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    Compressors operating downstream of air storage

    Thanks David and dcasto (however, with regards to VFD, will it work in case of reciprocating pistons compressor - it's true, I did not mentioned that before). Other than that, please help me with the following. I am doing some calculations, I'm pretty sure I'm wrong, but I don't know where: 1...
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    Compressors operating downstream of air storage

    Thank you for your post David. The answers to all questions is yes. Before the receiver and pressure/flow controller were put in place, all compressors were discharging into a header directly connected to the load, so oil contamination was not a problem. As for the pressure regulator, it's...
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    Compressors operating downstream of air storage

    Hi there, My plant has all existing compressors operating upstream of the storage tank (air receiver). I am trying to prove that only two would be enough upstream and the rest downstream, operating at a lower pressure, in order to save energy. Downstream of the receiver there is also a...

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