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FROM THE EDITOR COMPRESSED AIR BEST PRACTICES®

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Danone North
Doug Barndt Energy Manager
America
Facilities Gentex
John Bilsky
Maintenance Corporation
Quality, Safety and Reliability Bhaskar Dusi
Corporate Energy
CEMEX USA
Manager
Winter is coming and the Compressed Air & Gas Institute’s Reciprocating
Richard Feustel Senior Energy Advisor Leidos
Air Compressor Section has sent us a useful article on how to prepare William Jerald Energy Manager CalPortland
reciprocating air compressors for reliable winter performance. Michael Jones
Director Corporate Intertape Polymer
Industrial Energy Managers

Energy Group
Robert Marsiglia, from Asahi America, has sent an interesting article Stanley Black
Robert Kirts GTS Energy Manager
& Decker
about the use of engineered polyethylene (PE) plastic piping material for Energy/Reliability
Kurt Kniss Shaw Industries
compressed air. The differences, under pressure, between PE and unsuitable plastic materials Engineer
Marshall
such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) are clearly Leslie Marshall Consultant
Consulting
pointed out. Group Energy Klöckner
Ethan O’Brien
Manager Pentaplast
Sticking with the safety topic, during my travels I’m pleased to observe the growing demand for Senior Utilities Nissan North
Brett Rasmussen
Engineer America
compressed air purity verification, via measurement and testing. We thank Jenny Palkowitsh, Director Energy
Brad Runda Purdue University
from the laboratory folks at Trace Analytics, for an article titled, “Pure Gas Testing-the Benefits & Utilities
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Compressed Air
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interview Tetra Pak’s Vice President of Liquid Food, Frederik Wellendorph, and write about their Blackhawk
Chris Gordon President
Compressed Air System Assessments
new portfolio of solutions designed to allow Ultra-Heat Treatment (UHT) milk processors save Equipment
Jan Hoetzel General Manager Airleader USA
energy and water – and reduce their overall carbon footprint by as much as 56%.
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CORPORATE GHG-REDUCTION NEWS*

Featuring: Signify, Merck and PepsiCo
* Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions from Direct Operations
Signify Achieves Carbon Neutrality so we need more companies to follow Signify’s so by increasing the energy efficiency of our
and Sets Course to Double Its Positive lead in setting their own net zero targets.” portfolio, which will reduce emissions of our
Impact on the Environment and Society customers, and by driving carbon reductions
Eindhoven, the Netherlands, September 8, 2020 “I’m extremely proud of all the Signify at our suppliers.
– Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader employees and thank them for supporting
in lighting, is proud to announce that it has our carbon neutrality objective. It is a truly We also call upon the world to accelerate
achieved carbon neutrality for all its operations significant achievement for us and we call on the adoption of affordable and clean energy
across the world as well as using 100% renewable many others to join us,” said Eric Rondolat, (SDG7). Our highly energy-efficient LED
electricity1. While the company progresses CEO of Signify. “However, the world is still lighting saves an average of 50% of the
towards its remaining commitments for 2020, it facing demographic change, urbanization, electricity consumed by conventional lighting.
will already embark on a new five-year journey climate change and resource scarcity. This is An additional saving of around 30% is
in which it will focus on doubling its positive not a time to pause and celebrate, but a time achieved by using connectivity and lighting
impact on the environment and society. to become even more ambitious and accelerate control systems. Moreover, we believe that the
our efforts to address these challenges. Growth expansion of solar-powered lighting systems
Signify achieves Carbon Neutrality for sustainability and providing a great place will provide another very effective opportunity
in September 2020 to work are firmly anchored as central parts to reduce carbon emissions.
Signify has reduced its operational emissions of our company strategy. This means that
by more than 70% since 2010, having shifted to when it comes to sustainability, we will go Double our circular revenues to 32%
more energy-efficient technologies at its sites, beyond carbon neutrality and double our – Making our economy more circular has
to more sustainable modes of transport and positive impact on the environment and on become more important than ever. Today
optimized logistics planning, and to less travel society in 2025.” we use 1.6 times the resources our planet
in a more sustainable way. It also uses 100% can sustain and resource scarcity and waste
renewable electricity, supported through two Brighter Lives, Better World 2025: Our have reached worrying proportions. We are
power purchase agreements, one in Texas and new sustainability program beyond committed to responsible consumption and
a second in Poland. The balance of emission carbon neutrality production (SDG12) with products that can be
reductions is achieved through a carbon Today, Signify starts implementing its new reprinted, refurbished, reused or recycled. This
offsetting program with projects aimed at sustainability program and sets course to will help us to achieve our goal of doubling
benefiting the wellbeing of local communities. double its positive impact on the environment our revenues from circular products, systems
and society. The UN Sustainable Development and services to 32% in 2025. This includes
“We would like to congratulate Signify on their Goals will be used as its strategic compass to revenues from 3D printed luminaires, which
fantastic achievement of carbon neutrality work towards the following four goals: we were the first lighting company to develop
across all operations in 2020. We have been at scale, and from streetlights with reusable
working in partnership with Signify for over Double the pace of the Paris Agreement – components and recyclable parts that we
10 years to accelerate the global adoption of As part of our commitment to climate action introduced earlier this year.
energy efficient LED lighting and through (SDG13), we will go beyond carbon neutrality
Signify’s support of RE100 and EV100,” said and reduce carbon emissions over our entire As part of our commitment to a circular
Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group. value chain. Already in 2025, we will achieve economy, we have also committed to
“The 2020s are the Climate Decade as we need the 2031 target set out for companies in the sustainable packaging, removing plastics from
to halve global emissions by 2030 to get us on Paris agreement to limit temperature rises all our consumer packaging before the end of
track to meet the goals of the Paris agreement, to 1.5˚C over pre-industrial times. We will do 2021, and to sending zero waste to landfill.
1. Cooper Lighting and Klite are not part of Signify’s EHS reporting yet. These two companies are currently being integrated and will be included in Signify’s annual reporting starting in 2021. The company aims to include them in its commitments in 2022.
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Double our revenues for brighter lives, sales of EUR 6.2 billion, we have approximately transparently illustrates how the company is
through innovations that benefit society, 36,000 employees and are present in over 70 living up to its corporate responsibility and
to 32% – We are committed to supporting countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of the progress the company has made towards
good health and wellbeing (SDG3) and light for brighter lives and a better world. We have achieving its goals.
sustainable cities and communities (SDG11). been named Industry Leader in the Dow Jones
We will double the percentage of our revenues Sustainability Index for three years in a row. More “The pandemic is showing us in no uncertain
for brighter lives, which benefit society, to information can be found at https://www.signify.com/ terms that technological progress and the
32%. This includes revenues from lighting global/our-company/investors/news positive force of science create sustainable added
innovations which increase food availability, value for society. At Merck KGaA, Darmstadt,
safety & security or health & wellbeing. Germany, we are also contributing to the efforts
Creating Sustainable Value: to fight the virus,” said Stefan Oschmann,
About Signify Merck Publishes Sustainability Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO.
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in Report for 2020 “As a science and technology company, we take
lighting for professionals and consumers and lighting Darmstadt, Germany, April 13, 2021 – Merck on responsibility to find answers to the most
for the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science pressing challenges of our time. It is clear to us
Interact connected lighting systems and data-enabled and technology company, today published that sustainable entrepreneurship and profitable
services, deliver business value and transform life its Sustainability Report for 2020. The growth are not mutually exclusive, but rather
in homes, buildings and public spaces. With 2019 interactive online report comprehensively and mutually dependent.”
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, presented

