Compressed Air Best Practices-August 2008

| 08/08 Focus Industry COMPRESSED AIR AUDITS | RESOURCES FOR ENERGY ENGINEERS PRODUCT PICKS Air Compressor Line Expansion Sullair announced a line expansion of the S-energy® Series compressors. A broad range of these lubricated rotary screw air compressors is now available in both constant speed and variable speed drive models, ranging from 15 (11 kW) to 100 (75 kW) horsepower with capacities of 44 to 500 acfm and pressures from 100 to 175 psig. Today’s energy costs represent 82% of the expense of compressor ownership. The combination of the S-energy® Series energy-saving features has proven most effective in reducing total life cycle costs, more than other compressors of similar design and horsepower range. Contributing to the energy savings is Sullair’s time-tested air-end design with the low restriction inlet valve, low-pressure drop air-fluid separation system that prevents energy loss and a high efficiency fan. Additional energy savings are achieved with optional Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressors that provide the flexibility to vary both capacity and pressure to match system demand. On models with Variable Capacity Control (VCC), Sullair’s variable displacement air-end matches system pressure to plant demand. Part load capacity and efficiency can produce additional energy savings up to 17 percent. All models are available as a complete Performance Air System with optional integral Sullair SRS refrigerated dryers and filters for the most efficient removal of condensate and particulate. Because of their compact design, only a minimum amount of floor space is required. Developed to meet virtually every requirement for cost-effective compressed air, the Sullair S-energy® Series compressors are also among the most reliable and maintenance-friendly compressors in the marketplace. Package designs meet the need for a small footprint and enclosures allow routine maintenance of consumable items to be performed from the same side of the compressor. The compressors’ simplified, concise WS Microprocessor Control System provides critical operating information, including status, temperature, pressure and load/unload set points. A Windows-based PC can be used to remotely monitor, upgrade the software and set-up system changes. Sullair 219-861-5159 www.sullair.com 54 www.airbestpractices.com Air Demand Analysis Program Kaeser’s Air Demand Analysis monitors and charts airflow, power consumption and system pressures during normal operating hours over a period of 10 days. Available for systems large and small, this exceptional tool creates a complete picture of air requirements including the relationship between peak and base load compressors and each compressor’s duty cycle. Armed with this data, Kaeser’s trained specialists can easily identify areas for improvement and if necessary, recommend equipment upgrades. Most equipment can be quickly and easily installed without interrupting daily plant operations while the results can provide lasting results for long-term planning… and save thousands of dollars in energy savings and productivity improvements too! Kaeser 800-777-7873 www.kaeser.com LAN/WLAN Ethernet Connectivity Vaisala HUMICAP® Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330, MMT330 and PTU300 and the Vaisala DRYCAP® Dew Point Transmitter Series DMT340 are now available with Ethernet connectivity through wireless or wired networks. With the new Ethernet communication options you can connect the transmitter into a computer network providing a virtual terminal connection between the transmitter and a PC affording access to the instrument measurements via LAN and the worldwide Web. Each transmitter is given an IP address, making it a uniquely addressed device in the network. The LAN and WLAN options make it easy to add a new humidity transmitter to an existing Ethernet network. Applications that do not allow holes through walls and ceilings, or the installation of new cables, benefit from the wireless solution. Vaisala 888-VAISALA instruments@vaisala.com www.vaisala.com/HMT330 http://www.kaeser.com http://www.vaisala.com/HMT330 http://www.sullair.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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