Van Air recently worked with ESI Solutions, an engineering firm based in Oregon that specializes in building and managing renewable energy power plants. Specifically, ESI delivers end-to-end solutions for biogas utilization projects, including development, design, engineering, fabrication, construction, operations, maintenance and repair, and asset optimization. ESI contacted us to help…
Natural gas dehydration is an essential process to ensure the safe and efficient transportation and use of natural gas. Removing moisture from the gas stream prevents a number of issues that greatly impact pipelines and equipment (details below). Whether you are working with biogas, fuel gas, or sales gas, ensuring…
Every morning, many of us pour a big bowl of cereal and top it off with a splash of milk. When we think of milk, the image that often comes to mind is the iconic black-and-white dairy cow grazing on a sunny farm. However, what we often overlook is the…
Molecular sieve is a highly specialized desiccant designed for applications where precise moisture control is essential. Molecular sieve is composed of sodium aluminosilicate beads with fixed pore sizes, allowing it to trap moisture molecules based on their size. Unlike more common desiccants such as deliquescent or absorbent types, molecular sieve…
This blog post was written by Charles Eskrigge—sales manager at Air & Vacuum Process, Inc – AVP – in Texas. Just like neglecting routine car maintenance can lead to costly repairs, overlooking preventive maintenance on regenerative desiccant compressed air dryers can cause significant issues, ranging from equipment damage to costly…
Pipeline drying is a critical process in the construction and maintenance of pipeline infrastructure. This process ensures that newly constructed pipelines are free of moisture, which is essential for preventing corrosion, contamination, and other issues that could compromise the integrity and functionality of the pipeline. Here are a few examples:…