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Air Compressor Selection - Guide 1

Air Compressor Selection - Guide 1
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Air Compressor Guide Provided as a service by Kaeser Compressors, Inc. Getting the Most for Your Money How to Select and Protect Your Air Compressor Investment Evaluating a Compressed Air System Types of Air Compressors Selecting an Air Compressor Maintenance Troubleshooting Glossary and Reference Data

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To evaluate a compressed air system, you must begin at the end: What are your air requirements at the point of use? Once you determine exactly what type and how much air you need, you can begin to factor-in design considerations, costs, and efficiencies. Design Considerations Careful planning is essential for smooth operation. System configuration should take into consideration both your requirements and the physical characteristics of your installation. Air-cooled vs. Water-cooled. Aircooled compressors have either integrally-mounted or separate oil and air coolers. These coolers require...

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Kaeser Air Compressor Guide 7 Troubleshooting In a compressed air system, as in any plant system, problems occur during routine operation. Most of these problems are minor and can be corrected by simple adjustments, cleaning or replacing a part, or eliminating an adverse condition. Any major problem that may develop is generally related to improper cooling or lubrication, poor maintenance and operating practices, or misapplying the system. The troubleshooting chart below is not comprehensive, but indicates some common problems that can develop in compressed air systems using positive...

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Compressed air is the fourth utility. Along with gas, electricity and water, it is essential to most modern industrial and commercial operations. It runs tools and machinery, provides power for material handling systems, and ensures clean, breathable air in contaminated environments. It is used by virtually every industrial segment from aircraft and automobiles to dairies, fish farming, and textiles. A plant’s expense for its compressed air is often viewed only in terms of the cost of the equipment. Energy costs, however, represent as much as 70% of the total expense in producing compressed...

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advantages such as flexibility in pressure selection. Automatic belttensioning devices are a must to ensure transmission efficiency and protect bearings from excess stress. Operating Interface: The control panel must be reliable, user-friendly, and run the compressor efficiently. It should indicate operational status as well as offer maintenance interval reminders, diagnostic information and external communications capability for remote monitoring and control. Interconnecting Piping. Look for rigid piping with flexible connections to eliminate leaks. Vibration Isolation. Vibrations can...

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6 Visit our Website: www.kaeser.com Simple Service Kaeser compressors are designed for easy maintenance and serviceability. The air filter, oil filter, and oil separator are all easy to reach, check, and replace. Special inlet filter mats are readily accessible. To facilitate oil changes, each rotary screw compressor is fitted with an oil change pressurization valve and drain hose. The doors and lid on the compressor cabinet allow immediate access to all maintenance points. Maintenance To most people who select an air compressor, the most important factors are overall cost, efficiency, ease...

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Kaeser Air Compressor Guide 3 Global Standards ISO 8573.1 was developed in 1991 by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) to help facility engineers specify compressed air quality globally with “Quality Classes” for solid particulates, humidity and oil. Quality classes provide an internationally accepted unit of measure. A typical pharmaceutical plant, for example, would have a compressed air specification of ISO Quality Class 1.2.1. This is equivalent to 0.01 micron particulate filtration, -40° F (-40°C) dew point, and 0.008 ppm (0.01 mg/m3) oil filtration. Quality Classes 0...

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