its new sustainability strategy in late 2020.
The company has consequently embedded the
topic as an essential element of its corporate
strategy. With the new strategy, it is pursuing
specific goals in the areas of science and
technology, value chain as well as climate
and the environment. In doing so, Merck
KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, also intends
to make a clearly recognizable contribution
to the Sustainable Development Goals of the
United Nations.
In addition, the company has formulated

interim targets to support the achievement of
its environmental goals. By 2040, Merck KGaA,
Darmstadt, Germany, aims to achieve climate
neutrality. The company is thus planning to
reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions and
emissions from energy purchases (Scope 1 and
2) by 50% by 2030 compared with 2020. By
then, company also intends to reduce indirect
greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream
and downstream value chain (Scope 3) by a
total of 1,500 metric kilotons of CO2equivalents.
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Moreover, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, intends to improve its

water efficiency and reduce its “Water Intensity Score” by 10% by 2025
compared with 2019.
Science & technology: Pioneer in the fight against

schistosomiasis
The 2020 Sustainability Report shows how Merck KGaA, Darmstadt,
Germany, is developing products and technologies aimed at improving
people’s lives. To improve the health of underserved populations in low-
and middle-income countries, it is collaborating closely with numerous
partner organizations. The company is developing integrated solutions,
such as medicines, diagnostic procedures, technologies, and methods
of infectious disease control, both against the tropical parasitic
disease schistosomiasis and against malaria. In 2020, Merck KGaA,
2022 EXPO Darmstadt, Germany, donated approximately 226 million tablets to

treat schistosomiasis in 30 countries. Moreover, its “Open Innovation”
initiative enables the exchange of intellectual property. This means
JAN 31-FEB 2 medicines can be discovered more quickly for diseases that require a
high degree of medical intervention. In this context, the company is
initially focusing on neglected tropical diseases.
To enable sustainable innovations, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has

developed the Design for Sustainability (DfS) program, for example. This
is a comprehensive method to improve the sustainability of Life Science
products by analyzing various sustainability criteria.
Value chain: Securing social, ethical and ecological standards

In 2020, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, worked with approximately
60,000 suppliers in nearly 160 countries. As part of the Together for
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sustainable alternatives to various chemicals. The tool is also available
to customers and creates new possibilities for sustainable product
design. Users can evaluate their own products and processes and
make more environmentally sustainable decisions regarding their
development processes.
Climate & environment: Environmental targets exceeded

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, exceeded its environmental targets
for 2020. Excluding the legacy Versum business, the company lowered its
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greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by projects were carried out in 96 countries PepsiCo Announces Strategic
25% relative to the 2006 baseline. A reduction around the world. As part of this, Merck End-To-End Transformation: pep+
of 20% was planned. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, supports people (PepsiCo Positive)
Germany, cut its water consumption at sites in in need in the vicinity of its sites and provides PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2021: PepsiCo,
water-stressed areas by 27% relative to the 2014 disaster relief. Last year, community outreach Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today introduced pep+
baseline; a reduction of 10% was planned. With activities by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, (pep Positive), a strategic end-to-end
respect to waste disposal, the company believes encompassed projects worth approximately € transformation with sustainability at the
that it is well on track to lowering its key waste 54 million in total. In the fight against Covid- center of how the company will create growth
management indicator, the “Waste Score”, by 19, the company donated 2 million protective and value by operating within planetary
5% by 2025. At the end of 2020, Merck KGaA, face masks to healthcare providers. In more boundaries and inspiring positive change for
Darmstadt, Germany, had already achieved a than 30 countries, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, the planet and people. pep+ will guide how
reduction of 4.6%. Germany, teams initiated numerous donation PepsiCo will transform its business operations:
campaigns, which collected several million from sourcing ingredients and making and
Community outreach: 274 projects euros in cash and goods. selling its products in a more sustainable
in 96 countries way, to leveraging its more than one billion
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, clusters The Sustainability Report 2020 can be viewed at connections with consumers each day to take
its community outreach activities under the https://www.emdgroup.com/en/news/sustainability- sustainability mainstream and engage people
heading “Our Good Deeds”. In 2020, 274 report-2020-04-13.html to make choices that are better for themselves
and the planet.
“pep+ is the future of our company – a

fundamental transformation of what we
do and how we do it to create growth and
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shared value with sustainability and human
capital at the center. It reflects a new business
Paying too much for reality, where consumers are becoming more
LIQUID NITROGEN?
interested in the future of the planet and
society,” said Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo’s
Chairman and CEO. “pep+ will change our
brands and how they win in the market. For
Generate your own supply of example, imagine Lay’s will start with a potato
FOOD GRADE NITROGEN GAS grown sustainably on a regenerative field, and
for all of your packaging requirements. then be cooked and delivered from a Net-Zero
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Ramon Laguarta, Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo
pep+ drives action and progress across three key pillars, bringing
together a number of industry-leading 2030 goals under a
comprehensive framework:
p Positive Agriculture: PepsiCo is working to spread

regenerative practices to restore the Earth across land equal to
the company’s entire agricultural footprint (approximately 7
million acres), sustainably source key crops and ingredients,
and improve the livelihoods of more than 250,000 people in its
agricultural supply chain.
p Positive Value Chain: PepsiCo will help build a circular

and inclusive value chain through actions to:
` Achieve Net-Zero emissions by 2040;
` Become Net Water Positive by 2030; and
` Introduce more sustainable packaging into the value chain.
• PepsiCo announced today new goals to cut virgin plastic

per serving by 50% across its global food & beverage
portfolio by 20301, using 50% recycled content in
its plastic packaging and scaling the SodaStream
business globally, an innovative platform that almost
entirely eliminates the need for beverage packaging,
among other levers.
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` The company will also progress its positions in Mexico, China and “pep+ directly links the future of our business
more than $570 million diversity, several Western European markets; with the future of our planet, for the benefit
equity and inclusion journey; and of both – from how we source ingredients and
` Accelerating its reduction make and sell our products; to how we inspire
` Today introduced a new global of added sugars and sodium consumers through our iconic brands to make
workforce volunteering through the use of science-based better choices for themselves and the planet;
program, One Smile at a Time, to targets across its portfolio and to how we support communities and improve
encourage, support and empower cooking its food offerings with livelihoods throughout our supply chain,”
each one of its 291,000 employees to healthier oils; and said Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer,
make positive impacts in their local PepsiCo. “Take SodaStream, for example. By
communities. ` Continuing to scale new business rapidly expanding the SodaStream ecosystem,
models that require little or no we are meeting the needs of consumers at
p Positive Choices: PepsiCo continues to single-use packaging, including home, away from home, and on-the-go. At the
evolve its portfolio of food & beverage its global SodaStream business – an same time, we are also offering consumers
products so that they are better for the icon of a Positive Choice and the positive choices that use less plastic, create
planet and people, including by: largest sparkling water brand in fewer emissions, and are better for people.
the world by volume. SodaStream, pep+ is our roadmap to create the food and
` Incorporating more diverse already sold in more than 40 drinks people love in a way that helps build the
ingredients in both new and countries, is bringing PepsiCo sustainable future we all must have.”
existing food products that are flavor options like Pepsi Zero Sugar,
better for the planet and/or deliver Lipton and bubly to 23 markets, and The company’s brands across its food &
nutritional benefits, prioritizing its new SodaStream Professional beverage portfolio are accelerating their efforts
chickpeas, plant-based proteins and platform will expand into to realize PepsiCo’s sustainable packaging
whole grains; functional beverages and vision and leveraging their influence to educate
reach more than 10 additional consumers on recycling and the planetary
` Expanding its position in the markets by the end of 2022, part of impacts of their choices.
nuts & seeds category, where the brand’s effort to help consumers
PepsiCo is already the global avoid more than 200 billion p 11 European markets are moving
branded leader, including leadership plastic bottles by 2030. key Pepsi-branded2 products to
100% rPET bottles by 2022. PepsiCo
estimates that shifting to a 100% rPET
bottle will lower GHG emissions by
approximately 30% per bottle.
p In the U.S., all Pepsi-branded

