Compressed Air Best Practices-August 2008

| 08/08 Focus Industry COMPRESSED AIR AUDITS | THE 2008 A.I.C.D. MEETING Paul Johnson, Managing Director for Legris-Transair Americas and Asia, followed with a presentation on aluminum piping systems. He discussed how aluminum pipe has significantly grown its market share over the past 10 year by replacing copper and steel in industrial facilities. The benefits to the distributor and end user include reduced installation costs, reduced production downtime, ease of maintenance and the convenience of the “quick-connect” system. Many distributors who did not get involved in installations are now starting to offer turn-key installations to their customers. Patrick Lorenz and Ken Tier, from the Rogers Machinery Company, discussed the Oil-Free compressed air market. An estimate of the market size was given along with a review of markets that have either specified “oil-free” air compressors or are strongly inclined towards this technology. These markets include petro-chem, electronics, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, power generation, universities, food and beverage, bio-tech and chemical. The presentation then made helpful suggestions as to proper system design. Tony Hergert and Craig Williams, of Parker domnick hunter made interesting presentations respectively on the new ISO Filtration Standard and on nitrogen generation systems. Mr. Hergert pointed out that the new ISO 12500.1 Addendum to ISO 8573 is important in that it defines the “inlet challenge concentrations” to a compressed air filter, which is claiming to meet with a ISO 8573 Quality Class. The two challenge concentrations are: p President Ron Nordby at the Exhibition (2nd from right) Bill Scales (center) was the Keynote Speaker 40 ppm for 1–5 Micron 10 ppm for 0.01 ppm filters p Mr. Williams made an interesting review of the nitrogen gas generator market and how the A.I.C.D. Members can apply these products with their customers. Dan Bott of Dan Bott Consulting made a very interesting presentation on the opportunities for auditing and selling vacuum systems. He recommended that A.I.C.D. members focus on the “Rough Vacuum” market, which is for applications ranging from atmospheric pressure to 29.88 HgV (inches of mercury). The applications are varied but can include the holding of wood, bulk handling, shaping/thermoforming, drying (pulling water off produce for example), printing and cooling. Food processing was identified as the largest Rough Vacuum market. 48 www.airbestpractices.com http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices- August 2008 Contents From the Editor Utility-Air News The August Audit of the Month: A Vacuum System Audit Energized for Savings at Seattle City Light and Tacoma Power Know Your System CASE: Compressed Air Supply Efficiency Ecos Air: Managing Incentive Programs Kaeser Compressors: Loyalty, Energy and Growth Building Relationships at Cummins-Wagner McIntire is Moving Forward The 2008 A.I.C.D. Conference & Exhibition Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems Resources for Energy Engineers: Training Calendar & Product Picks Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

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