Compressed Air
By Staff -- Plant Engineering, 6/1/2004
Compressor controller
Universal Autodual Model ADSE high efficiency, lead/lag, multiple compressor controller converts existing rotary and reciprocating compressors of any size and mix to intelligent operation. Features include: automatic dual control to eliminate expensive idling, automatic lead/lag selection, unloaded soft starts, hour meter and optional emergency shutdown, and timed tank drain.
Standard Pneumatic Products, Inc. stdpneumatics.com Write 300 on PE card Breathing filter
BA-Series, dual-stage compressed air filter is designed as a point-of-use breathing air filter. The housing has two elements, a coalescer and an adsorber. Units are available in ¾-in. and 1-in. connection sizes. Maximum pressure is 500 psig, maximum temperature is 175 F, and the flow rate is up to 75 scfm. A 1/8-in. drain port is standard.
Parker Hannifin Corp. parker.com Write 301 on PE card
Gas-tight blower
Omega G Series gas-tight rotary blowers feature double piston rings and hardened steel gas and oil seals. Seal vents can be piped back to suction or purged for single envelope, gas-tight operation. The input shaft double lip seals, with oil barrier, prevent air ingress and fugitive gas emissions. The mounted and piped reservoir provides a visual indication of seal condition.
Kaeser Compressors kaeser.com Write 302 on PE card
Blowoff guide
Air Nozzles and Jets Blowoff Guide is a 16-p technical booklet that offers extensive information on how to use compressed air efficiently. Numerous solutions for reducing compressed air cost and noise are outlined along with step-by-step instructions on how to calculate air savings once improvements are implemented.
EXAIR Corp. exair.com/bg.htm Write 303 on PE card