products will be converted to
100% rPET bottles by 2030, with
Pepsi Zero Sugar beginning to be sold
in 100% rPET bottles by 2022. The
brand is celebrating this important
move to sustainable packaging with
a new consumer-centric platform
leveraging fall football and driving
recycling awareness, education and
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advocacy, which are critical because

rPET availability depends on consumers’
commitment to recycling.
p PepsiCo has been investing in

breakthrough food packaging
technology and is now introducing
a fully compostable bag made with
plant-based materials. Starting with
Off The Eaten Path, one of Frito-Lay’s
plant-based brands, this industrially
compostable packaging will be available
to consumers in the U.S. at Whole Foods
stores beginning this month. Notably, the
company also announced today that it
is willing to work with other companies
to license the same technology at no
cost given the importance of creating
a circular food packaging system.
To learn more about the pep+ agenda, please visit

www.pepsico.com/pepsicopositive.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more
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than one billion times a day in more than 200
countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo
generated more than $70 billion in net revenue in
2020, driven by a complementary food and beverage
portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola,
Quaker, Tropicana and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product
portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and
beverages, including 23 brands that generate more
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than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader
in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with
Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition
to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed
purpose into all aspects of our business strategy and
brands. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
1. Against 2020 baseline.
2. Includes Pepsi, Pepsi MAX, Pepsi MAX Lime, Pepsi MAX without caffeine, Pepsi
Light, Pepsi Light without caffeine.
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& P ackaging M onthly F eature
Tetra Pak Solutions Conserve Water &

Energy for Food & Beverage Sector
By Mike Grennier, Compressed Air Best Practices® Magazine
c For Tetra Pak, looking inward is a given

when it comes to protecting the planet – yet
the global processing and packaging company
also appreciates the need to look outward to
enhance its sustainability efforts across its
entire value chain.
Tetra Pak believes the best way to make a

positive environmental impact is a holistic
approach, whether that means maintaining
its own energy-and water efficient operations,
working with partners and suppliers to promote
renewable materials, or helping customers
achieve their own sustainability ambitions,
said Frederik Wellendorph, Vice President
Liquid Food, Tetra Pak.
The Tetra Pak® UHT 2.0 heating portfolio helps UHT milk processors conserve water and energy.
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“Our view is always from the perspective of Sustainability has always been at the core
the value chain from the raw materials to the of how Tetra Pak operates its business. The
end product,” Wellendorph said. “How do we company began collecting data on energy use
work with our suppliers who supply us? How and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions annually
do we look at our own manufacturing to avoid since 1999. At its own facilities, the company
waste? Then, how can our equipment minimize invested $22 million into energy efficiency since
the amount of energy or water it uses when 2011, which prevented energy use increasing
processing and packaging customers products? by 23% to date. In 2020, its use of renewable
It’s more than just focusing on ourselves.” electricity sources stood at 83%, up from
69% in 2019, and is expected to reach 100%
Doing the Right Thing before 2030. Its goal is to reach net zero GHG
With its headquarters in Lausanne, emissions at its operations by 2030, with the
Switzerland, Tetra Pak (www.tetrapak.com) ambition to achieve net zero GHG emissions
employs over 25,000 people in 160 countries. for the entire value chain by 2050.
Its processing and packaging solutions
are used in the production and delivery of “Using renewable resources and making sure
numerous products, including beverages, we run our operations in a sustainable way is Frederik Wellendorph, Vice President Liquid Food,
milk, ice cream, cheese, powder products, the right thing to do,” said Wellendorph. Tetra Pak.
prepared food, and many others.
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Tetra Pak Solutions Conserve Water & Energy for Food & Beverage Sector
In addition to operating resource-efficient

facilities, a second component of Tetra Pak’s
sustainability strategy is a commitment to a
low-carbon circular economy that considers
not just recycling and reuse of materials, but
also the climate impact of raw materials and
manufacturing.
The strategy is particularly crucial to

sustainability goals concerning its carton
packages. As an example, Tetra Pak began to
restructure its packaging innovation strategy
in 2018 around the ideal beverage carton:
a fully renewable and recyclable package.
Since then, it has significantly accelerated
development efforts and increased investments
to achieve its vision. Its goal is to field-test an
aseptic package made entirely from renewable
Tetra Pak’s E3/Speed Hyper packaging machine uses eBeam technology to sterilize packaging material with electronic sources by 2022.
beams versus the traditional hydrogen peroxide sterilization process. The result is significant energy savings.
Saving Energy and Water in UHT

Milk Processing
Aside from efficient operations and better
carton packages, a critical aspect of Tetra
Pak sustainability strategy involves ongoing
development of solutions to help milk and
beverage processors, as well as other customers,
achieve their own sustainability ambitions.
Recently, the company introduced its UHT

2.0 portfolio, which in combination with E3/
Speed Hyper packaging equipment, helps
Ultra-Heat Treatment (UHT) milk processors
reduce electrical consumption by as much
as 31%, steam by up to 78% and freshwater
consumption up to 40% when compared with
the traditional UHT production process. By
using the new technology versus the traditional
approach to UHT milk production, producers
stand to reduce their carbon footprint by as
much as 56%.
Commonly found throughout Europe, UHT milk

