Well known is the fact that compressed air, stored at higher pressures, can provide a capacitance effect for sudden high volume demands. Less known is that higher pressure storage, that is not properly controlled and managed, will result in not just the additional energy to compress to a higher pressure (0.5% energy for every 1% pressure increase), but also significantly higher air consumption from all compressed air users (in some cases up to12% more)!
The application of Ingersoll Rand IntelliFlow control effectively uses system storage to compensate for high, random air usage and avoids the need to increase the entire system pressure. Similarly, the IntelliFlow control also eliminates the need for compreesors to be loaded start or short cycle due to the same high, random air usage.
Features
High volume low pressure drop design
Electronic PID control of valve position
Mounted controller with digital interface
Mounted pressure transducer
3-valve bypass
Taps and gages for system audit instrumentation
Benefits
Increased productivity: optimize production air control
Increased efficiency: optimize energy usage
Increased reliability: eliminate compressor rapid cycling
Reduced waste: lower pressure, less air consumption
Technical Information
Max Pressure: 150 psig (10 barg)
Max Temperature: 150°F (65°C)
Flange/Valve Sizes: 2 - 8 in (50 - 200 mm)
Max Flow Capacity: 850 - 15900 cfm (24 - 450 m3/min)
1 psig (0.07 barg) pressure drop in full open valve position
