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Focus Industry ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 01/08 | the extend pressure can be reduced from 80 to 60 psig, and the retract pressure set at 40 psig. The resulting savings from case one to case five over a five-year operating period is an impressive $7,400.00! In addition to the significant energy savings, the total cost of ownership is further reduced because the system components last longer operating at a lower operating pressure. Additionally, any potential leaks will leak less at a lower pressure. 4. Proper control and regulation of air consumption devices such as air knives, diaphragm pumps and compressed air venturi-type vacuum generators. When operated in an unregulated or uncontrolled manner, these devices can be significant consumers of high-pressure compressed air. This is not only wasteful, but places unnecessary stress on the compressed air system. Simple sensing circuits that turn the air off when the machine is idle or parts are not present can represent significant savings opportunities. 5. Proper design and application of directional control valves, utilizing resilient seals (Wear Compensated Seal technology) on the spools and solenoid-controlled pilot-operated technology, instead of lapped-spool and sleeve design using directsolenoid operators can reduce energy consumption and increase reliability. In a large manufacturing plant utilizing thousands of directional valves, the energy savings can be significant. Once demand side opportunities have been identified and acted upon, then you can take an analytical look at the supply side to optimize or maximize the potential savings opportunity. Conclusion As energy costs continue to rise, the “low-hanging fruit opportunities” will become even more important as companies continue to look for ways to reduce energy costs and improve profitability. These opportunities represent the hidden part of the energy iceberg, but are easily captured and acted upon by companies who are committed and willing to change the way they look at their compressed air system. A commitment to an ongoing program of monitoring (auditing) and performing corrective action on identified opportunities will pay off in reduced energy costs and lower total cost of ownership. And it doesn’t hurt to take the message to your stakeholders and shareholders that you’ve become a “greener” company by taking advantage of these “low-hanging fruit opportunities” BP . For more information, please contact Randy Greenwood, PASS-Parker Air Systems Solutions, tel: 720-530-4640, email: randy.greenwood@parker.com ULTRASOUND ADVICE SaveThousands in Compressed Air Waste. Go Green. Now is the perfect time to protect the environment while saving signiﬁcant production dollars annually. Poorly maintained compressed air systems cost companies thousands annually in energy waste. With Ultrasound Condition Monitoring, learn how you can immediately begin to cut energy waste while gaining buyers respect and support. Join UE Systems at Ultrasound World IV! January 27-30, 2008 Clearwater Beach, Florida Learn how ultrasound condition monitoring can help reduce energy waste. Log onto UESOUNDADVICE.COM for more info and recieve a FREE sample pack of compressed air leak tags! ADVANCED ULTRASONIC TECHNOLOGY ° CERTIFIED TRAINING COURSES ° WORLD-CLASS SERVICE & SUPPORT www.airbestpractices.com 25 http://UESOUNDADVICE.COM http://UESOUNDADVICE.COM http://UESOUNDADVICE.COM http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - January 2008 Contents Focus Industry Features Compressed Air Industry Articles From the Editor Real World Best Practices: Selecting A VSD Rotary Compressor Audit of the Month: Energy Savings in Peru The Low-Hanging Fruit in Pneumatic Systems Mikropor America, Inc. Wireless Sensor Networks: Improve Efficiency in Compressed Air Systems Special Report: The Chicago Pneumatic Compressor Launch in North America The Importance of Measuring Vacuum The Comp-Air Service Co. Special Report: The 2007 NAACD Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

Compressed Air Best Practices - January 2008

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