Air (Energy)

Process plants rely on air for a variety of duties from reacting with chemicals to transporting materials to cleaning equipment. Air is not free. Indeed, compressed air often is the most expensive utility at a site. Leaks and other factors that compromise system efficiency compound the cost issue. Many facilities can improve their use of air and cut costs.

Articles

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Emissions monitoring is becoming more critical at chemical plants
Global governments, including the United States and European Union, have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. To achieve that target, countries are imposing regulations...
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When selecting an air compressor, focusing on the energy bill for the current unit and potential savings can lead to a suboptimum choice. Instead, users should keep five key points...
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Special report points to challenges and ways to triumph.
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Compressors and air dryers are among the elements demanding careful attention

News

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March 1, 2022
She will serve as a member of the Air Products board's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and its Management Development and Compensation Committee.
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Aug. 28, 2017
Ingvar Landälv will be recognized with the 2017 Don Klass Award for Excellence in Thermochemical Conversion Science at tcbiomass2017.
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April 7, 2017
The Standards for Air Cooled Condensers covers specification and design recommendations, along with performance and operational issues associated with air cooled condensers for...
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Aug. 12, 2016
The winners will be revealed on November 3 in Manchester, UK.

White Papers: In Depth Research

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Sept. 30, 2014
Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...
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Feb. 24, 2012
Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...
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Feb. 14, 2012
Compressed air systems are sometimes called the "4th Utility" due to their presence in almost all industrial processes and facilities. As US water consumption continues to increase...
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April 7, 2010
Chemical manufacturers today are looking at all aspects of their business to conserve energy and decrease costs. Compressed air is often over looked in these efforts as many people...
July 17, 2020
Knowing the function of valves, lubrication and pulsation control can spare maintenance and save money.
May 25, 2020
It is rare for compressed air consumption to be consistent, so it makes sense for air systems to be sized so that the total capacity meets peak demand. The problem is that most...
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May 14, 2020
Kaeser's expanded Secotec refrigerated dryer line features five new models for larger compressed air systems.
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May 5, 2020
Understand the tradeoffs posed by the various options