Aerzen USA insights and guidance for blower, compressor and vacuum pump applications

More pressure for Aerzen Process Gas Compressors

Posted by Pierre Noack on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 @ 11:35 AM

Due to a new bearing and shaft design it is possible to increase the maximum admissible differential pressures to 25 bar in the process gas compressors VRa 236 H and VRa 336 H. Thus, with a multi-stage unit discharge pressures of up to 53 bar abs. can be reached.

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Tags: Aerzen, compressors, screw compressor, oil-free screw process gas compressor, Aerzen USA

Making A Shop Air Compressor Green(er)

Posted by Ralf Weiser on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 @ 09:49 AM

Plant air is a known energy sink and you may not think of a shop air compressor as an area that can be made more sustainable.  At Aerzen’s LEED certified facility in Coatesville we initially were not able to improve upon old concepts at first either.  During the course of the last three years we were able to make significant changes to reduce its environmental impact. Adding an electronic controller, variable speed drive, remote monitoring and recycling waste heat did a fantastic job reducing the carbon foot print of the compressed air system.  They are simple ideas that you can implement in one way shape or form.  Your bottom line may be affected by this more than you think. 

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Tags: positive displacement, rotating equipment, compressors, screw compressor, oil-free screw process gas compressor, Aerzen USA, oil-flooded screw compressor, pneumatic conveying

Lubrication mix-up

Posted by Ralf Weiser on Wed, Mar 31, 2010 @ 11:58 AM
Is it not amazing how many different lubricants there are in a industrial or even a municipal waste water treatment plant?  At the outset the problem is not all that challenging.  Lubrication or maintenance managers usually start by compiling a complete list of machines and the lubricants they need as per their respective operation manuals.  So far, so good.  Than it starts to get complicated, because maintenance techs, operations people or lubrication crews need to do the actual work and more often than we realize they need to make their own mental notes to remind themselves which machines takes what lubricant.  Sometimes people use permanent markers or other devices and leave themselves scribble notes directly on the machines themselves.  How many times has that caused any machinery trouble at your plant? 

There are many solutions that can help avert such issues.  One effective one comes from the Lean Manufacturing program called 5S in which - among other important aspects - lets you sort and mark all items you need to do your job with.  This is perfect for lubricants.  Visual signals such as color coding bins, drums and cans and using the same colors on markings on the actual equipment will make anyone's life a lot easier and also help you reach the maximum service life of your equipment. 

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Tags: Aerzen, positive displacement, compressors, oil-free screw process gas compressor, Aerzen USA, pd blower, rotary lobe blower, oil-flooded screw compressor, pneumatic conveying, aeration

Oil-Free Screw Compressors – An introduction to Dry Gas Sealing Systems

Posted by Pierre Noack on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 @ 03:11 PM

Oil-free compressors are most often used in process gas applications. Hazardous, poisonous or simply dangerous gases are usually being compressed and conveyed by our screw compressors. It is critical therefore, that such conveying media be sealed against leaks to the atmosphere or, in the case of gases incompatible with lubrication oils, against leaks into the compressor's lubrication system. Dry gas sealing systems are often applied for such tasks.

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Tags: Aerzen, positive displacement, rotating equipment, compressors, flare gas compression, screw compressor, oil-free screw process gas compressor, coke oven gas, lime-kiln gas, hydrogen, Aerzen USA, seal gas

Considerations when specifying and purchasing a screw compressor

Posted by Pierre Noack on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 @ 11:51 AM
Buyers have many alternatives when considering which style of compressor is most appropriate for their process requirements. These can include:

1)  Type of compressor:  positive displacement or dynamic

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Tags: Aerzen, positive displacement, rotating equipment, compressors, screw compressor, oil-free screw process gas compressor, pd blower, rotary lobe blower, turbo blowers, sliding vane compressor, oil-flooded screw compressor

Applying the proper flare gas compression technology

Posted by Pierre Noack on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 @ 04:29 PM

 The refinery flare gas can be considered one of the most challenging, but it can be handled with the right compressor.

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Tags: Aerzen, positive displacement, rotating equipment, flare gas compression, screw compressor, oil-free screw process gas compressor, coke oven gas, lime-kiln gas, hydrogen, sliding vane compressor, oil-flooded screw compressor, centrifical compressor, hydrocarbon combinations

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