Compressed Air
Staff -- Plant Engineering, 9/1/2002
Helpful guide
"Cost savings with Compressed Air System Maintenance" is a step-by-step helpful guideline for any industrial facility that uses compressed air. This full color, 8-p reference manual outlines maintenance activities for each component in the system including compressors, dryers, drains, and aftercoolers. Kaeser Compressors, Inc. kaeser.com Write 311 on PE card
Centrifugal compressor
A brochure describes the Pinnacle LF-2000 series, multistage, horizontally mounted, centrifugal compressor. Readers will learn about the compressor's integral gearing, a single, helical-type designed and manufactured to AGMA 13 quality standards. A chart helps readers ascertain the inlet volumetric flow rate. Sundyne Corp. sundyne.com Write 312 on PE card
Combination compressor
GA315 VSD-FF oil-injected screw compressor combines a built-in refrigeration dryer and variable speed drive technology. The result is improved reliability and a smaller footprint. The compressor element, based on a longer active rotor length, allows larger air volumes to be compressed with a higher built-in pressure ratio. Atlas Copco Compressors, Inc. atlascopco.com Write 313 on PE card
Membrane dryer
Balston SMD Membrane Air Dryer provides pure, dry compressed air and is an economical, efficient alternative to refrigerant dryer technology. It dries compressed air to dewpoints as low as 35 F at flow rates up to 600 scfm. Parker Hannifin Corp. parker.com Write 314 on PE card
Surge protection
SurgeGard surge monitor optimizes compressor performance. It is a state-of-the-art surge protection device that anticipates impending surge to ensure highly efficient compressor operations. The unit provides an alarm, identifies maintenance conditions, and performs online, antisurge override control. It also increases the speed of response of the antisurge loop. Micon Systems Write 315 on PE card
Integrated compressor
GD Integra is a 5-10 hp, rotary screw air compressor that features the reliable and unparalleled integrated technology of combining the lubricant pump, air/lubricant separation system, mixing valve, and air end into a single, integrated component. The compressor has a 66-68 dBA noise level. Gardner Denver gardnerdenver.com Write 316 on PE card