is produced using a process that allows milk
to be packaged in sterile containers and stored
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Companies that produce Juice, Nectar and Still Drink (JNSD) beverages can save water and energy with Tetra Pak’s new JNSD processing solution.
unrefrigerated without spoilage for as long as – Tetra Pak determined production efficiencies UHT Milk Production 2.0
nine months. By contrast, pasteurized milk were to be gained, Wellendorph said. Tetra Pak’s approach to conserving energy
common to North America and other areas of and water in UHT milk processing reduces the
the world requires refrigeration and offers a “Energy and water savings are extremely number of steps involved in production, which in
limited shelf life of approximately two weeks important to dairy operators,” he said. “They turn, reduces the resources and costs involved.
after processing. are always targeting OPEX costs. How can we
minimize the use of water, steam, chemicals, UHT milk processing involves heating raw
Given its experience with traditional UHT milk detergents? How can we improve the ratios?” milk to higher than 275˚F (135˚C) for
processing – and its goals in helping producers approximately one second, cooling it rapidly,
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and then aseptically packaging the milk into If a processor starts production of UHT milk
sterile containers. The continuous process is with powder versus raw milk, UHT 2.0 with
also used commonly used in processing fruit OneStep technology can be used to combine
juices and other liquids. concentrate mixing with in-line blending,
also without the need for pasteurization or
With traditional UHT milk processing, raw milk storage tanks. By adding different streams in
is typically preheated from 42˚F (5˚C) to 190˚F the blending steps, such as a chocolate slurry
(90˚C) using tubular or plate heat exchangers. or protein concentrate, processors can also
The next step involves homogenization (also produce a range of value-added products.
called separation) in order to separate the
fat in milk and increase the product’s storage Fewer Steps Saves Resources
stability. Depending on the system used, Although the potential energy and water savings
homogenization occurs before or after the – as well as operational costs – vary based on
pasteurization. In the pasteurization stage, the uniqueness of each UHT processing plant
the milk is heated using either direct or and its geographic location, the Tetra Pak
indirect heating systems to reach the targeted solution offers the opportunity for most to come
temperature of 275˚F (135˚C). With direct out ahead given the reduction in processing
heating, the product is put into direct contact steps, said Wellendorph.
with hot steam. Indirect heating is performed
with tubular or plate heat exchangers. “We found we can cut out the middle step,
which is from the point when raw milk is
After pasteurization, the milk is cooled to the received until it gets ultra-high treated.
original temperature of the raw milk. From We’ve eliminated the pasteurization step
there it enters the standardization process, and eliminated storage,” he said.
which adjusts the constituents of milk to reduce
butterfat content. It is then regeneratively Wellendorph said a processor’s decision to
cooled and held in storage in aseptic tanks install UHT 2.0 solution is typically driven by
until it is sent to an aseptic packer. the addition of an entirely new production
line, or replacement an old production line
Unlike the traditional process, Tetra Pak’s UHT due to the economies of scale. Regardless the
2.0 with its “OneStep” technology eliminates the reasons for installing the technology, he said
need for pasteurization, as well as storage. In a less processing and storage equates to more in
single, unbroken step, the raw milk is pre-heated, terms of energy and water savings.
separated, standardized, and homogenized,
before being sent to a UHT treatment unit where “Every time you have a vessel, and you
S-4 Series: the milk is heated to 275˚F (135˚C) and then have a pipe, and a pasteurizer, it needs to
Fixed & Variable Speed cooled. The milk is then transferred to aseptic be cleaned quite frequently. Cleaning also
Quiet · Direct Coupled · Efficient tanks as with the traditional UHT milk process. requires heating up and cooling down. That
Additionally, the solution includes a Tetra Pak® costs energy, that costs water, that is a waste
E3/Speed Hyper packaging equipment, which of raw materials. It’s unavoidable,” he said.
uses eBeam technology. Developed by Tetra Pak “With this technology, energy consumption
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Saving Energy and Water in JNSD whether to use the Tetra Pak solution given the processing UHT milk, Wellendorph said the
Beverage Processing different processes and conditions involved. trend in the beverage processing industry is
While the UHT 2.0 portfolio gives UHT milk pointing strongly toward a future focused on
producers another method to minimize their “It can work on juice in general. As long as continued sustainability.
environmental impact and reduce operational it’s from concentrate, it’s possible, but you
costs, Tetra Pak has also introduced a similar really need to understand how to design a safe, “It’s about taking steps to find solutions. It’s a
solution for companies that produce Juice, hygienic plant, as well.” big decision to invest in technologies like these,
Nectar and Still Drink ( JNSD) beverages. but it will be the future. It will come.”
Whether it’s Tetra Pak’s new solution for
The solution meets the growing demand JNSD beverage processing, or a new option for All photos courtesy of Tetra Pak.
for sustainable methods of producing this
category of beverages, which are made from
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In traditional methods used to process JNSD

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and water is pasteurized. The new Tetra Pak
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Preparing Reciprocating
Air Compressors for Winter
By the Compressed Air & Gas Institute
c Are you preparing for winter? Your your system is not in a temperature-controlled operation. A clog can lead to contamination
reciprocating air compressor needs indoor environment, your machine could and cause pressure drops. Ensure your oil is
to as well. sustain short-term and long-lasting damage. rated for ambient temperatures and consistently
The colder months are upon us, and your remains fluid
compressed air system maintenance routine Here is a list of best throughout
can be more complex in colder climates. practices for preventative
Freezing temperatures can have negative maintenance in cold
effects on your reciprocating air compressor, weather in order to
dryer, and many accessories. One of the maintain efficiency
best practices to adopt is keeping a detailed and ensure consistent
maintenance log. At the end of each season, operations:
take note of the condition your equipment
is in, and address it promptly using the 1. Change Filters
manufacturer’s instructions to keep it and Oil
operating smoothly and efficiently. Clear air filters are
essential to your system’s
Most reciprocating compressors are designed Most reciprocating compressors
to operate in temperatures above 40˚F (4˚C). If are designed to operate in
temperatures above 40˚F (4˚C).
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the season. Lubricant can thicken during colder weather can cause frozen moisture
weather, causing your reciprocating compressor to accumulate on or in your
to be less effective and overload the motor, reciprocating air compressor.
putting undue wear on the compressor. This freezing and thawing
of the moisture will cause
2. Clean the Exterior stress on the components
Keeping the outside of your reciprocating of the equipment. The stress
compressor clean can prevent corrosion and from freezing and thawing can
make it easier to spot oil leaks. It also allows compromise the equipment’s
you to examine all the air compressor’s structure and weaken it
components for safety concerns, as well as prematurely.
wear and tear. Along with the exterior, check
the feet and mounting of the reciprocating When you properly prepare
compressor. Worn or damaged feet can cause and maintain your compressed
unnecessary vibration, which could lead to
operational issues. Maintaining air compressor room
temperature around 45˚F (7˚C) will significantly
assist in keeping your system up and running.
3. Check Compressed Air Dryers, System
Drains, and Tanks for Moisture
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Preparing Reciprocating Air Compressors for Winter
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Promote Sustainability with an

Optimal Air Compressor Lubricant
By Jasween Jagjit-Webb, Market Manager-
Air Compressor Lubricants, Klüber Lubrication
c When facilities look to improving In an effort to reduce costs, users often operational costs, an overlooked root cause of
sustainability, they tend to focus first on buy standard, all-purpose mineral oils for air compressor downtime or failure can be the
traditional energy utilities – natural gas, lubricants regardless of the air compressor choice of lubricants. Purchasing a high-quality
heating oil, electricity and water. As facilities application. While this practice initially lowers synthetic lubricant formulated specifically for
achieve greater sustainability through
efficiencies that reduce utility energy waste
and minimize the plant’s carbon footprint,
they begin to focus on other energy sources,
including compressed air, to enhance
sustainability efforts.
Facility engineers recognize that they can

