Author name: Air Energy Audit

General safety requirements for compressed air The following precautions pertain to the use of compressed air in machine shops: All pipes, hoses, and fittings must have a rating of the maximum pressure of the compressor. Compressed air pipelines should be identified (psi) as to maximum working pressure. Air supply shutoff valves should be located (as […]

6 common design mistakes in compressed air systems Compressed air is inherently inefficient, but designing the right-sized system will maximize efficiency. Compressed air systems are always essential parts of industrial plants, and we need to ensure they are well designed and will run efficiently. Compressed air auditing professionals frequently come across many common design mistakes