Compressed Air Basics

Historically, the inlet butterfly valves had been the industry standard for centrifugal compressors. However, in the last twenty years, the inlet guide vane has come to the forefront as an option providing additional energy saving benefits. Read more

The cost of energy is the single largest expense facing manufacturers who operate air compressors and can account for up to 75% of the compressor life cycle cost. Because of this, understanding what you are spending to run your compressor is critical when looking for potential savings. Read more

A common mistake when purchasing an air compressor is making a selection based on capital cost alone rather than reviewing the total equipment ownership costs. To get started in your cost savings journey this year, you must first identify the following expenses associated with your system. Read more