articleRemote monitoring of compressor and vacuum pump performance enables functional problems to be identified in real-time and resolved swiftly to avoid lost or reduced productivity, to remedy poor performance and to maximise energy efficiency. Stef Lievens, business line manager for Compressor Technique Service Operations at Atlas Copco Compressors UK, explains more
articleAt the end of this year, Andy Jones will come to the end of his two year term as president of BCAS. Here, he looks back over a very busy couple of years
articleImproving the efficiency of a compressed air system can be an effective way for manufacturers to lower their energy costs, says Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei
productAlicat Scientific has updated its Gas Select firmware for Alicat mass flow meters, mass flow controllers and pressure controllers. Gas Select 6.0 improves user control and data speed, adding features that enable users to make changes to instruments without a factory visit.
productA new in-line high-temperature and high-pressure conductivity sensor from Sensorex has been designed for use in industrial boilers. It provides accurate, repeatable conductivity measurements at saturated steam conditions to 600 psig (41.4 bar) and temperatures to 252°C without cooling the process sample.
articleThere are currently no formal accreditation schemes for designing, installing and maintaining compressed air systems. This means end-users could well be receiving poor advice and safety could be compromised. BCAS explains more and outlines some of the courses it offers
articleThe misuse of compressed air through poorly designed equipment, complacency or at worse, a bit of misdirected horseplay could well result in serious injury or even a fatality. BCAS outlines the potential risk and reviews the legislation to ensure that you remain compliant
articleAirUser asked the British Compressed Air Society to outline answers to some of the Society’s most commonly asked questions. There were two that came instantly to mind – the first concerns compliance with the Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR); the second deals with the responsibilities of a competent examiner if he or she discovers a situation that could give rise to imminent danger
articleA trade association provides industry with more collective influence than the sum of its individual members so, as Vanda Jones, executive director of BCAS explains, it pays to join and ensure that your opinion counts
articleBCAS outlines some recent European technical, normative and legislation developments in compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools and allied equipment through Pneurop and Orgalime.
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