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In some industries much of the compressed air system is outdoors or minimally protected from the elements. Outdoor operation is typical in aggregates (asphalt and concrete), mines, lumberyards, rail … read more

A water separator is used in industrial compressed air systems to remove bulk liquid contamination. Bulk liquids are large water droplets, as opposed to fine mist or aerosol. (Coalescing filters are … read more

I recently heard a customer refer to his heatless regenerative desiccant air dryer as a continuous use dryer. That is an intuitive and descriptive phrasing. But I had never heard anyone use the term … read more

Industrial compressed air systems are energy hogs. So it is no surprise that many electric utilities (those with mandated energy efficiency programs) want their customers to use compressed air as e … read more

Purging liquid from a compressed air system is essential.Most air system operators install automatic drains on all liquid collection points (e.g. tanks, dryers, separators, and filters).  Automat … read more