Gain Insight Into Energy Saving In Pneumatic Systems At The Fluid Power Technology Conference

SMC-logo energy savings in pneumatic systemsEnergy saving in pneumatic systems is sponsored by SMC Pneumatics and will be presented Wednesday morning from 10:15 to 11 a.m. by Douglas Lauer, CFPPS, Product Specialist, SMC.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define energy conservation

Explain the benefits of energy conservation

Define areas where energy conservation can be applied

Realize energy saving opportunities at their facilities

Lauer will first explain why we should use compressed air, and help users understand the cost of electricity and compressed air. He will delve into the air consumption by various applications, and then discuss how users can save energy through lean thinking.

Additionally, he will teach users how to define, measure and monitor air flow and pressure. Finally, he will highlight target areas for savings, including:

Leakage

Actuators

Fittings & Tubing

Air Blow Applications

Excessive Pressure

Intermittent Demand Testing

Inappropriate Usage

Design Mistakes

Cylinder Consumption

Energy Savings Software

This course was developed for the benefit of plant managers, design engineers and maintenance personnel who have a concern or responsibility to control the costs and environmental impact of excessive energy use in their facility. Topics covered are applicable to OEMs and end-users of pneumatic equipment.