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38. Does a Green Air Compressor exist ?
Does a Green Air compressor exist ? First question is of course, what is the definition of a Green Air Compressor ? It should be : - the most energy efficient, in full load and in part-load - the lowest waste produced - limited maintenance - stable in all...
Myths about Compressed Air systems
Hereunder you will find a number of links to Myths published by different organisations. These can be associations and some more enterprises. Some of the myths are consistent, some are more commercial oriented, and should be questioned. Air Power East Ltd 5 Common Compressed Air System Myths Air Components&Systems...
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Europe Pneurop Pneurop is the European Committee of Manufacturers of Compressors, Vacuum Technology, Pneumatic Tools, Air Treatment Equipment and Condensate Treatment Equipment. Its members are national associations representing more than 200 manufacturers in 8 EU Member States, in Switzerland and in Turkey. The European market turnover for the business...
37 Is, the VSD, variable speed drive on Air-compressors on its way out ??
The invention of frequency converters has created tons of opportunities to adapt the capacity of industrial machines to the demand. If a machines is at 50% of its demand, often the partial load consumption is almost as high to 80% of its full installed power. However, variable speed drives on air-compressors...
36 Belgium's got talent !
Ghent in Flanders, well known for its textile and weaving industry. In 14th century, during the 100 yrs war between France and England, all French occupied territories were banned to do trading with England. In Flanders, part of Belgium, Jacob Van Artevelde, also known as the Wise man and the Brewer,...
35. Time to measure !
WYSIWYG was hot when the first home-computers came out. What You See Is What You Get ! This is already a couple of decades ago while the millenium-generation takes it for granted. In compressed air business, WYSIWIDG is the standard. What You See Is What You Don't Get ! The marketing which is...
34. A beautiful marriage ?
Factory managers, for air-compressors in their factories, they either are pro-centrifugal or they are pro-Oil-free screw type. Each have their opinions. The centrifugal-pro will argument, the Screw is not reliable and requires to much maintenance. And the Centrifugal is more energy efficient ! The Oil-free screw pro will argument, the...
33. Why do you need to replace your compressor after 10 yrs ?
Today I bought my 7th Fitbit watch. Although I love the functionality of the device, I am so frustrated about the lifetime and quality. The price of the watch is not too expensive, but replacing it every 18 months on average, it becomes a golden watch ! In today's consumer goods, white...
32 Can we fight climate change with Air-compressors ?
The Summer of 2018 is breaking all records and climate experts claim there predictions of the 1970ies become the truth. The statements on the second half 21st century are the most frigthening ever made. Heat waves up 55deg C in central Europe with heavy fires as consequences. Extreme weather conditions like huricanes, floodings...