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Clean Air Treatment Brochure
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Compressed Air System Control KAESER FLOW CONTROLLER Capacities from 250 to 24,000 cfm

Do you need a Flow Controller? Most systems have fluctuating demand. If not controlled, system pressure will also fluctuate, leading to inconsistent production, higher scrap rates, and higher energy usage. To compensate, many users run more compressors than needed and at higher pressures than needed. Raising the pressure increases the power consumption on the compressor (approx 1% for every 2 psig increase), but the increased air consumption due to artificial demand and high leak rates create even greater energy usage. Compressed air is a very expensive utility. At 8 cents per kWh, a 100 hp...

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Further, stored compressed air Typical System with and without Kaeser Flow Controller (KFC) can now be used to satisfy air demand spikes (see point 5, Figure 4) without pressure drop at the point of use. Additional energy is saved, since standby compressors do not have to come on-line. This greatly reduces compressor cycling and ensures more efficient use of compressors. An added benefit is that by reducing wide fluctuations in volume flow (and velocity), the KFC ensures that your dryers and filters have adequate contact time to properly clean your compressed air. This protects production...

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Kaeser Compressors, Inc. 511 Sigma Drive Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 Phone 540-898-5500 Fax 540-898-5520 www.kaeser.com The Air Systems Specialist With over 90 years of experience, Kaeser is the air systems specialist. Our extensive 120,000 square foot facility allows us to provide unequaled product availability. With service centers nationwide and our 24-hour emergency parts guarantee, Kaeser customers can rely on the best after-sales support in the industry. Kaeser stands committed to providing the highest quality air system for your specific compressed air needs. © 2011 Kaeser...

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