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Compressed Air Technology To Store Wind Energy

Renewable energy storage is one step closer becoming a reality in the Northwest. Researchers are proposing a new system that could store enough wind energy to power 80,000 homes for a month. But researchers aren’t proposing fields lined with batteries. They’re using some of the Columbia River Basin’s natural geography and compressed air.

Rotary vane compressors for industry by Hydrovane

Hydrovane has manufactured over 775,000 compressors to date and they can be found throughout all sectors of industry, with specialist solutions within transit, gas and snow. In fact they are the perfect business solution to meet your requirements for reliable, high quality compressed air or gas.

The Hydrovane series rotary vane compressors are versatile, powerful, reliable and cost effective. They can be found in trains, ships, engineering, distilling, brewing, packaging sites and in large and small industrial units through the world. In fact they are the perfect business solution to your requirement for reliable, high quality compressed air.

The low noise operation of the Hydrovane air compressors means that they can be installed right alongside your equipment. Most models are available either as open units or fitted with enclosure panels which further reduce noise levels.

For over 50 years Hydrovane has been a market leader in rotary sliding vane compressors, which are proven to be:

Reliable:

Up to 100,000+ operating hours due to its simple integral design.
Delivering quality pulse free air with automatic regulation.
Low speed, direct drive, minimal stress and no roller bearings to replace.

Versatile:

Quiet in operation and can be located at the point of use.
Air intake modulation produces only the air you require.
Complete packages or separate air ends.
Vertical and horizontal formats.

Powerful and cost effective:

Energy saving regulated speed models.
Reduced energy venting systems (REVS) for lower off-load power consumption.
Easy and cost competitive maintenance.
Protection from the advance extended warranty program.

What Makes Powerex Pure Air Technology Stand Out From The Competition?

Powerex manufactures all of our products in ISO9002 registered, world class facilities: Harrison, Ohio; Fukushima, Japan; and Yokohama, Japan. The Powerex service network consists of over 200 authorized service centers and distributors throughout the United States and Canada, Powerex products have proven to be reliable and durable time after time.

Powerex introduced the first dry scroll to the oil less compressor market in 1989. Scrolls completely dry compression chamber having quiet vibration free operation, invites gas applications not considered with reciprocating compressors. Composite piston technology now standard on Powerex reciprocating compressors increases ring life and reduces temperature, providing reliability for years to come.

Powerex backs all products with the new three year 10,000 hour pump and one year 5,000 hour system warranty. Our advances in compressor technology don’t need to be prorated…they are proven.

Powerex continues its commitment to design and to build compressors and compressor systems that deliver your “Pure Air” requirements year after year. World class technology has resulted from the combined engineering and production efforts of two of the largest compressor manufactures in the world, creating a new breed of oil less and lubricated compressors; both affordable and reliable.

For those critical applications where clean-dry compressed air is not just a luxury but a necessity, the Powerex Pure Air compressors have proven to be reliable and durable time after time in hospitals, dental offices, universities, schools, industries, and laboratories.

Powerex can provide Pure Air Systems from its vast selection of products. Through joint ventures worldwide, Powerex provides technical and support services overseas in Europe, South America, and the Pacific Rim.

Solberg clean inlet air stream solutions

When it comes to compressors, having a clean inlet air stream will help reduce maintenance and energy costs. As the needs of the industry continue to expand, Solberg is keeping ahead of the curve, offering a variety of solutions designed specifically for the compressor market. Regardless of the size or type of compressor, our products represent the highest in quality and dependability.

Products:

Here are some of our top product lines for the air compressor market. See our Products pages for the complete list.

• Inlet Filtration and Silencing
o FS Series – Inlet filters with integrated silencing tubes for noise reduction
o SLCR/SLCRT Series – Tubular silencers
o F Series – Inlet filter assemblies designed for minimal pressure drop
o SpinMeister Filter Series (SM Series) – Offers dual-stage filtration to protect equipment in applications where extreme amounts of contaminant may clog standard filters in a short time period

• Discharge Filtration
o LG Series – Air/Oil Spin-On Separators (For use with rotary screw pumps)
o 51 Series – Air/Oil Top Hat Style Separators (For use with rotary screw pumps)