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Five Tips to Increase Compressor Installation Efficiency

March 21, 2021/in Articles

Did you know that one of the largest costs for industrial manufacturers is compressed air? That’s right – anywhere from 12% to 40% of a facility’s total energy costs come from its compressed air installation. This means that finding innovative ways (no matter how small) to increase compressed air efficiency can amount to big savings over the long run! Items like leak elimination, air audits, reduced pressure bands, and reducing unloaded running hours are some of the most popular ways to decrease energy usage – but there are many other actions that you can take. Read on to discover additional ways to reduce your costs and make sure your compressor system is running as efficiently as possible!

Think About Heat Recovery. One area that offers manufacturers a significant opportunity for savings? Recovering the waste heat from air compressors! Without energy recovery, this heat is lost into the atmosphere via the cooling system and radiation. While the amount of electrical energy that can be recovered depends on the size of the compressor and the running hours, typical recoveries are between 70% for oil-injected screw compressors to up to 94% for oil-free water-cooled screw compressors. Recovering heat from compressed air also reduces the need for purchasing energy – i.e. for heating hot water or using exhausted cooling air for space heating.

Ensure Your Compressed Air Equipment is Sized Correctly. Choosing the wrong size air compressor for your facility can lead to production issues and increased costs due to wasted energy. When choosing the right type of compressor, consider these questions:

What is the application?

How much airflow does my facility/workshop use?

What is the minimum pressure needed within the facility?

Do I need clean, dry air?

How many hours per year does my compressor operate?

How many shifts do I run per day?

Is there fluctuation in flow demand between shifts?

Are there any plans for future expansion?

Once you have the answers to the above, make sure that you select your compressor based not only on initial cost but on the lowest total lifecycle costs.

Consider New Compressor Technologies. Air compressors are long-term investments that will play a significant role in your business for years to come. The average factory changes air compressors every 7-10 years, meaning that the initial capital expenditure is only a fraction of how much your compressor will cost you in total. 70% (or more!) of your air compressor’s lifecycle cost will come down to its energy usage.

Switching or updating your compressed air installation to the latest technology can reduce energy consumption by up to a quarter. If you have an old or inefficient compressor, the cost to replace it with a new compressor is often less than the current running costs. A modern air compressor with the latest controllers and energy-efficient motors will contribute to your bottom line from day one.

You can also think about upgrading certain aspects if your compressor! Reach out to your compressed air provider to discuss the possibility of replacing major components of your compressor with new, more efficient components. For example, upgrading your compressor with the latest type of electronic controller will allow you to take advantage of the most advanced compressor control management, reduced unloaded running and higher efficiency.

Make Sure You Have the Right Compressor Type. Many applications in the food and beverage, electronics, automotive, textile, and pharmaceutical industries require oil-free air to guarantee product integrity and quality (often specified as Class 0). Oil-free compressed air technology will help to avoid expensive filter replacements, cut the cost of oil condensate treatment and reduce energy loss from pressure drop in filters and, in food & beverage applications, the use of expensive food grade lubricants.

If you have a very large-scale application, you can also consider a centrifugal compressor, given that these offer energy efficiency in process air or in bulk air applications presenting a flat load; they’re also ideal for providing a baseline flow in mixed installations with VSD screw compressors.

Consider VSD (Variable Speed Drive). Most production processes require different levels of demand in different periods, which may mean that the compressor is running off-load or idle (not producing any compressed air) for long periods of time. Great savings can be made if a fixed speed compressor can be replaced by a variable speed drive unit as it only produces compressed air as and when required. This also minimizes offload running of the compressor, which is known to waste energy. A VSD compressor saves an average 35% energy and a VSD+ unit can save as much as 50% compared to a fixed speed unit, even at full load.

Considerations for Selecting a Compressed Air Filter

March 21, 2021/in Articles

Compressed air isn’t inherently clean; like the ambient environment it’s drawn from, the air in your compressor system is filled with a variety of particles, aerosols, and vapors that can contaminate end processes and products, as well as harm machinery and other equipment. This is where compressed air filters come in! By implementing a robust filtration system, you’re improving the quality of your compressed air while simultaneously increasing your system’s efficiency. Keep in mind that the amount and types of filters needed will be dependent on the quality of the air your application or process requires. Now let’s look at the different types of filters, as well as the questions that you can ask, that will help you choose the correct filter(s) for your compressor system.

Types of Compressed Air Filters

First up – what is a compressed air filter, anyway? The answer is simple. It’s a piece of ancillary compressed air equipment that helps to remove any unwanted and potentially harmful contaminants from the compressed air; as mentioned above, these contaminants can be aerosols, particulates, or vapors. Particulates are small, solid particles, like dust, dirt, metal particles from pipe corrosion, and pollen. Aerosols are small liquid droplets (i.e. oil and/or water, depending on the type of compressor), and vapors are liquids that have been converted into a gas.

Compressed air filters fall into three categories: coalescing filters, vapor removal filters, and dry particulate filters. While each type ultimately produces the same result (the removal of contaminants), each of the three function in different ways:

Coalescing filters remove water, oil, and aerosols from the air while a re-entrainment barrier prevents the contaminants from reentering the air. These filters also remove particulates from compressed air, trapping them within the filter media, though this can lead to pressure drops if they aren’t changed regularly. Coalescing filters remove most contaminants very well, reducing particulate levels down to 0.1 micron in size and liquids down to 0.01 ppm.

A low-cost alternative to a coalescing filter is a mist eliminator. While it doesn’t produce the same level of filtration as coalescing filters, it does offer a smaller pressure drop (about 1 psi). This allows systems to operate at lower pressure, which helps decrease energy costs. Mist eliminators are typically best used with liquid condensate and aerosols in lubricated compressor systems.

Vapor removal filters operate on the principal of adsorption. They typically remove lubricant aerosols by using activated carbon granules, carbon cloth or paper. Vapor removal filters work well after coalescing filters, as they can catch and remove gaseous lubricants that will go through the coalescing filter.

Dry particulate filters are usually employed to remove desiccant particles after an adsorption dryer. They can also be implemented at point of use. Dry particulate filters operate in a manner identical to a coalescing filter.

What Filter is Right for My Air Compressor?

Not all compressed air applications are made equal! Different applications require different levels of filtration, so to select the right type of filter for your compressor system, you need to really know your application. For example, if the compressed air is being used to power processes in the pharmaceutical or food and beverage industries, you’ll most likely need a higher quality of compressed air than if you’re using compressed air to power pneumatic tools or fill tires.

You should also ask yourself if your process will be damaged by oil, or if some oil can still be present in air. If your application is sensitive to oil, installing an inline coalescing filter can limit damaging oil interacting with your end use. Also consider how important energy efficiency is to your facility! Lower energy usage leads to lower power bills, and who doesn’t like that? High-efficiency filters can produce extremely clean air (think removing particulates less than 0.01 microns) while minimizing the pressure drop.

Do I Need to Replace My Compressed Air Filter?

Determining when a filter needs replacement depends on things like your air compressor’s hours of operation and the required quality of the compressed air; pressure drops can also indicate a filter needs to be replaced. Consider these four questions when thinking about whether to change a compressed air filter:

Is the manufacturer’s service life expired?

Has an air audit revealed that air quality is below acceptable limits?

Are pressure drops exceeding acceptable levels?

Are pressure drops exceeding the manufacturer’s change point?

Answering yes to any of these questions indicates it’s time for a new filter. You many also consider replacing filter elements before the recommended pressure drops or air quality issues occur, as the increased energy cost from reduced air pressure could be more than that of a new filter.

SAKOON OFFERS PREMIUM COMPRESSED AIR SERVICES IN PAKISTAN THROUGH IIOT

March 9, 2021/in Articles

How IIoT Enables Proactive Maintenance

Proactive maintenance has a direct influence on operating costs. The money saved amounts to several thousand rupees a month for industrial systems. Monitoring can pay off for compressed air generation as well.

Along with cloud technology and appropriate software, sensors form the heart of the IIoT. They help us to better understand the machines and air compressors. Developments in the field of sensor technology have resulted in ever smaller and more cost-effective components, making IIoT measures affordable for medium-sized companies too.

Networking in A Compressed Air Plant

Digital networking of the components in a compressed air plant (such as the compressor, filter and dryer) can minimize costs and increase availability of the plant.

Networking is a key factor when it comes to making savings – it has an influence on and reduces energy and service costs while also leading to greater process reliability and cost control.

Digital networking provides data relevant to wear, costs and quality. It can help you to significantly increase functional reliability and productivity. Savings due to a reduction in operating costs pay for your investment in a very short time frame

As soon as a component is equipped with sensors and networked via the IIoT, it can share messages with the Service department. This gives the Service team precise information about when standard inspections need to be performed or if a component reaches its limit prematurely. To ensure timely intervention, devices must be equipped with intelligent sensors and smart software to forward detailed information about the machine to the relevant departments.

Maintenance Requirements Are Mainly Based On Two Criteria:

Detailed information about the plant such as functions and historical machine data
Environmental factors such as weather conditions, room temperature, humidity

The environmental factors may place differing requirements on the same machine. An on-site inspection is therefore essential if you want to get the most out of an IIoT measure. The sensors must be precisely coordinated and provide reliable machine data which is relevant to the Service department. As a key technology for the IIoT, the Cloud represents a suitable basis for calling up data from anywhere. IIoT software then enables relevant data to be bundled in real time and represented on dashboards

The meshing of three key wheels in the IIoT gears forms the basis for functional proactive maintenance:

Sensor technology incl. gateway and transport
Cloud technology
IIoT software

The Advantages of Proactive Maintenance at a Glance

Timely maintenance for increasing the operating time
Better planning of maintenance work to reduce unnecessary field service calls
Optimization of parts exchange and spare parts management
Fewer ‘unplanned stops’ and shorter ‘planned stops’
Better machine performance

Sakoon Pneumatics has launched IIoT enable proactive compressed air maintenance services in Pakistan, saving many industries from costly breakdowns

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TIPS for Energy Savings in Compressed Air Systems

January 19, 2021/in Articles

Off-Load Compressors Can Consume Up to 70% of Full Load Power

Did you know that even when off-load, compressors can consume up to 70 percent of their full load power?

Make sure that you switch off compressor units overnight where there is no demand for air.
Check the time switch settings regularly to ensure they are optimizing running hours as this can also help to reduce maintenance costs.
You could also consider installing energy management systems to turn compressors off when they are not being used.

Sakoon Pneumatics is a qualified compressed air professional in Pakistan that can help you minimize your energy costs.

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Running and Maintaining Efficiency of Your Air Compressors in winter in Pakistan

December 9, 2020/in Articles

As we dig out our woolly hats, hot water bottles and snow shovels, it’s worth bearing in mind that freezing weather can cause problems with your compressed air equipment. Use these tips to preserve the integrity of your compressed air system and help you ensure it operates safely and efficiently in the cold.

To help you to ensure that your supply remains constant and unaffected by the cold snap, Sakoon recommends taking the following steps:

Practice Thorough Maintenance All Winter Long
Drains: Check all drains, as a backed-up or damaged drain can lead to frozen condensate that can break components and plug airlines or orifices. If you do not have an automatic drainage system, manually empty drains of condensate each day to prevent freezing.
Lubricant: Routinely check the state of your lubricant, as cold temperatures can cause lubricants to thicken and be less effective. Further, thickened lubricant demands more power to rotate the pump which strains and overloads the motor while thick lubricant doesn’t flow well which can starve the rotating parts of lubricant resulting in premature wear.
Filters: Evaluate and change your filters on a regular basis.
Leak Detection: Leak repair is critical to ensuring your machine’s efficiency, as leaks can result in major energy losses. Watch for leaks and consider hiring a third-party servicer who can screen for undetected air leaks with ultrasonic leak detection technology.
Dryers: If you haven’t already, it may be prudent to install new system dryers that are prepared to handle changing conditions or add additional dryers to mitigate condensation when the airlines are subject to sub-freezing ambient conditions.
Ventilation: Every compressor requires a certain volume of ambient air changes within the room to ensure proper ventilation during the hottest months of the year. Thermostatically controlled fans and exhaust louvers only operate when temperatures rise above a set point temperature and remain closed during cold conditions..
Temperature: No industrial air compressor should be operating in temperatures below 4 degrees Celsius, and many experts recommend keeping your compressor room around or above 4 degrees during the winter.

Taking these preventative measures should keep your compressed air equipment running throughout winter, but if you do have any problems, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to help. +92 333 2126210, info@sakoon.com.pk

Reasons and Benefits of Renting Air Compressors

September 29, 2020/in Articles

Compressed air is essential to most industrial processes, and temporary requirements for compressed air may arise at any time. When this kind of demand occurs, quick action and the highest level of responsiveness and reliability are essential. Strategically effective use of compressor leasing requires industrial facilities and utility operators to perform operations before they are needed.

Industry professionals must keep following concerns in mind when opting for rental solutions:

Is my need short term or long term?
In an emergency, what is the easiest way to avoid a shutdown?
Is renting compressed air good for my seasonal peak demands?
What’s my actual requirements for rental air compressor?
Do I need to rent any parts or accessories alongside air compressors?
How much could I benefit from having the latest technologies?
How can I best increase my plant’s efficiencies?
What benefit I gain from renting air compressor rather than buying it?

The answer to all these questions would lead industrialists to further questioning why to rent. There are many reasons to rent an air compressor rather than buying new, few are discussed in detail here:

Unforeseen Equipment Failure

Emergency situations inevitably occur. Ensuring the continuous use of clean and reliable compressed air on the production line is essential. The failure of compressed air equipment can cause serious consequences. Minimizing costs and delays due to unplanned maintenance is a top priority. Avoiding real downtime can have a significant impact on the company’s profits. In order to reduce downtime, use the rental option immediately and make adjustments to the current system. Contingency planning is just a matter of best practice.

Seasonal Peak Demands

Sometimes it is necessary to rent an air compressor to increase the capacity currently in use. For companies, seasonal demand can be a big variable. Spikes like this require additional compressors, which can facilitate the additional compressed air necessary to accommodate the seasonal ordering period. In addition to the seasonality of the sales cycle, it is also important to consider seasonal weather conditions. The performance of some compressors may be affected by the natural conditions at their location. The support of the additional compressor can help the productivity to be separated from the optimization.

Planned Shutdown and Maintenance

When facilities change, the last thing that needs to be done is to threaten product quality and productivity. During plant upgrades, refurbishments or routine maintenance, temporary compressed air solutions help to keep running and keep production at maximum efficiency. When planning equipment changes, while adopting new equipment and other changes, air compressor leasing can maintain key processes.

Save Capital Cost

A vital reason to consider renting an air compressor is simply financial. Compressors cannot be sold at low prices. This means that the company will need a reasonable capital budget to start and operate the equipment. Rent is often more affordable. When renting an air compressor, the company can pay on demand. It can open up operating budgets so that they can keep up with operations and uptime. In terms of costs, this can also save maintenance costs, as most lease agreements come with support services for these air compressors.

Productivity Optimization

Usually, when inheriting a compressor or buying a new compressor, they need to adapt to the current system. Therefore, renting can be a choice of convenience as well. Since the leased compressors are usually temporary equipment, it is easier to specify them according to system requirements. Adjust the compressor to suit the facility’s system. If the situation changes, you can rent another compressor. This adaptability can additionally save costs and optimize productivity in different ways. Compressors that meet company specifications mean the best compressed air quality, precise pressure levels and reduced waste.

Rental Air Compressor Availability

When the compressed air system fails, time is of the essence, and the time from telephone call to delivery of temporary equipment must be the shortest. The rapid procurement of temporary equipment will reduce operational downtime and increase productivity. Sakoon Pneumatics Rental Services provides a wide range of compressed air rental fleet tailored according to the specific needs of your compressed air system. It is a professional rental compressed air source, specializing in air compressors for 40 Years and provide quick setup, cost-and-energy efficient solution.

Premium Compressed Air Services – Packages and Benefits

September 22, 2020/in Articles

Sakoon Service is committed to keeping its customers premium quality products in mint condition with our premium quality service, “Sakoon”. Sakoon Pneumatics is a specialist in troubleshooting services, predictive and preventive maintenance, and has a certified service team to take care of our customers.

Since 1980, Sakoon has been providing premium quality Service Contracts with certified service teams at 85 cities of Pakistan. Our aim is to provide best of services and ‘peace of mind’ to every industrialist across Pakistan.

Experts of Compressed Air Systems in Pakistan, Sakoon Pneumatics offer multiple packages as per your system requirements. There are many benefits to having a service agreement with Sakoon for your compressed air equipment. These benefits come to you on many fronts

Improved Pricing: Service agreement work is performed at a discount from our standard labour rate.

Flexibility in Type: We have options of service contract to choose from.

Annual Service Contract
- 12 Regular Visits
- 4 Trouble shooting visits
Schedule Service Contract
- Visits as per compressor parts replacement schedule
Troubleshooting Visits
- Emergency Situations
- System Breakdown
One Time Visit
- Technical Evaluation
- Compressor Health-check

Resource Utilization: Let a compressed air equipment specialist maintain your compressed air equipment, so that your plant staff can focus on your production equipment.

Improved Performance: Sakoon trains its technicians on the systems approach, so that machines are set to work at peak energy saving performance.

Less Downtime: Equipment that is properly maintained is less likely to fail, reducing the chance of costly unscheduled downtime

Predictive Maintenance: Sakoon offers remote monitoring of Compressed Air Equipment to prevent any failure before its time.

Warranty: Service Agreements can help you stay within the terms of manufacturer warranties.

Sakoon Pneumatics are experts in Compressed Air for 40 years. Sakoon offers Services Contracts, Compressor Health-Check Visits, and Genuine Replacement Parts for compressors of all brands. It has one of the best Air-End Refurbishment facilities in Pakistan. Moreover, given unexpected situations and peak-season demands, Sakoon offers Rental Fleet of variety of products related to Compressed Air Systems.

Compressed Air Treatment and its Components

August 6, 2020/in Articles

The correct compressed air treatment can significantly improve the machine’s process and production reliability. Particles, water and oil in compressed air will shorten the life and function of components and systems. They can also damage productivity and energy efficiency.

Why Compressed Air Filtration is Necessary

One cubic foot of compressed air may contain millions of dust particles, large amounts of water and oil, and even heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and mercury. If it is not filtered out, the trouble-free operation of system components (such as valves and cylinders) cannot be guaranteed for a long time. Inadequate treatment of compressed air can contaminate the control valve and cause seal ring expansion and premature wear.

Types of Filters and Air Treatment Equipment

There are many types of air treatment components that can be used to remove pollutants, such as solid particles, liquid water, water vapor and oil vapor, odorants, and even bacteria and viruses. For most automation applications, the focus is on removing solid particles and water.

The water separator adopts a centrifugal design or coalescence principle to remove condensate.

The centrifugal separator causes a rotational movement in the air, forcing the particles to accelerate in a radially outward movement. Once it reaches the outside, it drains into the bowl. These effectively remove water droplets and dust and dirt particles larger than 5 microns. This process requires no maintenance.
The coalescing filter allows air to flow from the inside of the filter element to the outside. These filter cartridges must be replaced regularly.

Filters are used to remove particles, condensate and oil.

The coarse/particulate filter has a pore size of 5 to 40 microns. The air flows through the centrifugal separator and then through the filter element. The filter element is usually a sintered material, such as polyethylene or bronze.
Fine filters and microfilters remove particles smaller than 1 micron (down to 0.01 micron). Air flows from the inside to the outside of the filter element. The solid particles are stuck in the filter element, clogging the filter element. Fluid particles such as condensate or oil can coalesce or adhere to larger droplets, which can float and become trapped in the filter bowl. It is important to cascade filters to avoid premature clogging of filter elements.
The activated carbon filter combines hydrocarbon residues, odorants and oil vapors.
The sterile filter ensures that the air is free of bacteria.

There are several different types of drain pipes for the filter unit:

Manual: Tighten the drain plug to manually drain the condensate. These require regular maintenance schedules (i.e. once per shift).
Semi-automatic/normally open: This type of drain opens immediately after the compressed air is closed.
Fully automatic/normally open: This type of drain will open immediately when the compressed air is cut off or the bowl reaches the specified water level.
Fully automatic/normally closed: These filters will open after turning on the compressed air and reaching the specified liquid level in the filter bowl.
There is also an electric drain pipe, which can be opened/closed remotely by electric signals.

Dryers are used to remove water vapor that exceeds the capabilities of fine and micro coalescing filters and is classified according to the available pressure dew point (PDP). The pressure dew point defines the temperature to which compressed air can be cooled without condensing. Following are the major types of compressed air dryers

The refrigeration dryer is commonly located downstream of the factory air compressor. The air is cooled to just freezing in the cooling device, and the discharged condensate is discharged. The pressure dew point reached is approximately 3°C (37°F).
The membrane dryer suppresses the pressure dew point related to the inlet conditions. Air flows longitudinally through a bundle of parallel hollow fibers. In this process, water vapor diffuses due to the local pressure drop from the inside of the fiber to the outside.
When the pressure dew point is -40°F (-40°C) to -94°F (-70°C), an adsorption dryer can be used. The dryer uses molecular forces to bind gas or vapor molecules to a desiccant, such as desiccant beads. Since the desiccant is renewable, two chambers are required. When one of them dries, the other desiccant has time for cold or hot regeneration.

Properly Maintaining Filter Elements

In order to maintain the effective operation of the filter, the filter element needs to be replaced regularly. How often an operation needs to be performed depends on variables such as the quality of the air supplied and the operating time of the machine.

A more reliable method is to use a differential pressure sensor, which measures the pressure drop between the air supply and output pressure of the filter. The pressure drop indicates when the filter is clogged. These can be electrical sensors that send signals to the PLC, which can then alert the operator, or can be visual indicators of the filter unit itself.
Feel free to contact us with your reliable Compressed Air service partner Sakoon Pneumatics.

Post Lockdown – Guidelines for Restarting Compressed Air System

July 20, 2020/in Articles

The primary and popular question from utility operators, after months of lockdown, is “How to restart air compressor after lengthy downtime?

The definition of lengthy downtime in the world of air compressors actually depends on the geographic location of the equipment. Humid climate may take two to three weeks, while a relatively dry climate may take three months or more. When the air compressor is shut down for a long time, the necessary precaution is to manually turn over the air end and the motor during the shutdown to avoid the possibility of rust on the air end and/or the motor bearing.

The first question to customers, who will start the compressed air system after a prolonged stoppage, is that when was the last time preventive maintenance performed on it. The answer to this basic question will help determine the correct process.

It is important to know about the preventive maintenance schedule because if used for a long time or the machine is stopped for a period of time, the filters, controls and oil may become dirty and corroded. These are machine components that provide clean air and have a significant impact on the reliability of the machine.

Starting the machine after a long time, check all electrical connections, air connections, and fluid levels. It is recommended to drain water from the tank/drip tube/filter and the components that need to be cleaned.

Another technique is to turn on the equipment and run it under load to ensure that the operation and safety control functions are working properly. Then check unit for the appropriate temperature to see if there is a leak. If hoses and fittings are not used, they sometimes dry out or break.

Be sure to perform these steps and check before production begins to prevent potential downtime due to compressed air problems:

Changing the oil, air filter, oil filter, and separator, and greasing and cleaning the controls on the air compressors is recommended. Likewise, changing pre and after filters on the dryer is a good practice.
Turn off the power of the air compressor.
Remove the protective cover of the driveshaft and turn the drive coupling to check whether the air compressor can rotate freely. If the air compressor rotates freely, reinstall the protective cover and turn on the power of the air compressor.
Turn on the cooling water and blast cooling system (if the air compressor is water-cooled).
Close the air compressor exhaust valve, and then start the air compressor.
Slowly open the exhaust valve until the air pressure between air compressor and air network is equal. At this time, the air compressor is back online.
For consultation with compressed air experts, contact Sakoon Pneumatics

About Sakoon Pneumatics

Sakoon Pneumatics is an expert in Compressed Air for 40 years. Sakoon offers Services Contracts, Compressor Health-Check Visits, and Genuine Replacement Parts for compressors of all brands. It has one of the best Air-End Refurbishment facilities in Pakistan. Moreover, given unexpected situations and peak-season demands, Sakoon offers Rental Fleet of variety of products related to Compressed Air Systems.

How to Select Right Air Compressor Dryer for your Application

June 23, 2020/in Articles

The ambient air entering the air compressor always contains water vapor. At 75⁰F and 75% relative humidity, a 25-horsepower compressor will produce 20 gal. amount of water per day. This water vapor must be condensed and removed from the air system. Condensate is a contaminant that can adversely affect the final application. Failure to remove condensate can lead to corrosion, air leakage, pressure drop and scale formation in the distribution system.

Compressed air will concentrate the water vapor content. Compressed air also heats it and keeps the water vaporized. When compressed air enters the distribution system and cools, the vapor condenses. When compressed air expands from high pressure to atmospheric pressure, it cools further. Liquid water or condensate is unacceptable in many process applications and will contaminate the entire compressed air system.

Modern-day compressed air dryer technologies are numerous including refrigerant dryer, dessicant dryer, membrane dryer and Deliquescent dryer, you can see that there is no shortage of air dryer options. But of course, sometimes this may just be a problem. When there are too many choices, how do you know which one is correct?

Here are five tips to help you navigate among all possible options to find the ideal air dryer for your project.

Don’t Overestimate Your Needs

In some cases, it is not necessary to dry the air too much. In this case, part of the dry air will also work. If this describes your intended application, please realize that you do not need to purchase the largest, most advanced, and heavy-duty machines. Generally, products with lower strength can also work according to your needs.

Over-drying the air and reducing humidity far beyond the feasible range is wasteful. You may end up spending more money on a machine that far exceeds the equipment you need, and will eventually consume more energy than necessary.

Don’t Underestimate Your Needs

On the other hand, it is important not to underestimate your needs. If you need completely dry air, it is worth investing in more heavy equipment. Humid air can damage your project, costly maintenance work, and time wasted in solving problems.

If you really need a more powerful option, please buy it now. It will be worth it.

Be aware of ambient temperature

Consider the space in which your air dryer will work. What is the ambient temperature? Will the ambient temperature be lower than the temperature of the compressed air coming out of the dryer? If this is the case, you may experience condensation problems as the air is exhausted from the dryer.

Know your Required Dew Point

When you start your findings to determine the air dryer to choose, please pay attention to the dew point required for your application. Depending on the dew point, different air dryers will be used.

The required dew point will help you determine which air dryer is best for your application

For example, if you need a dew point of 32 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, the membrane dryer will do the job correctly. On the other hand, if the dew point is below -40 degrees Fahrenheit, it is best to use a desiccant dryer.

Technical Evaluation from Compressed Air Experts

It’s always greater to get advice from your local Air Compressor Experts. This will not only benefit in selection of air dryer but also, for cost effective and optimized solution according to your needs. With more than 40 years of experience in Pakistani Industry, Sakoon Pneumatics provided all consultant and technical evaluation services to give its clients best of solutions.

Moreover, Sakoon offers Services Contracts and Genuine Replacement Parts for compressors of all brands. It has one of the best Air-End Refurbishment facilities in Pakistan. Furthermore, given unexpected situations and peak-season demands, Sakoon offers Rental Fleet of variety of products related to Compressed Air Systems.