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| 06–07/08 Compressed Air Industry PHARMACEUTICALS | FROM THE EDITOR Pharmaceuticals I just returned from the Energy Management Congress in Seattle. Hosted by the Association of Energy Engineers, this meeting was charged with the excitement of people who see the business opportunities behind saving energy. I was particularly impressed by the professionalism of the utility companies and the focus they have on compressed air systems. Each utility has at least one person on staff who is very knowledgeable on compressed air systems and is able to participate in the compressed air audit process. One such person told me how in their county they have blanketed all “good-sized industry” and that they are now focusing on installations with 7.5 to 50-horsepower air compressors. One of our goals with this magazine is to help the utilities that are NOT involved in compressed air rebate programs. We will be featuring stories about the successful utility programs (beginning with the August edition) in existence. Utilities can play an enormous role in helping a factory have the confidence that an “energy” project will work. In our June/July Audit of the Month, Mike Nagy walks us through an audit of a pharmaceutical facility. It is very interesting to see how his understanding of pneumatics helped solve a very problematic situation the factory was having with moisture in the cylinders. Further, their demand-side focus is able to reduce air consumption dramatically in the plant. Thanks go to Airequipo Inc. for sharing information with us on their home market of Puerto Rico. Did you know that the Top 20 prescription drugs used in the U.S. are all made in Puerto Rico? Finally, Mr. Hank Van Ormer provides us again with a very thorough analysis, which he once provided to a plant engineer at a pharmaceutical company. If you want an oil-free air compressor, what is preferable — oil-free rotary screw or oil-free centrifugal compressors? Of course this is not easy to answer, but Hank provides great insights. Thank you again for your support. ROD SMITH 6 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.belairtech.net http://www.belairtech.net http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - June 2008 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News A Pharmaceutical Compressed Air System Audit Talking Dew Point Puerto Rico, Pharmaceuticals and Airequipo Inc. Oil-Free Rotary and Oil-Free Centrifugal Compressor Comparison SMC: Managing Energy and Dew Point in Pneumatic Systems Utility Grade Compressed Air Systems Training Calendar & Product Picks Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

Compressed Air Best Practices - June 2008

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