lower energy costs by recovering the heat
generated by the air compressor, the heart
of many critical commercial and industrial
processes. They understand that the efficient
operation of this vital power source can play a
role in meeting sustainability goals. However,
they may not recognize the importance of the
lubricant – the lifeblood of the air compressor
– in promoting efficient operation.
Air compressor lubricants can promote sustainability.
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the air compressor application can ultimately and are more likely to evaporate and be used by poor compressor maintenance, but
reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). up quickly. Standard mineral oils contain also by using mineral oils and synthetic
sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen, which collectively products that are prone to oxidation.
The Role of Air Compressor Lubricants increase acid development, oxidation, and When inferior products are used in high
Air compressor lubricants have four key roles: buildup (sludge). The molecular composition heat applications, the oil and varnish
of standard oils tends to cause inconsistencies break down more quickly and require
1. Coating to inhibit corrosion in surface lubrication that increases friction more frequent changeouts that increase
2. Coolant to remove heat between air compressor parts. equipment downtime.
3. Lubrication to minimize friction
4. Sealant to prevent air leakage The Benefits of Synthetic Lubricants The oxidative stability of many synthetic
Optimized for Applications lubricants contributes to their high
Standard mineral compressor oils are suitable The benefits of synthetic lubricants chosen usage per hour, extending parts life and
for applications that don’t require continuous for specific commercial manufacturing and lowering the costs of parts over the life
use. However, their composition makes them industrial applications include the following. of the compressor. Selecting a high-
an inherently poor choice for industrial performance synthetic lubricant with
applications. Mineral oils have low transfer 1. Oxidation Resistance additives that minimize oxidation can
properties, which cause them to overheat. Sludge is a common problem in air increase uptime, save on parts cost and
They are volatile with low flash temperatures compressor use. It is caused not only thereby contribute to sustainability goals.
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2. High Energy Efficiency and example, while the life of a mineral 3. Friction Reduction
Extended Drain Intervals oil used in a rotary screw compressor Unlike mineral oils, synthetic lubricants
Selecting a lubricant based on the air typically is about 2,000 hours, the life are formulated to minimize friction.
compressor’s operating conditions is key of a synthetic lubricant can range Reducing friction in air compressor
to achieving optimum energy efficiency anywhere from 8,000 to 12,000 hours operation results in longer parts life,
and extended drain intervals. In depending on operating conditions which lowers the cost of parts over the
commercial and industrial applications (e.g., discharge temperature, humidity, life of the compressor, and reduces
where an uninterrupted power source is cleanliness, and contaminants downtime for changeouts. This can
vital, the primary role of the lubricant is generated from air intake). result in significant cost savings for
to serve as a coolant so the compressor continuous use applications.
doesn’t overheat. Synthetic lubricants Because so there are so many variables
offer outstanding thermal stability versus to consider when choosing a synthetic 4. Optimal Viscosity
mineral oils. The additives in synthetic lubricant, it’s advisable to consult Lubricants must be thick enough to
lubricants enable air compressors to run with highly experienced lubricant reduce friction but not so thick that
at lower temperatures which results in manufacturers that offer a broad they slow air compressor operation.
increased energy efficiencies that lower product portfolio. One size does not Choosing the right lubricant viscosity
energy costs. fit all, and the ability to consult with is dependent on the design of the
technical experts who can discuss your compressor, the type of lubricant
Synthetic lubricants also last longer in sustainability goals may be crucial to required, and the discharge
many air compressor applications. For meeting them. temperature and pressure. Consulting
with the lubricant manufacturer can
help ensure optimal viscosity for a
given operation.
5. Higher Flash and Fire Points

Synthetic lubricants have higher
flash and fire points than mineral
oils, and some synthetics are designed
specifically for use in fire hazard areas
and in environments with extreme
temperature ranges.
Potential Sustainability Gains

Sustainability gains through proper air
compressor lubricant selection can include
the following.
1. Reduced Expenditures for Parts

Synthetic lubricants that minimize
oxidation reduce parts wear. Parts
last longer when synthetics are used,
resulting in less frequent changeouts
that lead to cost savings. Additional
savings are often achieved because in
many applications different parts are
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changed out simultaneously regardless

of wear (e.g., lubricant, filters, bearings
and separators). While cost savings
will vary depending on the application,
contributions to sustainability goals can
be significant.
2. Lower Maintenance Costs

Since changeouts are less frequent
with synthetic lubricants, labor costs
are reduced and equipment uptime
is maximized.
3. Less Waste
Using a long-life, 12,000-hour synthetic
lubricant reduces waste, which
promotes greater sustainability. Oil
carryover is reduced, which leads
to fewer compressor top offs. Lubricant selection can impact sustainability goals.
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4. Decreased Energy Costs 6. Improved Health & Safety performance biobased materials and
Synthetic lubricants have very low Synthetics have higher flash/fire/ also be environmentally considerate.
coefficients of friction and superior autoignition temperatures than mineral Biodegradability has many definitions.
heat transfer characteristics that lower oils and therefore are inherently safer Technically, all lubricants are
operating air compressor temperatures to both use and store. biodegradable, but only “readily
for greater energy savings. Switching biodegradable” lubricants will meet
from a higher viscosity mineral oil to Because synthetics lubricants reduce sustainability goals. The key is to select
a lower viscosity synthetic can result in maintenance requirements and a lubricant with low toxicity and non-
improved energy efficiency. minimize downtime, they help reduce bioaccumulative properties.1
stress and workload demands placed
5. Reduced CO2 Emissions on busy service and repair teams. The Importance of the Supplier
Increasing energy efficiency by Reduced changeouts are especially in Selecting Lubricants
using a lubricant with low friction important for applications that require Choosing a lubricant to achieve optimal air
coefficients and superior heat transfer intense physical effort in uncomfortable compressor performance can be challenging
properties also results in reduced CO2 working environments. because operating conditions and regulatory
emissions. Synthetics, especially low requirements vary widely by industry and
viscosity oils (LVOs), can help meet 7. Able to Meet Environmentally application. Significant sustainability gains can
sustainability goals. Considerate/Biodegradable Criteria be made by working with a lubricant supplier
Lubricants can be comprised of high- who meets these criteria.
Understands the Importance

of Total Cost of Ownership
Many suppliers solely focus on air compressor
selection without considering TCO. This short-
sighted approach is a barrier to achieving
long-term sustainability goals. A supplier
with an understanding of both air compressor
equipment and a wide variety of lubricants
can consider the entire range of factors that
affect operation and that ultimately can help
lower TCO. A superior lubricant supplier will
have performance data and test results to back
performance claims.
Possesses a Problem-solving Mindset

A supplier with a problem-solving mindset
will work with management and facilities
and service teams to understand specific
application needs and sustainability goals.
Every application is different. Partnering
with a supplier with an abundance of high-
performance lubricants formulated for diverse
uses can be key to optimizing equipment
operation and improving sustainability.
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Has Industry Knowledge and Experience downtime, lower parts and maintenance costs, business in the air compressor lubricant industry.
Suppliers who are familiar with environmental and reduced waste. Jasween joined Klüber Lubrication in 2013 and
operation conditions in your industry as well as has held a number of positions within the Klüber
regulations can be an invaluable in selecting To learn more about our complete product offerings, group. She is an accomplished sales manager
lubricants. Here are two examples of successes please visit www.klsummit.com with more than 12 years of technical product sales
in the industry: experience in the air & gas compressor industry.
About the Author Jasween received an M.B.A. from Northwood
Cement Processing – Cement plants are Jasween Jagjit-Webb is Market Manager for University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering
notoriously dusty, dirty environments with Air Compressor Lubricants at Klüber Lubrication. from Michigan Technological University.
unique operational challenges. Dust is sucked In her role, she is responsible for developing new
into the compressor system along with
the intake air, which in combination with
elevated humidity levels and high ambient To read more Air Compressor Technology articles, visit
https://www.airbestpractices.com/technology/air-compressors
temperatures, can lead to machinery failure
and unexpected compressor downtime. One
recent study demonstrates how selecting specific
high-performance lubricants for cement For expert presentations, visit our Webinar Archive Section dedicated to Air
processing can improve the energy efficiency Compressor Technology at https://www.airbestpractices.com/magazine/webinars
of screw-type air compressors.2
Food & Beverage Processing – Technology

