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EERE originally undertook this project as part of a series of sourcebook publicationson industrial systems. Other topics in this series include: pump systems; fan systems; motors; process heating; and steam systems. As work on the first edition progressed, the Compressed Air Challenge® was formed, bringing together the extraordinary combined talents of compressed air system auditors, trade associations, equipment manufacturers and distributors, utilities, and government agencies in a collaborative effort to improve the performance of industrial compressed air systems. The two programs joined forces in preparing this second edition. For more information about EERE and the Compressed Air Challenge®, see Section 3: Where to Find Help.  \nThe Compressed Air Challenge®, EERE’s BestPractice Program, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Resource Dynamics Corporation wish to thank the staff at the many organizations who so generously assisted in the collection of data for this sourcebook. The contributions, review, and input of the following participants in the Compressed Air Challenge® are appreciated:  \nChris Beals, Air Science Engineering, Inc.  \nJoseph Ghislain, Ford Motor Land Services Corporation Henry Kemp, Strategic Air Concepts  \nDavid McCulloch, The Compressed Air and Gas Institute Wayne Perry, Kaeser Compressors, Inc.  \nDavid Prator, Atlas Copco  \nWilliam Scales, Scales Air Compressor Corporation Gary Shafer, Ingersoll-Rand Company  \nDean Smith, Air Science Engineering, Inc.  \nTom Taranto, ConservAIR, Inc.  \nH.P. Van Ormer, Air Power USA  \nWe would also like to thank the following member companies of the Compressed Air and Gas Institute for their input:  \nAtlas Copco Compressors Inc.  \nCampbell Hausfeld domnick hunter inc.  \nGardner Denver Machinery Inc.  \nHankison International Ingersoll-Rand Company Pneumatech/ConservAIR Inc.  \nQuincy Compressor Division, ENPRO Sullair Corporation  \nZeks Air Drier Corporation  \nFinally, a special thanks to David McCulloch, William Scales, and Gary Shafer for their extraordinary assistance.  \nPrepared for: Compressed Air Challenge® and the  \nUnited States Department of Energy  \nPrepared by: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory  \nWashington, DC  \nResource Dynamics Corporation  \nVienna, VA  \nContents  \nAcknowledgements i  \nTable of Contents ii  \nList of Figures, Tables, and Appendices Figures iii Quick Start Guide   1   \nSection 1: Introduction to Industrial Compressed Air Systems   3  Components of An Industrial Compressed Air System 3 Uses of Compressed Air 15  \nSection 2: The Performance Opportunity Roadmap  17  1-Analyzing Compressed Air Needs 19 2-Potentially Inappropriate Uses of Compressed Air 23 3-Compressed Air System Leaks 27 4-Pressure Drop and Controlling System Pressure 31 5-Compressed Air System Controls 35 6-Compressed Air Storage 41 7-Proven Opportunities at the Component Level 47 8-Maintenance of Compressed Air Systems for Peak Performance 53 9-Heat Recovery and Compressed Air Systems 59 10-Baselining Compressed Air Systems 61  \n11-Determining Your Compressed Air System Analysis Needs 65  \n12-Compressed Air System Economics and Selling Projects to Management 69  \nSection 3: Where To Find Help   75   \nBestPractices 75  \nCompressed Air Challenge® 78  \nDirectory of Contacts 80  \nResources and Tools 81  \nAppendices 93   \nAppendix A: Glossary of Basic Compressed Air System Terminology 95  \nAppendix B: Packaged Compressor Efficiency R","cbCaiijFJSmMEVSz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiijFJSmMEVSz","pdf",1041423,128,"English","# Acknowledgements\n# Table of Contents\n# List of Figures, Tables, and Appendices\n# Quick Start Guide\n# Section 1: Introduction to Industrial Compressed Air Systems\n## Components of An Industrial Compressed Air System\n## Uses of Compressed Air\n# Section 2: The Performance Opportunity Roadmap\n## 1-Analyzing Compressed Air Needs\n## 2-Potentially Inappropriate Uses of Compressed Air\n## 3-Compressed Air System Leaks\n## 4-Pressure Drop and Controlling System Pressure\n## 5-Compressed Air System Controls\n## 6-Compressed Air Storage\n## 7-Proven Opportunities at the Component Level\n## 8-Maintenance of Compressed Air Systems for Peak Performance\n## 9-Heat Recovery and Compressed Air Systems\n## 10-Baselining Compressed Air Systems\n## 11-Determining Your Compressed Air System Analysis Needs\n## 12-Compressed Air System Economics and Selling Projects to Management\n# Section 3: Where To Find Help\n## BestPractices\n## Compressed Air Challenge®\n## Directory of Contacts\n## Resources and Tools\n# Appendices\n## Appendix A: Glossary of Basic Compressed Air System Terminology\n## Appendix B: Packaged Compressor Efficiency Ratings\n## Appendix C: CAGI’s Compressor and Dryer Data Sheets\n## Appendix D: The Compressed Air System Marketplace\n## Appendix E: Guidelines for Selecting a Compressed Air System Provider","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this sourcebook for industry users?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a practical reference to help compressed air system users recognize performance improvement potential, highlights significant opportunities, and points readers to additional assistance.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the performance opportunity roadmap?\",\"answer\":\"The roadmap covers analyzing compressed air needs, inappropriate uses, system leaks, pressure drop and pressure control, system controls, storage, component-level opportunities, maintenance, heat recovery, and baselining.\"},{\"question\":\"Where can readers find help and resources after using the guide?\",\"answer\":\"Section 3 lists BestPractices, the Compressed Air Challenge®, a directory of contacts, and resources and tools, followed by supporting appendices.\"}]","Improving Compressed Air System Performance - A Sourcebook for Industry | PDF",1789465634,323]