Transforming Compressed Air Management | Pattons

  Dryers play a crucial role in your compressed air system, especially during the summer. Compressed air dryers remove vapor moisture in compressed which would condense further down the line and impact your processes with liquid water. Check your dryers to make sure they are working properly to handle the hot, humid days coming! Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers Make sure the power is on and the dryer is turned on. Check the temperature of compressed air. It should be significantly cooler coming out of dryer. If equipped with a suction pressure gauge, there should be a “Green” area for the needle to be in. If outside of the green area, your dryer needs to be serviced. Regenerative / Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers Make sure the power is on and the dryer is turned on Check the dewpoint reading. It should be below – 40°F If temperature is higher, make sure your dryer is switching towers back and forth every 5-10 minutes. The filter housing leaving the dryer (outlet) will have a manu...

  Tips to create and maintain an energy efficient compressed air system. Air compressors support many industries, from small auto shops powered by  reciprocating compressors  to large-scale vertically integrated textile units powered by high volume centrifugal compressors. Air compressor technology is simple. Powered pistons, screws or impellers compress a volume of atmospheric air to a required pressure for an application. The design and use of compressed air systems have evolved to suit varying industry needs. Over time, manufacturers have invested in technology to overcome air compressor inefficiencies and to simplify the user experience. However, compressed air remains a major utility expense Image 1  shows the typical life cycle cost breakdown of a compressor. Power consumption accounts for nearly 88 percent of a compressor’s 10-year life span cost. Up to 50 percent of air is wasted, resulting in thousands of dollars lost in energy, according to the United State...