is now available to formulate food-grade
lubricants that eliminate varnish and that can
achieve significant cost savings, typically 80%
in total cost of parts, maintenance and lube.
One multi-synthetic lubricant, Klüber FG Elite
Series, lasts 8,000 hours before changeouts
are required. Innovative chemistry was used to
create an NSF Food Grade approved base stock
component for use with traditional rotary screw
air compressors.
Conclusion
Selecting a synthetic lubricant formulated
for a specific air compressor application can
promote sustainability. Significant gains can
be garnered by increasing energy efficiency
and improving equipment reliability. Key
benefits can include greater equipment
References
1. John Sander, Lubrication Engineers, “Can Lubricants Be Green,” Biomass
Magazine, October 2, 2020. http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/17390/can-
lubricants-be-green
2. Stefan Borrmann & Markus Burbach, Klüber Lubrication, “Maximise Air
Compressor Energy-Efficiency with High-Performance Lubricants,” Global
Cement Magazine, June, 2021.
Both Metal and Plastic Pipe Necessary

for Compressed Air Applications
By Rob Marsiglia, Business Development Manager –
Commercial Products, Asahi/America
c Introduction make them an excellent choice for many liquid Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
Metal pipes have been used and installed in applications. Over the decades, users have There are two basic types of plastic materials
fluid and gas applications since the mid- learned that a plastic piping system, when – thermoplastic and thermoset. We’ll focus on
19th century. Metal pipes are strong, safe, properly selected and installed, will require very the thermoplastics, and discuss some of the
and provide excellent performance for many little maintenance and will offer many years materials therein. Thermoplastic materials are
demanding services. Plastic pipes are an of uniform service. Since thermoplastic piping melt-processible. Thermoplastic resins can be
alternative to metal pipes for many fluid is an ideal choice to transport fluids, how heat processed and either extruded into shapes,
applications. They do not have the same high- would plastic piping perform with compressed such as pipe, or molded into components, such
pressure ratings, but they are highly corrosion air? This article will focus on the suitability as fittings. Thermoplastic implies that the
resistant. They do not rust, scale, pit or corrode. of plastic pipe systems as well as joining material is processed and can be re-processed
They are lightweight and easy-to-install, which methodology in compressed air applications. by melting and forming, using heat. There are
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three main groups of thermoplastic materials Polypropylene (PP) pipes can be unsafe in cold
used for piping applications: vinyls, olefins, conditions without an encasement, as they
and fluoropolymers. Vinyl materials include become more brittle as temperatures decrease.
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated ABS pipes, designed for compressed air, are
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). Olefin materials available, but they are not compatible with
include polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene all compressor lubricants, and they may fail
(PP). There are several fluoropolymer materials due to use with a non-compatible lubricant.
such as Halar (ECTFE) and PVDF. Additionally, Fluoropolymer materials, such as PVDF and
there is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Halar, are cost prohibitive.
which is in its own class.
Polyethylene (PE) Material
Asahi/America’s Air-Pro® over-pressurized ductile failure
Plastic Pipes for Compressed Air Polyethylene can be engineered to handle in safe mode during burst test (pressure ≥ 800psi).
& OSHA Standards (weeding out compressed air applications. It has excellent
the options) physical and mechanical properties, with would simply balloon and tear, keeping the
Thermoplastic pipe options are limited for broad chemical resistance. The material pipe material intact.
compressed air. Primarily, this is due to the retains its ductile properties well below 0˚F
catastrophic failure mode of many plastics. This (< -40˚F). If it were to fail, it would fail in PE resin for compressed air applications
is the primary reason PVC and CPVC should a safe mode. This shatter resistant material must be specially formulated to handle the
not be used for compressed air systems. PVC
and CPVC pipes fail in an unsafe, catastrophic
manner. OSHA’s standards state that if
thermoplastic piping materials are to be used
for compressed air or gas applications “the
pipes must either be constructed of or encased Making the World Safer, Healthier & More Productive
in shatter resistant material.” (OSHA standard
interpretation dated February 28, 1991)
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oxidative effect of compressed air for long-

term performance. Standard US domestic
HDPE pipes, like PE4710, are designed for
fluids, but not for compressed air. PE resin
manufacturers in Europe formulate a resin
class, known as PE100, to handle both liquid
and air/gas applications. A piping system made
of PE100 designed specifically for compressed
air applications has been marketed in North
America since 1992. In 1993, California OSHA
issued a letter certifying that this specially
formulated PE100 piping system meets
California testing requirements and can be
installed in compressed air applications.
This certification was updated and re-issued
in March 2021. Since 1993, there have
been thousands of PE100 compressed air
Asahi/America’s Air-Pro® pipe and fittings joined with non-mechanical butt and socket fusion methods, as indicated
piping systems installed in North America,
in the figure.
in numerous types of applications, with no
incidences of hazardous failure.
The Next Step in Compressed
Air Energy Saving PE100 Pipe Joining Methods
PE100 pipe and fittings can be joined through
Cost-saving:
Taking industrial energy efficiency
to the next level heat fusion, which is a type of melt-processing.
• Eliminate peak power charges
• Improved uptime
Heat fusion joining brings two melted surfaces
• Reduced operational costs together and allows them to cool under
• Lower compressor maintenance costs
pressure. This process produces one continuous
Space saving: piece, free of any foreign material or seams.
• Underground storage up to 600 PSI The weld joint is as strong as the pipe itself.
• Safer than above-ground
• Saves manufacturing space/land costs

PE100 pipes and fittings are joined by socket
or butt fusion. With socket fusion, pipe is
Environmental:
• Food safe applications (NSF)
inserted in socket fittings that have a slight
• Use for oil-free, rotary or PET taper; the tapered fitting increases the pressure
• Nitrogen ready
of the pipe up to a stop in the fitting. The
Certified
entire insertion depth is the weld area. Butt
fusion fittings are the same inside diameter
(ID) and outside diameter (OD) as the pipe
Proven: for end-to-end fusing. Two pipes can be butt-
• 100% performance guaranteed
• Over 10 million KWH saved fused together without a coupling. Butt fusion
always produces an external and internal bead.
The reliability and integrity of PE butt fusion
Optimize, streamline & safeguard your factory’s compressed-air process
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Asahi/America’s Air-Pro®, covered in chemical dust, Asahi/America’s Air-Pro® specially formulated PE piping system installed at a manufacturing facility.
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Two Joining Philosophies

for Compressed Air Pipe
Understanding the way pipes are joined is
important. Leaks are costly and wasteful. A
¼" orifice @ 100psi wastes about 104 cubic-
feet-per-minute (cfm) and can cost as much
as $10,000 per year. Joint leaks are a common
cause of wasted compressed air energy. There
are two joining philosophies to consider:
1. Mechanical Joining: System connections

that use a gasket, O-ring, pipe
compound, or the like to affect a seal in
a system connection. Examples would
include flange-to-flange connections,
threaded joints, compression, push-fit,
and “pro-press” type connections.
2. Non-mechanical Joining: System

