The heat generated by compressed air systems can be a very good source of energy savings. In fact, 100 percent of the electrical energy used by an industrial air compressor is converted into heat. 96 percent of this heat can be recovered (the balance remains in the compressed air or radiates from the compressor into […]
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The physics of compressed air dictates that heat must be generated if air is compressed. The amount of heat depends on the size of the compressor. For example, a fully loaded 25 hp compressor will produce more than 63,000 Btu/hr of heat—if you do the math, this is the equivalent to about 18 kW of power.
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While we’re not suggesting that these are the only steps you need to take to keep your compressor humming along, we will say that if you do these three things regularly your unit is more likely to last longer and keep your facility supplied with the compressed air it needs to function. 1. Change your
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Nanotechnology is having a major impact in the textiles and clothing industries. Hi-tech textiles and clothing are not only for the fashion conscious – they are important to the military and in policing, for first responders and in industries as diverse as healthcare and leisure. Researchers are perfecting ways to produce gate-all-around devices Already on
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What does the Industrial Internet of Things mean for compressed air? Smarter control for better efficiency and easier compliance reporting. Visit any manufacturing trade show or check out any engineering blog and you won’t be able to miss those three little words seemingly on everyone’s mind and on the tip of everyone’s tongue lately: Internet
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Did you take a recent look at your technical gas costs? For example (Liquefied) Nitrogen? Argon? Or special mix gases? These gases are costing much more than compressed air. And guess what: They can leak too! Leakages, and unintended use are just as common as in compressed air systems. In a large production plant of
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Industry is under increasing pressure to improve its energy-performance and operate more sustainably to help limit its environmental impact.As a user of compressors, vacuum pumps or air treatment equipment, this can be a challenge. You need to ensure that your compressed air system and equipment is running as efficiently as possible, to help reduce your
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How AirAudit Helps in Corporate Social Responsibility? Customers, as well as governments, are very sensitive on how well a Company or Supplier is scoring on CSR scorecard. Issue ranging from Child Labor, Freedom of Association, Environmental Responsibility and Ethical Practices are regularly in the sights of buyers. AirAudit can help with improving the CSR Image
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A brief write-up about the use of Grease in your air compressor. Grease, as you may remember, is the word. It’s also the time, and the place, and the motion. It will also keep your air compressor running smoothly. Your air compressor motor needs lubrication to run – but not too much! The difficulty here
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You service and maintain your car, your central heating and cooling, why wouldn’t you do the same with your compressor? But how often does your air compressor need to be serviced? Air Compressor Service There are things you can do yourself to keep your compressor running in tip-top shape, and other things a service technician
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