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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Evaluate A Breathing Air Compressor System
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You need to know what your air requirements are going to be at the end use and what type of air you'll need. Once you've determined this you can start to determine other considerations such as design and cost. It is important to give your compressed air system your fullest attention and carefully plan your system so that it runs smoothly. You need to take into consideration not only your requirements but also the physical characteristics you are looking for in a system. 1. Air Cooled or Water CooledAn air cooled compressor will either have a mounted or separate oil and air cooler which need proper ventilation to reliably perform. A water cooled compressor needs the correct pressure and quality of water to perform properly.2. Single or Multiple UnitFor the most efficient operation your air compressor needs to be under full load. Whether a single or multiple unit is correct for you depends on what your load variations are going to be. You also need to take into consideration your air requirements. 1. Air QualityThere are six main levels of compressed air quality that ranges from breathing air to shop air. The quality of air will also determine the type of filtration you need as well as the drying system that's right for you.2. Air CapacityYou need to know the your capacity requirements as well as your load factors for each piece of equipment you'll be using. You can get this information from the manufacturer of the equipment.3. Air PressureYou will need to determine your required pressure. Your breathing apparatus should tell you the exact pressure you will require.4. Operating CostsOnce you've determined the pressure you need and the capacity you will know what size of breathing air compressor you need. You need to think past the initial costs when you are evaluating your air system.The first year's costs for compressed air will easily exceed two times the cost of the equipment. If you are looking at air cooled compressor you need to remember to include the cost of the electricity that is needed to run the fans. If you are looking at a water cooled system you need to consider the quantity of water needed as well as the cost to dispose of it.5. Maintenance CostsThe simpler the system design then the more you will save over the life of the equipment. You need to determine how much of the maintenance you may be able to do yourself. Any leaks that develop will need to be addressed and considered part of your maintenance costs.6. ReliabilityYou need to choose a compressor that has a long history of being reliable. There is no room for breakdown when you are diving the depths of the ocean. A compressor that's not reliable can be disastrous. In fact it can be the difference between life and death. Choosing the right breathing air compressor is critical so take your time to determine exactly what you need then go shopping online. About The Author: Adam works as a air compressor technician for over 7 years. For his work, he finds it advantageous to keep a notebook on the common problems and fixes of the various brands and models that he works on. At http://www.aircompressorhut.com, he makes this information open to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different air compressor. |
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