Why Am I Wasting Money On Compressed Air?
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
Just recently I received a great questions in the Q&A section of my website. “We have a 500 cfm air compressor with loading setpoint of 5.5 bar and unloading setpoint of 7.0 bar. A consultant visited our site and said we are wasting 90k. What is wrong with these setpoints?” So what did the consultant … Why Am I Wasting Money On Compressed Air?Read More ..read more
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Why have an air receiver anyways?
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
Why do compressed air systems need an air receiver anyway? They are bulky, take up a lot of room, costs money.. and they don’t do much, or do they? Air receivers acts as a buffer, it stabilizes the air pressure and they are a backup storage for peak demands. Why would we want this? First, let’s … Why have an air receiver anyways?Read More ..read more
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Winter is coming…
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
The cold weather bring a particular set of problems to compressed air systems – and these problems start even before temperatures reach negative values (I’m talking degrees Celsius here). Now that temperatures are dropping, it’s time to do some basic checks on your system to prevent problems. Cold weather can affect the air compressor itself, … Winter is coming…Read More ..read more
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‘Oil Vomiting’ Air Compressors
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
I’ve received two similar questions this week, about screw compressors with a very specific problem. I call this an ‘oil vomiting’ air compressor. It’s when oil flows back out through the inlet filter, at the time that a screw compressor stops. So, it’s a bit like vomiting. And if you’ve every seen it happen, it … ‘Oil Vomiting’ Air CompressorsRead More ..read more
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Cheap filters vs OEM filters
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
Your compressed air filters need replacement… what do you choose? Those expensive OEM filters or a cheaper copy of them? Nowadays, for almost any brand and model of compressed air filter, there is a cheaper brand or no-name brand available. Those cheaper filter will fit perfectly in the original filter housing. So, is it a … Cheap filters vs OEM filtersRead More ..read more
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Water in Compressed Air Calculations
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
Water in Compressed Air Calculations To continue on the topic of ‘water in your compressed air’ (the other two articles are here and here), let’s examine how we can calculate the amount of water that is generated in a typical compressed air system. I promise, you will be surprised! What influences the amount of water … Water in Compressed Air CalculationsRead More ..read more
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Air Dryers (and hidden costs of drying air)
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by Cas
5y ago
Last article talked about water in your compressed air – a problem many of us will face in their compressed air system. So, what is the best way to avoid water in your compressed air? What kind of air dryer is the best? What should you pay attention to? How to remove water from compressed … Air Dryers (and hidden costs of drying air)Read More ..read more
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Water in your compressed air system
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
Most of you guys reading this have experienced it at one point: water in your compressed air system. In fact, it’s one of the most common problems with compressed air systems. Back when I was still a compressor mechanic, I once made a visit to a client for routine maintenance. Part of the job is … Water in your compressed air systemRead More ..read more
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Your Dumb Air Compressor
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
In my last article, I quickly mentioned some of the energy wastes in compressed air systems. One of those was “inefficient compressed air production”? What do I mean by that? It all comes down to the following: Compressors are dumb. Yes, even those brand new compressors with LCD displays and 100s of settings. They are … Your Dumb Air CompressorRead More ..read more
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The Cost of Compressed Air
Air Compressor Guide
by Cas
5y ago
In my last article I talked about the cost of compressed air. And that you must ask yourself: do I REALLY need to use compressed air for my application? http://www.air-compressor-guide.com/blog/using-com… You see, compressed air is about 7 to 8 times more expensive than electricity. And this is something that you should remember any time you … The Cost of Compressed AirRead More ..read more
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