connections that provide what is
considered to be a permanent joint.
Typically referred to as welded
connections, they include soldered
and brazed copper, and welded steel
and stainless steel materials. Welded Why does the compressed air industry shops and assemblers, as well as job-specific
joints also include the homogenous need both joining method options? printing houses all need to break down and
joints produced by socket and butt There are many facilities that require routine re-assemble portions of their compressed
fusion of polyolefins, and the “solvent adjustment and re-configuration of their air system. In these instances, a system that
cemented” joints of vinyls and ABS. operations. Micro-breweries, custom machine incorporates mechanical joints is necessary.
There are many high-quality aluminum piping
TABLE 1 systems on the market that provide the ability
SUITABILITY
to assemble, disassemble and reassemble the
system and maintain the system’s operating
APPLICATION METAL PE100
Pressure above 230psi YES NO
integrity while doing so.
Temperature above 120˚F YES Limited Life
Marine or Corrosive Limited Life YES
Of course, there are many installations that
Below Ground Mechanical Joints - NO YES are more permanent, and once installed, are
Above Ground YES YES designed to stay in place for a significant
Portability Mechanical Joints - YES Fusion Joining - NO amount of time. Manufacturing facilities
Typical Shop YES YES often have central utility areas, where
Typical Industrial Plant YES YES various services are fed throughout the plant.
Clean - Contaminant Free YES – (Aluminum/Copper) YES Compressed air is one of those. Here, a main
> 50 year life ? YES trunk line (or lines) is permanently installed
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serve as a fixed line. of compressed air applications. Compressed air consultants need to have both
mechanical and non-mechanical piping options
In many instances, there are buried compressed Table 1 illustrates that both metal and PE100 as well as metal and PE100 options to meet
air lines. Manufacturing campuses, military piping systems have some limitations, which the needs of their clients. Since PE100 can be
installations, heavy equipment manufacturers, are marked as “NO” or “limited life”. Yet both joined to metal systems by mechanical means,
rail and lumberyards, and theme parks options would probably handle the majority of a hybrid system with both metal piping and
are all examples of facilities with extensive real-world applications. For those applications, PE100 piping would be possible; indeed, some
underground installations, where leaks are cost of ownership, ease-of-use and system might call it, “the best of both worlds.”
an anathema. Here, a permanently joined, flexibility, elimination of leak points, and
corrosion resistant system, like a PE100 service life must be taken into consideration. For more information visit
homogenous fused system, would be ideal. https://www.asahi-america.com
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Pure Gas Testing – The Benefits

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By Jenny Palkowitsh, Trace Analytics
c Pure gases are used frequently across a purity and contamination can be performed Nitrogen purity. Nitrogen is also used
range of industries: from food and beverage by a third-party, accredited laboratory. extensively in hospitals for cancer and
to hospitals, pharmaceutical, and medical lesion removal, the storage of cells and
device manufacturing. Depending on the Pure Gas Usage in Industry blood, and for the manufacturing of
usage of the pure gas, different quality Pure gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon medicines (CHT, 2020).
standards and acceptable purity limits may dioxide are versatile and becoming even more
apply. Whether the gas is used for purification, frequently used as technology advances. p Oxygen can be used for fermenting,
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patients, it is critical that the levels of purity p Nitrogen helps protect and preserve and as a shield for beef products. It can
and contamination are acceptable for that supplies from oxidation and helps also prevent the growth of anaerobic
particular use. Quality evaluations should be to keep products dry and sterile. bacteria (Inmatec, 2021). In hospital
performed at the point of use to understand “Blanketing with nitrogen” preserves settings, oxygen is used for treating
whether the system is impacting the gas in any the quality of many food and medical conditions such as respiratory
way and to ensure the gas is of appropriate pharmaceutical products. Oxygen arrest, resuscitation, and life support
purity for its use. Point of use testing for both sensitive products require appropriate (CHT, 2020).
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p Carbon Dioxide plays an important purity. Proper tubing (to reduce permeation),
role in many food packaging and the appropriate regulator, and correctly
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procedures, system dryers, and filtration devices impacting the gas. Most commonly, water,
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generally used in high-risk / essential functions gases (Kandl and Bartram, 2015). Since they
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Gaseous Contamination and Purity Contamination can also come from the
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demonstrates these quality levels where it is OEM’s requirements, but some facilities have The best way to know that the distribution
most important. Since gases are regulated as high levels of particulate matter which may system and pure gases are maintaining quality
“finished pharmaceuticals” by the FDA, they are require more frequent filtration changes. Point levels as expected and that maintenance
expected to meet GMP requirements. The Joint of use testing provides data on the efficacy of schedules are appropriate is to employ
Expert Committee on Food Additives ( JECFA) the filters and maintenance schedules. quarterly point of use testing to aid in trend
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FS-Curtis Eco-Turbo Centrifugal BOGE DAV-2 Adsorption Dryers

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optimized with a wear-free compression principle which results in lower control, a range of different interfaces and
maintenance and fewer downtimes. even IoT connectivity.
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Dollinger GP-198 Pattons Appoints Scott Sutton as VP and GM

Coalescing Filters Pattons announced the appointment of its new Vice President and
Remove liquid and solid contaminants General Manager Scott Sutton. In this role, Scott will lead Pattons’
from your gas stream with the Dollinger continued growth as a trusted name supporting thousands of satisfied
GP-198 coalescing filter from Celeros customers for the supply and service of air compressors across Virginia,
Flow Technology. The Dollinger GP-198 North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Scott joins
is engineered for the efficient removal of Pattons with comprehensive management and leadership experience
entrained oil, water mist, hydrocarbon in sales, service, and operations in various industrial businesses,
condensates and other liquids /solid including compressed air, commercial HVAC, elevators, and life safety
particles from compressed air, natural gas and other streams. Used within technology and services. Most recently, he was the North America Sales
its rated design conditions, the GP-198 filter can achieve an efficiency of Operations Leader with Carrier Corporation, where he was responsible
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deployment include the removal of water and oil mist from compressed sales across the US and Canada. Scott
air systems, the recovery of oil downstream of rotating machinery, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from
final stage protection of high performance equipment including gas East Carolina University and a Master
turbines or Upstream/Midstream gas refinery applications. The Dollinger of Science degree from the University
GP-198 is also suited for use as a pre-filter/separator – for absorptive air of Notre Dame.
applications, or as part of a gas dehydration system.
Pattons, www.pattonsinc.com
Celeros Flow Technology, www.celerosft.com
Walker Filtration 20 Years of Operation

ELGi Extends Warranty Walker Filtration Inc., the American division of Walker Filtration Ltd.
to Five Years located in Erie, Pennsylvania, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and its
ELGi North America announced an success as a leader in the filtration, vacuum, and drying industries. In 2001,
enhanced warranty program for its Walker Filtration Ltd., a UK based company, decided to expand operations
lubricated screw compressor product into the USA. Starting in Erie, Pennsylvania with only two employees and
line. By extending its warranty from a 4,600 square foot facility, the US location has grown substantially and
one year to five years, ELGi now is now the largest division within the Walker Filtration group. Since its
provides the longest package warranty period in the industry. The new humble beginnings, Walker Filtration Inc. has been dedicated to serving the
five-year package warranty is in addition to the lifetime air end coverage local and global filtration markets within the United States, Mexico, Central
on the EG Series and the six-year air end coverage on the EN Series. With and South America. The company plans to mark this important milestone
this, ELGi’s industry-leading warranty program will ensure unparalleled with a week-long celebration for employees.
value and service for ELGi customers. ELGi’s expanded warranty program Events will include a presentation by the
reinforces the company’s “Always Better” brand promise and commitment senior management team and global
to providing reliable compressed air. Compressed air is a critical component colleagues, food trucks, staff recognition
for several industries and essential for operating machinery for specialized and service awards.
functions such as molding, cutting, and driving pneumatic tools.
Walker Filtration, www.walkerfiltration.com
ELGi, www.elgi.com
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Festo DSNU-S SONOTEC Software for Preventive Maintenance

