Β A sawmill maintenance department requested a compressed air assessment to determine the efficiency of its system and to find out if any improvements could be made to reduce their compressed air system operating costs. They called in an auditor who placed data logging equipment to measure pressure, flow, and power. From these measurements, the auditor […]
Air Compressors
Rotary screw compressors more efficient than ever
Rotary screw compressors are the dependable backbone of an industrial compressed air supply. With a multitude of features, the innovative CSD/CSDX range from Kaeser Kompressoren fulfills this role more efficiently, dependably, and economically than ever before, while at the same time reducing a companyβs COΒ² footprint. The most important highlight of these compressors is their […]
Compressed air fail: Air dryer robbery
A routine audit of a wood products company has turned up some surprising results on a system that was thought to be very efficient. The system is simple β one compressor, a 100-hp variable speed drive controlled (VSD) screw compressor, and a heatless desiccant air dryer. Data loggers were placed on the system by a […]
Compressed air fail: Two VSDs
A bakery upgraded its aging compressed air system with to new air compressors. The corporate directive was to replace any old equipment with new more efficient types that would help reduce the companyβs carbon footprint. As a result, the decision was to purchase variable speed drive (VSD) compressors to reduce compressed air energy consumption. Generally, […]
Compressed air fail: Check valves
A metal products company had a system of multiple compressors arranged in two compressor rooms.Β The maintenance workers were having constant problems setting up their compressors to run in a logical sequence. For some reason, the main compressor would never turn off in automatic start, which would allow them to save energy.Β The big compressor […]
Compressed air fail: Remote coolers
A wood products company had issues with its compressor room. Despite installing good filtering, the compressor oil and air coolers would clog up with sawdust β and the compressors would constantly overheat. The maintenance manager, remembering something from one of his previous jobs, decided to move his compressor coolers outdoors. This worked great in the […]
Quality air is critical for aerospace manufacturing
Compressed air quality is crucial for aerospace manufacturing, as aircraft components and tools must be of the highest quality and precision. This demanding standard for component quality urges aerospace manufacturers to utilize compressed air with specific requirements. The air must be clean, dry, and unvaried under pressure. If the air becomes dirty, moist, or varies […]
Reduced price for CAGI exams offered
Are you a compressed air professional who would like to get CAGI Certified?Β Currently there is a reduced price for writing the Certified Compressed Air System Specialist exam to obtain your CCASS designation. Having this designation is important as it shows you have the knowledge required to be competent in the industry, knowing the general […]
Packaging manufacturer increases uptime with oil-free compressed air technology
Oil-free compressed air is crucial for packaging companies as there is zero tolerance for oil vapor presence in production. For a flexible packaging company serving North Americaβs food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, detecting oil contamination would mean a facility shutting down, resulting in significant production loss and maintenance costs. In addition, if oil traces reach […]
Why is compressed air pipeline velocity important?
How do you determine the diameter of the compressor room header pipe? Many piping installers might take a look at the outlet diameter of the air compressor and chose a similar size, but due to the variety of different outlet sizes, and the combination of flow of multiple compressors in a room this may not […]
