Compressed Air Systems

Understand Compressor Control Methods

Plant professionals know that compressed-air demand rarely matches the supply from the compressor system. That’s where compressor controls come in. They’re used to maximize system performance, i.e., keep generation costs down and efficiency as high as possible, taking system dynamics and storage capabilities into account Brian Bergmann of EXAIR Corp., Cincinnati (exair.com), explained several control […]

Compressed Air Systems • Equipment • Reliability & Maintenance Center

Why Compressor Size Matters

1 year ago

Unlike the oversizing of air compressors, going ‘bigger’ really can be better for associated...

Some compressed air systems are more efficient than others in serving end-use applications in plants.

Compressed Air Systems • Equipment • Reliability & Maintenance Center

Heed These Signs of Inefficiency

1 year ago

Automation • Compressed Air Systems • Equipment • IIoT • Sensors

Small Steps to Create a “Smart” Compressor

2 years ago

Compressed Air Systems • Products

New Exair Website Helps Improve Efficiency, Safety

2 years ago

EXAIR.com is the new digital home of the Exair Corp. Intelligent Compressed Air products for...

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FMEA or RCM: Is There a Difference?
Q: Should I do a FMEA or RCM to resolve a machine issue? A:The short answer is that it depends on several things, primarily frequency of occurrence and severity of the failure mode. I frequently am asked, what’s the difference between doing an FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis) and an RCM (reliability-centered maintenance) evaluation?
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