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…
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…
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…
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…
Molecular sieve is a highly specialized desiccant designed for applications where precise moisture control is essential. Molecular sieve is composed of sodium aluminosilicate beads with fixed pore sizes, allowing it to trap moisture molecules based on their size. Unlike more common desiccants such as deliquescent or absorbent types, molecular sieve…
This blog post was written by Charles Eskrigge—sales manager at Air & Vacuum Process, Inc – AVP – in Texas. Just like neglecting routine car maintenance can lead to costly repairs, overlooking preventive maintenance on regenerative desiccant compressed air dryers can cause significant issues, ranging from equipment damage to costly…