Friday, June 10, 2011

How does proper filtration and drying lower your plant's operating costs?

Author: David J. Connaughton
Blog: Compressed Air the Fouth Utility

In almost all applications throughout your plant, clean, dry compressed air will result in lower operating costs. How is that? Oil, dirt and water in the compressed air coats the inside of pipes. This coating creates a source of pressure drop and the loss of pressure is the loss of energy. Water is particularly problematic as it can create corrosion that can be picked up by the air stream and will damage sensitive equipment downstream. In cold environments, this water will turn into ice and could even plug the lines. Filtration and air drying are an effective and cost efficient way to improve the efficiency of your plant air system.

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