28 November, 2022

The expert lecture was conducted on “Energy Conservation Opportunities in Compressor” to create awareness among the students about what is the compressed air system, air filters and various effects of it on the system and how can the efficiency of a compressor be improved .

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department
• Expert Name: Mr. Raju Shah, Chief Consultant,  Escon Tech
• Duration: 28th November 2022 (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Venue: J-205
• No. of Participants: 39
• Event Coordinator:  Dr. Parin Shah

Discussion Points:

• Energy Conservation Opportunities in a compressor system
• How can the efficiency of a compressor be improved?
• Effect of intake air temperature & pressure drop across air inlet filter on power consumption
• Compressor Modulation by Optimum Pressure Settings
• Typical specific power consumption of Reciprocating compressor
• Segregating low & high pressure air requirement
• Leakage detection by ultrasonic leak detector