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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…
Protecting What Matters Most: How United Fire Systems Relies on Van Air 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…
A 300 million Dollar Emissions Fine Shocks the Industry- Is Your Business Next?
In an astonishing revelation to industries worldwide, The EPA has moved forward with a multimillion dollar fine against a major oil production company for failing to comply with emission regulations. This unprecedented penalty showcases the urge and growing conversation worldwide for environmental accountability. If your business isn’t prioritizing emissions reduction,…
Why Does Compressed Air Require a Dryer?
“Why does the compression process always produce moisture?” “Moisture contamination in my compressed air is fouling processes, products and equipment downstream.” These are commonly heard complaints when organizations utilize compressed air and fail to support downstream processes and equipment with moisture removal systems. Thus, the question arises “Why does compressed…
Different Types of Dryer Systems
I am often asked about the different dryer systems available, and it’s a great question for anyone looking to install a new compressed air dryer or upgrade an existing system. My typical response is, “What are you doing with your compressed air?”—which helps determine the level of performance needed. The…
What Are Automatic Drain Valves? Importance & Types with Compressed Air Dryers
Wherever there is compressed air, there is moisture. Ambient air naturally contains water vapor, and when it’s drawn into a compressor and pressurized, that vapor becomes highly concentrated. As the hot compressed air cools, the vapor condenses into liquid water, leading to corrosion, contamination, and equipment failure if not properly…
Natural Gas Deliquescent Dryer Skid Used for Renewable Energy Power Plant
Van Air recently worked with ESI Solutions, an engineering firm based in Oregon that specializes in building and managing renewable energy power plants. Specifically, ESI delivers end-to-end solutions for biogas utilization projects, including development, design, engineering, fabrication, construction, operations, maintenance and repair, and asset optimization. ESI contacted us to help…
The Importance of Natural Gas Dehydration: Methods, Applications, and Best Practices
Natural gas dehydration is an essential process to ensure the safe and efficient transportation and use of natural gas. Removing moisture from the gas stream prevents a number of issues that greatly impact pipelines and equipment (details below). Whether you are working with biogas, fuel gas, or sales gas, ensuring…
From Farm to Glass: The Role of Compressed Air Dryers in Dairy Processing
Every morning, many of us pour a big bowl of cereal and top it off with a splash of milk. When we think of milk, the image that often comes to mind is the iconic black-and-white dairy cow grazing on a sunny farm. However, what we often overlook is the…
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