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Before the Membrane Dryer: The Value of Pre-Drying
Membrane dryers are a pretty simple and effective way to remove moisture from a gas stream. They don’t have a lot of moving parts They don’t require a regeneration cycle They can run continuously with relatively little maintenance. The membrane does its job by allowing water vapor to pass through…
Compressed Air Maintenance Without the Downtime
How Tytan Oilfield Resources is using Van Air Systems air treatment equipment to deliver cooler, drier temporary compressed air. Did you know a compressed air system needs periodic maintenance that causes the unit to be removed from service to be completed? When compressed air is critical to production, shutting…
Turning Plastic Waste into Renewable Energy: A New Approach to Resource Recovery
As industries continue searching for sustainable alternatives to traditional waste disposal, innovative waste-to-energy technologies are creating new opportunities to recover value from materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. One emerging approach involves converting plastic products back into oil through advanced recycling processes. While a significant portion of the…
What Sets Van Air Systems Pipeline Dryers Apart in RNG Applications
Green energy is a term that is used more frequently nowadays, and for good reason. So what economic and environmental advantages do Van Air Systems PLD Series Pipeline dryers afford that competitors lack? Van Air Systems’ PLD (Pipeline Deliquescent) dryers stand out in “green energy” terms not because they’re branded…
Advantages of the Van Air Systems MDV 400 Automatic Drain Valves Over the Competition
Van Air Systems MDV-400 Drain Valve (motorized ball valve) stands out from competing brands mainly because of its combination of durability, versatility, and clog-resistant operation, which make it ideal for challenging compressed air applications. Here’s what gives it an edge: 1. High-Torque, Motorized Ball Valve Design Unlike typical solenoid or…
What’s the danger of having moisture in your natural gas pipeline?
Extreme cold weather can bring more than frozen streets and burst water pipes—it can expose systemic vulnerabilities in energy infrastructure. In February 2021, a historic winter storm hit Texas with record low temperatures and widespread snow and ice, driving power demand to unprecedented levels. Millions of residents lost electricity and…
Why the Automotive Industry Depends on Clean, Dry Compressed Air
Many people underestimate how much compressed air the automotive industry uses. Body shops, tire centers, collision repair facilities, and full-scale manufacturing plants all rely on compressed air for daily operations. Yet moisture control in these systems often becomes an afterthought until problems begin to show up in paint, tools, and…
What Is Dew Point in Compressed Air Systems (and How Low Should It Be?)
Dew point is the temperature at which water vapor in compressed air turns into liquid. That may sound technical, but here’s what matters: when dew point isn’t controlled, moisture builds up. That moisture can corrode equipment, contaminate products, and bring operations to a halt. Some applications require very low dew…
How United Fire Systems Relies on Van Air Systems Filters and Separators in Critical Fire Suppression Applications
When it comes to fire protection, there’s no room for compromise. The systems that detect and suppress fires must perform flawlessly—especially in high-stakes environments like data centers, industrial facilities, or control rooms. That’s why United Fire Systems, a leader in engineered fire suppression solutions, turns to Van Air Systems to…
What is an Aftercooler & Why do They Matter?
Imagine you’re on a construction site in the middle of summer, and your portable air compressor is running nonstop. The air coming out is hot – as expected – but you might not realize it’s also saturated with moisture. If that moisture-laden air enters your tools or equipment, you’re looking…