With the advent of technology and improved infrastructure, our railway system has evolved dramatically over the past 200+ years. Today, millions of people have the luxury of taking high-speed trains traveling from country to country at ~200 mph. The idea of these bullet trains was unimaginable in th

Atlas Copco is heading to Music City for BrewExpo America held by the Brewers Association from May 1 to May 3. The nation’s largest craft brewers conference will host more than 700 vendors who will be offering the industry’s latest products and services. Attendees are invited to stop by booth 1860 t

A common way to analyze a product investment is through a systematic approach, or a life cycle cost (LCC) analysis. This analysis examines all stages in the life cycle of the operating product, including everything from the selection of raw materials to final waste removal and recycling.  LCC

On Feb. 22, Atlas Copco celebrated the grand opening of its new offices in Rock Hill, S.C. The revitalized, five-story Lowenstein building is in the heart of the city’s University Center at Knowledge Park where new offices, restaurants, retail stores and residential spaces will soon open.  Atla

Adsorption drying is a chemical process in which water vapor is bound to adsorption material that can either be a solid or liquid. The general working principle of adsorption dryers is simple: moist air flows over hygroscopic material — typically silica gel, molecular sieves or activated alumina —

Plant applications usually require constant pressure from the compressed air system, and the flow rate must be regulated to match the application’s compressed air demand. There are a number of flow regulation methods available depending on the type of compressor, acceptable pressure variations, air

Working pressure is a critical factor that can significantly impact energy consumption when it comes to dimensioning a compressed air installation. The compressor along with its system design, piping, valve, dryers, filters and other ancillary equipment help determine the necessary working pressure

We’d like to welcome Dorothy Parnell, marketing manager at Atlas Copco, as our new author for The Compressed Air Blog. Dorothy has over 8 years of experience with Atlas Copco Compressors and compressed air solutions. As an industry expert, she cares about sharing and educating others on industry bes

It’s safe to say that most industrial companies are constantly evolving — whether it’s upgrading to new technology, updating processes or adding equipment. These constant changes to production also cause compressed air requirements to fluctuate. In order to accommodate these changes, an operating an

Have you ever wondered what happens to wastewater after it’s disposed? It doesn’t immediately empty into landfills or run off into large bodies of water. In fact, it first enters the sewer system and then goes on to be treated at a wastewater treatment plant. These facilities operate 24/7 to clean w

If you’ve ever taken a trip to Spain then you’re probably familiar with the beautiful southeastern city of Valencia. The over 2000-year-old city is located along the Mediterranean Sea, making it one of the most important commercial ports in the area. Surrounded by the ocean and beautiful parks, the

If you are traveling to Southern California for the 2018 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Jan. 24-25, join Atlas Copco at booth 1911 and raise a glass to oil-free compressors, on-site nitrogen generators and low-pressure blowers. Not your typical toast, to be sure, but sustainable productivity sol

Compressed air is one of the most important utility requirements in a typical industrial manufacturer. It is used in many processes such as pneumatic tools, pneumatic controls, compressed air operated cylinders for machine actuation and more. A properly operating compressed air system often require

Purchasing a compressor and its ancillary equipment has evolved tremendously in recent years. Customers no longer need to purchase the electric motor, starter and after-cooler separately. Today, they can be purchased as turnkey solutions and fully-integrated packages. Although the installation proce

Did you know that 80 to 93 percent of an industrial air compressor’s electrical energy is converted into heat? A properly designed heat recovery unit can recover 50 to 90 percent of available thermal energy and use it to heat air or water.  Typical uses for recovered heat include: Supplementa

On Thursday, Jan. 25, Compressed Air Best Practices (CABP) hosted the first installment of their 2018 Expert Webinar Series. Industry experts including Atlas Copco’s Steven Bruno and Compression Engineering Corporation’s Tim Dugan shared valuable tips on how to size variable speed drive (VSD) air co

If you’ve ever worked with a compressor, you know there’s no way to avoid condensate, and its buildup can cause serious issues like equipment malfunction, downtime and operating inefficiencies. That’s why condensate removal is critical in providing dry air and keeping your equipment running optimall

Contrary to popular belief, compressed air is not a free utility. Almost all industrial plants use compressed air, but little attention is given to its costs when used improperly.  Users can reduce wasteful consumption of compressed air, saving time and money, with the following tips: Identif

Compressed air systems can be sensitive to even the smallest amounts of moisture. The presence of liquid in the system can cause premature rusting, remove lubrication in production equipment and cause manufacturing processes to malfunction. To achieve energy efficiency and optimal results, it’s impo

Compressed air measurements are required to effectively manage your system for peak performance and reliability. It starts with gathering equipment data through a chosen system for data logging. Once these measurements are established, users should create a baseline as a point of reference for exist