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Air Compressors and the Compressed Air System

Author: William Scales, P.E.

Description: A comprehensive text on maintaining compressed air systems for peak performance.

Available from: Scales Air Compressor Corporation 110 Voice Road

Carle Place, NY 11514 Phone: (516) 248-9096 x 611 Fax: (516) 248-3500

Assessing Processes For Compressed Air Efficiency

Author: Bill Howe, P.E. and William Scales, P.E. Description: The report presents 11 questions

managers should answer about their compressed air applications to understand whether compressed air is the right tool for the job, how compressed air is applied, how it is delivered and controlled, and how the compressed air system is managed.

Available from: E SOURCE Reprints Service 1033 Walnut Street

Boulder, CO 80302-5114 Phone: (303) 440-8500 Fax: (303) 440-8502

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Best Practices for Compressed Air Systems

Author: Compressed Air Challenge®with William Scales, P.E., and David M. McCulloch, C. Eng., M.I. Mech E.

Description: A ‘how to’ volume, comprised of more than 300 pages of original text and reference appendices, photos and performance data, for use to help compressed air end users and service providers to improve operating efficiencies and reliability of installed compressed air systems.

Available from: The Compressed Air Challenge® c/o ORC Macro International, Inc. Attn: Andrea Cole, Accounting 11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 300 Calverton, MD 20705

Phone: (888) 260-0052

Compressed Air and Gas Handbook, Sixth Edition

Author: Various Compressed Air and Gas Institute members with David McCulloch, editor Description: A comprehensive reference work on all phases of compressed air and gas, this handbook covers reciprocating, rotary, and dynamic compressors; pneumatic tools; air quality and treatment; construction equipment; pneumatic controls; materials handling equipment; and many other topics.

Available from: Compressed Air & Gas Institute 1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland, OH 441155 Phone: (216) 241-7333 Fax: (216) 241-0105 cagi@cagi.org www.cagi.org

Compressed Air Management, Energy Efficiency in Compressed Air Systems Seminar Workbook

Author: T. F. Taranto

Description: Used in seminars, this workbook is a resource for the industrial compressed air user. Topics include concepts of

compressed air system management, compressed air system investment, cost of compressed air, system performance modeling, benchmarking system

performance with data measurement, and system management strategies.

Available from: Data Power, Inc. 8417 Aswego Road PMB 213

Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: (315) 635-1895 Fax: (315) 635-1898 Compressed Air Systems

Author: H. P. Van Ormer

Description: This handbook discusses compressed air systems, including departmental and central air systems. It covers topics such as compressor types; application, selection, and installation of rotary and centrifugal air compressors; compressor capacity controls; compressor terminology; determination of air requirements; compressed air dryers; and optimization of systems.

Available from: Air Power USA, Inc. P.O. Box 292

Pickerington, OH 43147 Phone and Fax: (614) 862-4112 Compressed Air Systems Solution Series

Author: Scot Foss

Description: This comprehensive text discusses ways to improve the performance of compressed air systems. It is published as a two-year, bi-monthly subscription series. It covers topics such as design issues, troubleshoot ing, instrumentation, storage, piping, controls, demand issues, and supply issues. Available from: Bantra Publishing

Phone: (704) 372-3400

Compressed Air Systems: A Guidebook on Energy and Cost Savings

Author: E.M. Talbott

Description: This guidebook covers topics ranging from compressed air equipment and distribution system layout to final application and system operation.

Available from: Prentice-Hall Publishers Englewood Cliffs, NJ Phone: (800) 223-1360 Fax: (800) 445-6991

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Compressed Air Technology Seminar Workbook: Opportunities and Solutions

Author: H. P. Van Ormer

Description: Used in Mr. Van Ormer’s compressed air seminars, this workbook serves as a good resource for those looking to improve the efficiency of their compressed air systems. Topics discussed include compressed air basics, supply equipment, regulation and controls, system design, receiver demand flow regulation, maintenance and reliability, power savings, leak surveys, and flow meters.

Available from: Air Power USA, Inc. P.O. Box 292

Pickerington, OH 43147 Phone and Fax: (614) 862-4112 Compressor Engineering Data

Author: William Scales, P.E.

Description: A handbook of reference material on compressed air systems.

Available from: Scales Air Compressor Corporation 110 Voice Road

Carle Place, NY 11514 Phone: (516) 248-9096 Fax: (516) 248-9639

Compressors and Expanders: Selection and Application for the Process Industry

Author: Heinz P. Bloch

Description: This book identifies preferred equipment types for specific uses, provides easy-to- understand explanations and examples, examines the limitations of the machinery, and compiles data that is scattered throughout the literature. The potential audience includes engineers interested in gas separation, cryogenic processes, and compression stations; manufacturers and purchasers of compressors and turbo- expanders; and contractors involved in plant design and machinery selection. Available from: Marcel Dekker, Inc.

270 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 696-9000 Fax: (212) 685-4540

Compressors: Selection and Sizing, Second Edition

Author: Royce N. Brown

Description: This reference text provides information on compression principles, equipment, applications, selection, sizing, installation, and maintenance, allowing proper estimation of compressor capabilities and selection of designs. Updated with new American Petroleum Institute standards and current technology in areas of efficiency, 3-D geometry, electronics, and plant computer use, this guide covers reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal compressors and compares their reliability. Available from: Gulf Publishing Company

P.O. Box 2608 Houston, TX 07675 Phone: (713) 520-4444 Fax: (713) 520-4433

Guidelines for Selecting a Compressed Air System Service Provider

Author: Compressed Air Challenge®

Description: This document offers guidance for select ing a firm that offers integrated services to improve compressed air system perform ance. It also explains the different levels of system analysis service.

Available from: Compressed Air Challenge®

www.compressedairchallenge.org

Plant Engineer’s Guide to Specifying a Compressed Air System Audit

Author: T.F. Taranto

Description: A reference book designed to help the plant engineer focus on the information to be gained from the audit process. Key informational objectives, the degree of detail, and study methods for a

compressed air system audit are described. The book also includes suggestions for the type of measurements to be made, key locations to measure, and suggested measurement techniques.

Available from: Data Power, Inc. 8417 Aswego Road PMB 213

Baldwinsville, NY 13027 Phone: (315) 635-1895 Fax: (315) 635-1898

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Pumps/Compressors/Fans: Pocket Handbook

Author: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff and Paul N. Cheremisinoff

Description: This handbook provides a concise

presentation of the fundamentals—design, function, and applications—of pumps, compressors, and fans. It is organized for easy reference and illustrated with more than 80 photographs, diagrams, and other schematics. This text will help engineers and other plant operations personnel in their selection and utilization of pump, fan, and compressor equipment. Available from: Technomic Publishing Company, Inc.

851 New Holland Avenue P.O. Box 3535

Lancaster, PA 17604 Phone: (800) 233-9936 Fax: (717) 295-4538

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