Air Compressors Info

Compressed air is expensive to produce. Because compressed air is also clean, readily available, and simple to use, it is often chosen for applications in which other methods or sources of air are more economical. To reduce compressed air energy costs, alternative methods of supplying low-pressure end uses should be considered before using compressed air in such applications. Many alternative methods of supplying low-pressure end uses can allow a plant to achieve its production requirements effectively. Before deciding to replace a low-pressure end use with an alternative source , it is important to determine the minimum practical pressure level required for the application. Alternative Applications to Low-Pressure End Uses Existing Low-Pressure End Use: Open blowing, mixing Potential Alternatives: Fans, blower, mixers, nozzles Reasoning: Open-blowing applications waste compressed air. For existing open-blowing applications, high efficiency nozzles could be applied, or if...

The first step in analyzing a compressed air system is to determine your compressed air needs. Compressed air needs are defined by the air quality and quantity required by the end uses in your plant. Assessing these needs carefully and understanding the difference between air quality and air quantity will ensure that a compressed air system is configured properly. Determining your pressure and demand load requirements are also important steps in analyzing your compressed air system. Air Quality Air quality is determined by the air dryness and contaminant level required by end uses. Learn the actual dryness level needed and the maximum contaminant level allowed for reliable production. Overtreating air beyond the required dryness and allowable contaminant level wastes money and energy. Air Quantity The required compressed air system volume can be determined by summing the requirements of your compressed air applications and process operations (taking into account load factors) and the d...