Pneumatic Cylinder With the software release of the SONAPHONE DataSuite S for the
The new DSNU-S round cylinder SONAPHONE digital ultrasonic testing device, SONOTEC introduces
is the latest response from Festo a workgroup license of the established maintenance PC software.
to the need of machine designers SONAPHONE DataSuite S is installed via a central server on the respective
for smaller versions of standard company network. This allows all users to access the central data hub
components so they can shrink the footprint of their machines or – regardless of location, inspection task and SONAPHONE used. With
production lines accordingly. The DSNU-S, part of Festo’s core product the new version, the following user roles can now be assigned with
range of always-in-stock components, is up to 40% slimmer, 35 mm different rights: Maintenance manager: preparation and monitoring of
shorter, and 50% lighter than its ISO counterpart DSNU of the same maintenance tasks, Operator: monitoring and processing of work orders
bore and stroke length. The DSNU-S is designed for direct mount and Admin: editing rights in all
installation and built for reliability and a long service life thanks to projects. In addition to the new
its low-wear polyurethane seals and corrosion resistant piston rod and DataSuite S, three software versions
housing. Depending on the size, the DSNU-S is available with fixed are available to the user: The entry-
end cushioning or the Festo proprietary self-adjusting cushioning. The level version SONAPHONE DataSuite
latter makes commissioning easier and eliminates the need for further V, the full version SONAPHONE
adjustments for load changes over the lifespan of the cylinder. DataSuite D and the SONAPHONE
DataSuite S for company networks.
Festo, www.festo.us
SONOTEC, www.sonotec.eu/en
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as Ops and Safety Manager Arcline Acquires Dwyer Instruments
Universal Compressed Air, a Pennsylvania- Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm,
based provider of innovative compressed air announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Dwyer Instruments
systems, has appointed Glenn Burchett as from the Clark family and management. Dwyer Instruments is a leading
Operations and Safety Manager. Reporting to designer and manufacturer of sensor and instrumentation solutions
Rick Kowey, Senior VP and COO, Glenn will for the worldwide process automation, HVAC, and building automation
lead UCA’s operations and HSE functions. markets. The company holds 93 active and pending patents and offers
Burchett offers more than 40 years of experience in industry, serving the a broad suite of over 40,000 configurable SKUs, enabling it to service
Chemicals, Coatings, Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Explosives, and Automotive nearly all customer-required applications. Dwyer serves over 20,000 active
industries. Within these industries, Burchett served in multiple plant OEM, distribution and end-user customers through its offices in the U.S.,
management and director level positions for organizations such as BASF, U.K., Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore. Arcline said, “The Clark family
Occidental, Ashland, Honeywell, and Elementis. Throughout his years in and the Dwyer team have built a strong brand with market-leading
business, Burchett has gained experience in operations, engineering and sensor and instrumentation solutions for process automation markets.
construction, M & A, utilities, facilities management, lean 6 Sigma, TQM, We believe the Company’s differentiated products position it well to serve
and HSE. Burchett holds a degree in Chemical Engineering Technology the growing trend toward greater process automation, connected devices
from Penn State, a BS in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University and and improved indoor air quality and energy efficiency.”
graduate work with Ohio University and WV Institute of Technology with
focus in Chemical Engineering and Engineering Management. Dwyer Instruments, www.dwyer-inst.com
Universal Compressed Air, https://UniversalCompressedAir.com
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VPInstruments announced the camera, the FLIR T865. Built for electrical condition and mechanical
establishment of a new office in equipment inspection, and for use in research and development
Shanghai, China. China has been ranking applications, the T865 provides ±1˚C (±1.6˚F) or ±1% temperature
at the world’s largest manufacturing measurement accuracy, a wider temperature range between –40˚C to
country for 11 consecutive years. With 120˚C (-40˚F to 248˚F), and more on-camera tools for improved analysis.
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companies put attention on monitoring of compressed air and other with purchase. With ±1˚C (±1.6˚F)
industrial gases. Also, the growing awareness for energy savings brings or ±1% temperature measurement
customers to seek value from measured data. VPInstruments gives accuracy, professionals can more
customer a perfect solution for gas monitoring and energy savings. confidently inspect and assess
The VPInstruments China office’s main goal is contributing to sales equipment health regardless of the
growth and strengthen customer service in China. We will also help time between inspections or changes
customers to gain awareness on energy-savings and make efforts to build in environment conditions.
a greener manufacturing industry. We would like to introduce Mr. Rex
Zhu – the Managing Director of VPInstruments China. Mr. Zhu will be Teledyne FLIR, www.flir.com
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VPInstruments, www.vpinstruments.com Total Equipment Company Acquired by DXP

Total Equipment Company, based in Coraopolis, PA, announced it has
been acquired by DXP Enterprises, Inc., a publicly traded professional
Atlas Copco Acquires Airflow Compressors & Pneumatics distribution management company providing products and services
Atlas Copco has acquired Airflow Compressors & Pneumatics Ltd, a UK through its pumping solutions, supply chain services, and MROP
company. The company’s customers are mainly industrial and service products and services. Financial terms of the transaction were not
companies active in the North West of England. Airflow is a privately disclosed. TEC will continue distributing and servicing fluid- and air-
owned company and has 16 employees. The company is located in the handling products in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and beyond as an
city of Leigh and has a strong market presence in the North West region authorized Ingersoll Rand distributor. TEC will maintain their company
of England. “Thanks to Airflow’s strong reputation in the market, name with established brand recognition in the Ohio River Valley region,
this acquisition will enable us to increase the footprint of our brand employing a workforce of 125, operating out of five facilities. TEC’s senior
portfolio products and to develop the business further in the industrial management team will continue with
hubs of Liverpool and Manchester,” said Vagner Rego, Business Area Chuck Gerbe as senior account manager,
President Compressor Technique. The purchase price is not material Pat Manning as operations manager and
relative to Atlas Copco’s market capitalization and is not disclosed. The Eric Solverson as sales manager.
company will become part of the service division within the Compressor
Technique Business Area. Total Equipment Company,
www.totalequipment.com
Atlas Copco, www.atlascopcogroup.com
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Plenary Session Wednesday, November 3, 10:15am – 12:00pm
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TRACK 1: Compressed Air TRACK 2: Cooling System and Aeration Blower

Reliability, Automation & Efficiency Energy/Water Conservation & Compressed Air Safety
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MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY IN COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS CHILLER & COOLING TOWER PROCESS COOLING OPTIMIZATION
Chair: Chad Larrabee, Global Product Management Leader Chair: Tom Stone, National Sales Manager-Industrial, Thermal Care
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David Sleeman, Aftermarket Sales Manager, FS-Elliot for Cooling Systems
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Jan Pingel, Product Leader, Digital Solutions, Ingersoll Rand VFD Motors in Cooling Systems: Shaft Voltage Causes and Effects and Solutions
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Chris Knuffman, Business Line Manager, Reciprocating & Rotary Screw Compressors, Lessons Learned from Two Cooling System Audits
Quincy Compressor Tim Dugan, Principle Engineer, Compression Engineering Corporation
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Case Studies of a Small Firm Implementing Complex Compressed Air Piping Projects Justin Wihelms, Application Engineer, HW Environmental
Jason DuPriest, Principal Systems Engineer, JD Systems Integration Proposed Modifications to 3-A Accepted Practice B-604-05-A Related to Compressed
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Kingston Valves: Safely Protecting People, Processes,
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Theresa Hinkler, Regional Sales Manager, Kingston Valves
The Features and Benefits of Using Compressed Air Rentals
EXPO HOURS Jim Riley, Rental Sales Manager, Sauer Compressors USA
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Wednesday, November 3 12:00-6:00pm Utilities-Made Easy!
Pascal van Putten, CEO, VPInstruments
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