When installing compressed air storage to help with compressor control of lubricated screw compressors, the location of the tank makes a difference. Having significant receiver capacity of at least 5 gallons per cfm of trim compressor capacity serves to slow down compressor cycles and make the compressors run more efficiently when operating in load/unload more. If […]

By Ron Marshall A farm implement manufacturer purchased a variable speed drive compressor several years ago to reduce his compressed air production costs.  For many years the compressor performed as expected, taking the plant’s part load while one or two base units provided efficient full flow duty. A few months ago, there was a change […]

By Ron Marshall Water contamination is a frustrating problem with compressed air systems.  When you have water forming in your piping system, it is amazing how the liquid can seemingly form in both high spots and low areas. Often water problems are caused by another issue, heat.  Compressed air leaving a compressor may overload the […]

Air compressors create heat, and lots of it.  If this heat is not properly removed, then problems will occur in a compressed air system. Over-temperature shutdowns and failed air dryers are common symptoms of improper cooling. It is important to choose your compressor cooling method wisely and to ensure whatever media you choose is suitable to […]

Compressed air receivers have many uses in a compressed air system and one is to protect against pulse loads.  In fact, these devices, if installed properly, can be used to enhance pulse loads like dust collector cleaning operations. A common problem with dust collectors that use reverse pulse compressed air cleaning is the lack of […]