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Understanding Centrifugal Air Compressor Capacity Controls

By Rick Stasyshan and Ian Macleod, Compressed Air and Gas Institute Compressed Air Best Practices® (CABP) Magazine recently caught up with Rick Stasyshan, Compressed Air and Gas Institute’s (CAGI) Technical Consultant, and Ian Macleod of the CAGI Centrifugal Compressor Section … Continue reading

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Industrial Air Compressor Service, Repair & Maintenance in San Diego County

Q-Air California specializes in industrial air compressor service, repair and maintenance for small and large businesses in the San Diego County area. Truly Reliable Service We are your reputable and reliable air compressor service in San Diego offering professional services … Continue reading

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Centrifugal Air Compressor Controls and Sizing Basics

By Tim Dugan, P.E. President, Compression Engineering Corporation Larger air compressors, typically over 500 hp, in refineries, pulp and paper plants, chemical and other processing plants often have high-speed, multi-stage air compressors called “centrifugal” air compressors. As seen from a … Continue reading

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Industrial Air Compressor Distributor in Riverside County

Q Air-California is an authorized and reliable distributor of industrial air compressor systems, parts and accessories in Riverside County. Q Air-California has built a strong reputation as the leading provider of all types and brands of air compressors in the … Continue reading

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Key Considerations for Installing Centrifugal Air Compressors

Compressed Air Best Practices® (CABP) Magazine recently caught up with Rick Stasyshan, Compressed Air and Gas Institute’s (CAGI) Technical Consultant, and Ian MacLeod of CAGI member company, CABP: Where is a good place to start when considering the installation of … Continue reading

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4 Compressed Air System Lessons to Be Aware Of

Compressed air systems are an integral part of many industrial applications. Because of this, it’s important to understand how they operate & what to be aware of in order to help you make more informed decisions. With several years of … Continue reading

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Compressed Air Central Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

Quite often the typical variability in compressed air flow demand does not proportionately translate into power reductions at the air compressors. This can be a result of numerous problems with the compressed air supply system. It is important to understand … Continue reading

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Centrifugal Air Compressor Basics

Industrial Air Compressor Capacity Definitions Following are some clarifying definitions of terms used, and often misused, to define capacity or flow in centrifugal compressors. Capacity is the quantity of air at which the compressor will operate at a specific discharge … Continue reading

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Ventura Industrial Air Compressor Repair Service

Q-Air California is the premier Ventura industrial air compressor repair servicing industrial air compressors across Ventura County, California. Effective and efficient repair We strive to help keep manufacturing and processing lines running smoothly and continuously. Our experienced and dedicated team … Continue reading

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Industrial Air Compressor Repairs Orange County

Q Air-California has been servicing industrial air compressors for manufacturing and industrial plants across Orange County, California for decades. We strive to help keep manufacturing and processing lines running smoothly and continuously. Our experienced and dedicated team of technicians works … Continue reading

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