Travis Chapman

Mar 11, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Travis Chapman

Compressed air insights Careful monitoring and regular maintenance of a facility’s compressed air system are essential for optimizing efficiency and reliability. Conducting tests and measurements, including vibration analysis, lubrication checks, temperature monitoring, air leak detection, dewpoint measurement and pressure drop assessment, facilitates both predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

Feb 7, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Travis Chapman

Compressor insights Air leaks in compressed air systems can lead to increased cycling of equipment, causing air compressors to run longer and requiring additional maintenance.

Jan 31, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Travis Chapman

Insights on finding compressed air leaksEric Bessey discusses the identification of compressed air leaks and suggests various methods, including acoustic imaging, to efficiently detect leaks and save energy. Tom Taranto emphasizes the importance of eliminating inappropriate uses of compressed air, illustrating a case where adjusting controls and using a low-pressure source resulted in significant energy savings.

Jan 25, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Travis Chapman |Brian Mann |Chris Vavra

Learning Objectives The installation process for buried, semi-flexible piping is faster, less labor intensive and safer than traditional carbon steel pipe. Powering midstream pneumatic production via compressed air instead of natural gas means more product to sell and no methane leakage. Many organizations throughout North America have implemented this process and realized economic, time-saving and environmental benefits.

Jan 3, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Brian Mann |Travis Chapman |Chris Vavra |Bob Lord

Compressed air system cost insights Eric Bessey emphasizes the importance of understanding and analyzing compressed air systems by measuring airflow, air consumption and pressure profiles to identify opportunities for cost-saving and energy efficiency improvements.