concern. He knew that this was a sign of several possible problems. High oil or lubricant accumulation downstream of a lubricated screw compressor is often caused by issues […]
Tsunami Aftercooler pre-cools compressed air before downstream equipment
Tsunami Compressed Air Solutions, a division of Suburban Manufacturing Group, introduces the Tsunami Aftercooler, a high-performance solution designed to pre-cool compressed air before it reaches the downstream equipment, maximizing moisture removal and improving system efficiency. With six versatile mounting configurations, a space-saving wall-mounted design, and a powerful cooling system featuring a high-volume fan and finned […]
