Advanced Controls for Industrial Compressed Air Systems

An integrated solution to control compressed air systems has been developed which significantly improves the quality of the compressed air, while decreasing operating expenses. Honeywell's XCEED™ compressed air system solution has been installed at a Goulds Pumps manufacturing plant in Seneca Falls, New York, and is currently undergoing field testing. The compressed air system will optimize the energy efficiency of the 7 compressor system (1,850hp) at Goulds, while reducing system pressure swings from 21 to 1 psig. The compressed air management system is expected to reduce energy consumption by 3,070,208 kWh annually, and reduce electrical demand by 509 kW. Annual compressed air system operating costs are expected to be reduced by 50%