More Snow for Less Energy: Is It Real?
Valerie Eacret, Jonathan B. Maxwell, and Betsy Ricker, ERS Presented at ACEEE Summer Study, August 5, 2015. Image credit: Wokandapix Snowmaking is a key part of the ski industry; without it, …
Compressed Air
The Compressed Air Space is Evolving & Reducing Energy Consumption
The Key to Dramatically Reducing Overall Energy Use? Solve the Problem of Moving Air Green Biz, July 28, 2015. Image credit: See-ming Lee The largest energy consumers in the world are …
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Mobile Connectivity for the Fast-Paced Global Manufacturing World
Compressed air efficiency at a distance Plant Engineering, April 8, 2015. Image credit: skeeze Today’s manufacturing facilities are upgrading automation systems and introducing mobile connectivity to meet the demands of the …
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E2e and Lightapp Partner for Evaluation of Innovative Energy Monitoring System
The E2e Project Awarded $5 Million Grant to Evaluate New Advanced Energy Monitoring System Designed to Save Industry Energy and Money E2e, May 14, 2015. Image credit: Fernando50 The E2e …
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Startup Claims to Have Invented Isothermal Compressor
Startup Claims to Have Invented Isothermal Compressor Jesse Remillard for Zondits, March 2, 2015 A startup called Carnot Compression LLC claims that it has invented a centrifugal compressor that achieves …
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Energy Storage in Compressed Air to Feed the Grid
A lot of hot air? Why energy storage matters CNBC, January 12, 2015 People around the world are turning to renewable sources of energy such as the wind and sun, …
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VSD Efficiency Helps German Plant Achieve 10% Energy Savings
In an effort to supply energy-efficient compressed air to process sewage at a treatment plant in the town of Versmold, Germany, two Atlas Copco ZS 55+ oil-free screw blowers with variable speed drive (VSD) have been installed.
Vane or Screw Compressors: Which Is More Efficient?
When it comes to replacing your air compressor, there are two main rotary compressor options available: vane and screw. Both produce the same end result but how do the two compare in terms of energy efficiency? Andy Jones, general manager at Mattei, weighs the technologies up.
Controlling Compressed Air Costs
The installation of Flow Meters in large facilities with multiple air compressors allows the operators to compare compressor usage and adjust them for optimum efficiencies.
Selection Criteria for Purchasing a New Compressed Air System
When buying a new compressor, it is important to select the right model for the application.