Cambs Compressors Newsletter Summer 2022

www.cambscompressors.co.uk Estimating and Quoting Scheduling and Dispatching Accounting Integration Inventory Management Customer Equipment BCAS 10% Taskforce Solar Array Wind Farm Energy Storage Charge Controller Battery-Based Invertor Compressor Launched at this year’s Air-Tech exhibition, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched its 10% Taskforce initiative. It’s a call for UK businesses to cut compressed air energy usage by 10% By cutting business compressed air energy usage by 10 per cent, has the potential to save a combined £147.5 million in wasted electricity costs. At a time when energy bills are soaring, the initiative which was launched in April is expected to be met with great enthusiasm. Businesses wanting to become involved are being asked to pledge their commitment to the 10% Taskforce and learn how they could cut energy consumption from their compressed air systems. “Our new 10% Taskforce is designed to help businesses save money and make a positive difference to the environment. We encourage everyone in the industry to get involved. Alongside a dedicated white paper (available to download for free at taskforce10.bcas.org.uk ), which details the energy-saving potential and some of the simple steps that can be implemented, we will also be showcasing some of the best examples of energy-saving compressed air programmes through our website and social media.” The British Compressed Air Society Cambs Compressors Free Assessment as a part of BCAS 10% