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Friday, 23 January 2009
What our customers say!
Airchannel, the charted member of British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), is taking part in a Customer Satisfaction Survey, independently run by BCAS, and so far the company have received a very positive response!
"Our customer's satisfaction is our priority, and its the customers feedback (both good or bad) that helps us to improve our standards."
"Our customer's satisfaction is our priority, and its the customers feedback (both good or bad) that helps us to improve our standards."
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Data logging proves the need for Variable Speed Compressor
The Challenge
It’s fair to say that the cost of energy is the dominant thought prevailing engineering managers, and this has driven the demand for energy recovery devices in all major plants. Airchannel has been looking at ways of working with customers to achieve levels of energy cost savings that will make a real difference to their bottom line, despite the rising charges.
Studies prove that better control, housekeeping and maintenance could save operators up to one third of the energy used across their compressed air systems (source The Carbon Trust). But Airchannel believes that there are many ways for those in the manufacturing sector to reduce the impact of these rises by reviewing their compressed air systems.
One example of this is Henry Bell & Co (Grantham) Limited, a major supplier of flaked cereals, pulses and seeds to the animal and pet food industry. Following conversations with the Company, Airchannel was asked to conduct an air audit to identify weaknesses in its ageing air system. Their compressors were at least 20 years old and Airchannel believed they were inefficient and uneconomic, with no automatic control functionality.
Airchannel’s solution
The audit of the compressed air system was carried out using data logging equipment. An intelligent data logging device was attached to the system to monitor the quantity as well as the pattern of usage of compressed air over a working period. The data was analysed to produce a pattern of actual site demand.
The results of the audit were so conclusive that Henry Bell was determined to restructure its compressed air supply completely. Airchannel was awarded the turnkey contract to provide the best equipment in terms of low energy consumption and air availability, and at the same time offering significant advantages in its flexibility and economic performance.
For a system to operate energy efficiently, the supply of air from the compressor has to match demand, which will rise and fall over different shift patterns, and so Airchannel promoted the advantages of introducing a variable speed compressor, as the major single cause of energy wastage in compressed air systems comes down to air being generated but not used. A conventional fixed speed compressor producing zero compressed air can still be using 20 to 70% of full load power.
Airchannel proposed a Worthington Rollair® compressor from their V range of variable speed compressors. These can reduce compressed air production. Whatever the pressure requirement the Rollair ® V will precisely match load to demand by constantly varying the motor speed to ensure the most efficient use of energy – no offload running.
The system balances air supply to meet fluctuations in plant demand, and provides the appropriate volume of air across the entire plant. The Worthington compressor is much simpler with fewer moving parts for easier maintenance and electronic controls reduce stress on the components, for even longer life.
One of the advantages of the Rollair® compressor is that the motor is placed directly under the cooling air turbine. This means the motor has a constant flow of cooling air across it, resulting in low motor temperature even at low speed. It contributes to a longer motor life. Moreover, air cooling turbine gives low rotational speed, superior air flow, 30% lower energy to a conventional motor driven fan, and a very low noise level.
Being small, the inverter is vertically integrated into the cubicle of a standard Rollair® canopy. Thus it has one of the smallest prints in the market today. Innovations in the field of electronics has lead to frequent improvement of components.
In addition to supplying the compressed air function, Airchannel also installed a Maxigas nitrogen generator, manufactured by Domnick Hunter, allowing Henry Bell to make their own gas on site, cost effectively satisfying their nitrogen gas requirements. All associated pipework was also provided under the contract.
ResultsThere are financial incentives available and Airchannel maintains that the resulting energy cost savings means the new equipment is self-funding over a very short period. For Henry Bell & Co there was also the possibility of obtaining an interest-free loan under the Carbon Trust's energy efficiency programme. Airchannel researched this funding option, and obtained a four year interest free loan from the Trust.
Henry Bell is already benefiting from reduced down-time associated with changing Nitrogen gas cylinders through an on-demand high purity food grade supply. It is also safer than high-pressure containers as man-handling is eliminated, offering exceptional food grade nitrogen at a controlled flow, pressure and purity.
Client Testimonial
Established since 1825, Henry Bell has always kept pace with innovation and technology, their state-of-the-art computerised mixing plant has enabled the Company to meet the increased production and specialist blend demands of their customers. So when Airchannel explained the huge potential savings that were possible with the new system, the Company was keen to embrace the new equipment.
Commenting on the success of the contract Mr. Thomas Lee, Managing Director, said: “The methodical way Airchannel went about demonstrating the potential savings we could make, through data logging, impressed us, and when they showed us the savings that could be achieved by changing our compressor, we change our air supply straight away and the results have been truly convincing.”
It’s fair to say that the cost of energy is the dominant thought prevailing engineering managers, and this has driven the demand for energy recovery devices in all major plants. Airchannel has been looking at ways of working with customers to achieve levels of energy cost savings that will make a real difference to their bottom line, despite the rising charges.
Studies prove that better control, housekeeping and maintenance could save operators up to one third of the energy used across their compressed air systems (source The Carbon Trust). But Airchannel believes that there are many ways for those in the manufacturing sector to reduce the impact of these rises by reviewing their compressed air systems.
One example of this is Henry Bell & Co (Grantham) Limited, a major supplier of flaked cereals, pulses and seeds to the animal and pet food industry. Following conversations with the Company, Airchannel was asked to conduct an air audit to identify weaknesses in its ageing air system. Their compressors were at least 20 years old and Airchannel believed they were inefficient and uneconomic, with no automatic control functionality.
Airchannel’s solution
The audit of the compressed air system was carried out using data logging equipment. An intelligent data logging device was attached to the system to monitor the quantity as well as the pattern of usage of compressed air over a working period. The data was analysed to produce a pattern of actual site demand.
The results of the audit were so conclusive that Henry Bell was determined to restructure its compressed air supply completely. Airchannel was awarded the turnkey contract to provide the best equipment in terms of low energy consumption and air availability, and at the same time offering significant advantages in its flexibility and economic performance.
For a system to operate energy efficiently, the supply of air from the compressor has to match demand, which will rise and fall over different shift patterns, and so Airchannel promoted the advantages of introducing a variable speed compressor, as the major single cause of energy wastage in compressed air systems comes down to air being generated but not used. A conventional fixed speed compressor producing zero compressed air can still be using 20 to 70% of full load power.
Airchannel proposed a Worthington Rollair® compressor from their V range of variable speed compressors. These can reduce compressed air production. Whatever the pressure requirement the Rollair ® V will precisely match load to demand by constantly varying the motor speed to ensure the most efficient use of energy – no offload running.
The system balances air supply to meet fluctuations in plant demand, and provides the appropriate volume of air across the entire plant. The Worthington compressor is much simpler with fewer moving parts for easier maintenance and electronic controls reduce stress on the components, for even longer life.
One of the advantages of the Rollair® compressor is that the motor is placed directly under the cooling air turbine. This means the motor has a constant flow of cooling air across it, resulting in low motor temperature even at low speed. It contributes to a longer motor life. Moreover, air cooling turbine gives low rotational speed, superior air flow, 30% lower energy to a conventional motor driven fan, and a very low noise level.
Being small, the inverter is vertically integrated into the cubicle of a standard Rollair® canopy. Thus it has one of the smallest prints in the market today. Innovations in the field of electronics has lead to frequent improvement of components.
In addition to supplying the compressed air function, Airchannel also installed a Maxigas nitrogen generator, manufactured by Domnick Hunter, allowing Henry Bell to make their own gas on site, cost effectively satisfying their nitrogen gas requirements. All associated pipework was also provided under the contract.
ResultsThere are financial incentives available and Airchannel maintains that the resulting energy cost savings means the new equipment is self-funding over a very short period. For Henry Bell & Co there was also the possibility of obtaining an interest-free loan under the Carbon Trust's energy efficiency programme. Airchannel researched this funding option, and obtained a four year interest free loan from the Trust.
Henry Bell is already benefiting from reduced down-time associated with changing Nitrogen gas cylinders through an on-demand high purity food grade supply. It is also safer than high-pressure containers as man-handling is eliminated, offering exceptional food grade nitrogen at a controlled flow, pressure and purity.
Client Testimonial
Established since 1825, Henry Bell has always kept pace with innovation and technology, their state-of-the-art computerised mixing plant has enabled the Company to meet the increased production and specialist blend demands of their customers. So when Airchannel explained the huge potential savings that were possible with the new system, the Company was keen to embrace the new equipment.
Commenting on the success of the contract Mr. Thomas Lee, Managing Director, said: “The methodical way Airchannel went about demonstrating the potential savings we could make, through data logging, impressed us, and when they showed us the savings that could be achieved by changing our compressor, we change our air supply straight away and the results have been truly convincing.”
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Recycle the excess heat from your air compressor!
Approximately 10% of all electricity used in industry is accounted for by a compressed air system. It is a thermodynamic fact that around 95% of this energy is converted to HEAT dissipated by the motor and cooling system, with the majority lost via the oil cooler.
By re-directing the hot oil to a high efficiency oil to water heat exchanger, the heat can be transferred to water, raising the temperature to a required level for a multitude of applications, including WASHING, PRODUCTION PROCESS, or HEATING!
Compair heat exchangers give you the opportunity to SAVE MONEY, ENERGY and REDUCE your CARBON FOOTPRINT. They can be factory fitted, or are available in a kit form comprising all the necessary pipe work and fittings to be retrofitted in the field.
Contact us on 08452 636826 or info@airchannel.co.uk to arrange a visit from one of our qualified engineers who will advice you on the best option to suit your application and will also calculate posible energy savings!
By re-directing the hot oil to a high efficiency oil to water heat exchanger, the heat can be transferred to water, raising the temperature to a required level for a multitude of applications, including WASHING, PRODUCTION PROCESS, or HEATING!
Compair heat exchangers give you the opportunity to SAVE MONEY, ENERGY and REDUCE your CARBON FOOTPRINT. They can be factory fitted, or are available in a kit form comprising all the necessary pipe work and fittings to be retrofitted in the field.
Contact us on 08452 636826 or info@airchannel.co.uk to arrange a visit from one of our qualified engineers who will advice you on the best option to suit your application and will also calculate posible energy savings!
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Airchannel Purchases Janson Air
Airchannel has strengthened its presence as the largest compressed air distributor in the UK with the recent acquisition of Janson Air Power of Nottingham.
Janson Air Power’s location fits nicely into Airchannel’s strategic nationwide coverage, with 13 branches spread across the UK. As well the customer base, Airchannel will benefit from the appointment of Andy Bullimore, owner of Janson Air Power who will be joining the Company.
Commenting, Andy says “Airchannel’s dedication to service was a major factor in my decision to do the deal. With their vast knowledge of the industry gained from 40 years of experience, Airchannel’s provides a truly comprehensive and reliable service entirely based around compressed air, including design, installation, supply and a comprehensive aftersales service.”
Andy will be based out of Airchannel’s Nottingham branch. Continuing Andy says “This is a very exciting move for both companies and will allow me to focus more of my time on looking after the future needs of my customers. I am 100% committed to ensuring that my customers receive an excellent service and I am confident Airchannel can deliver this.”
Janson Air’s compressor supplier, Worthington Air Compressors is very pleased with this move, which they feel will bolster their presence in the region, Andrew Barraclough Worthington Brand Manager commented. “This is a very exciting move for Worthington and the existing customer base can be assured that we are fully behind Airchannel in this venture and will support them as required in the field.”
Janson Air Power’s location fits nicely into Airchannel’s strategic nationwide coverage, with 13 branches spread across the UK. As well the customer base, Airchannel will benefit from the appointment of Andy Bullimore, owner of Janson Air Power who will be joining the Company.
Commenting, Andy says “Airchannel’s dedication to service was a major factor in my decision to do the deal. With their vast knowledge of the industry gained from 40 years of experience, Airchannel’s provides a truly comprehensive and reliable service entirely based around compressed air, including design, installation, supply and a comprehensive aftersales service.”
Andy will be based out of Airchannel’s Nottingham branch. Continuing Andy says “This is a very exciting move for both companies and will allow me to focus more of my time on looking after the future needs of my customers. I am 100% committed to ensuring that my customers receive an excellent service and I am confident Airchannel can deliver this.”
Janson Air’s compressor supplier, Worthington Air Compressors is very pleased with this move, which they feel will bolster their presence in the region, Andrew Barraclough Worthington Brand Manager commented. “This is a very exciting move for Worthington and the existing customer base can be assured that we are fully behind Airchannel in this venture and will support them as required in the field.”
Preventive Maintenance
In order to run efficiently compressed air equipment needs regular maintenance. All equipment will have a service plan recommended by the manufacturer which is strictly followed by our service engineers. Following this plan will minimise the chance of a breakdown.
Airchannel can provide whatever level of service you require; ranging from our basic service package to an all-inclusive service agreement, giving you complete peace of mind cover, including 24hr monitoring of your compressed air system.
By using high quality compressed air equipment selected from our range of key manufacturers we can assure the integrity and reliability of our installations which is why we offer full equipment warranties and all-in service contracts following on from any installation.
Contact email: martina@airchannel.co.uk
Airchannel can provide whatever level of service you require; ranging from our basic service package to an all-inclusive service agreement, giving you complete peace of mind cover, including 24hr monitoring of your compressed air system.
By using high quality compressed air equipment selected from our range of key manufacturers we can assure the integrity and reliability of our installations which is why we offer full equipment warranties and all-in service contracts following on from any installation.
Contact email: martina@airchannel.co.uk
Monday, 12 January 2009
2009 Airchannel Calendar
After the success we had with the 2008 version of Airchannel calendar, we are pleased to introduce the 2009 version which includes some great improvements, like space for daily notes and monthly energy saving tips!
To get your copy of Airchannel 2009 calendar please send an email to enquiries@airchannel.co.uk
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