articleBCAS appoints Terry Collier to further strengthen its training offer
Terry Collier has been named as BCAS’ new learning and development officer, with a focus on further developing the Society’s range of training courses
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articleBCAS appoints Steven Rohan as new president
As BCAS’ 59th president, Rohan said talent acquisition and development would be key focuses during his tenure, with the Society looking to form closer partnerships with the education sector.
articleTaking an energy-first approach to compressed air system design
Good compressed air system design can deliver improved energy performance, explains Vanda Jones
articleEasier investment in compressed air skills training
THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society (BCAS) offers a range of popular training courses. Tailored to the needs of industry professionals, customers and suppliers, the courses combine safe working practices, with industry-specific guidance on all aspects of compressed air performance.
articleSetting the standard for compressed air quality
THE BRITISH Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) best practice guide entitled The Filtration and Drying of Compressed Air helps operators and specifiers make an informed choice on which type of compressed air treatment equipment is best suited to the air quality required. There are a variety of different compressed air standards that should be considered when assessing the air purity levels required for the application.
articleLowering compressed air cost of ownership through maintenance
COMPRESSED AIR is often referred to as the fourth utility, with the electrical energy used to drive air compressors equating to approximately 10% of all the electricity used in the UK.
articleThe benefits of on-site nitrogen generation
FROM FOOD packaging and brewing, electronics manufacturing to oil and gas refining, nitrogen is used extensively in numerous process industries. Given this, it’s worth exploring the on-going shift from purchasing nitrogen externally to generating guaranteed-purity nitrogen on site using compressed air systems.
articlePSSR – compliant and competent
THE PRESSURE Systems’ Safety Regulations 2000: S.I.128 (PSSR) provide a complete legal framework to control activities from design to installation, examination and keeping of records to name but a few. While some systems may be exempt from the PSSR regulations, all systems will be subject to at least the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
articleSaving compressed air system costs by reducing leaks
IMPROVING THE energy performance of compressed air systems continues to be a high priority amid soaring electricity prices. In this context, a planned approach to reduce pipework leaks can reduce ownership costs.
articleBCAS: GB/UK legislation update
AS THE UK continues to ‘move away’ from EU membership the landscape is starting to become clearer and the true impact on British industry is impossible to ignore. Double compliance and tracking of both EU and UK regulations and legislation is now a reality.
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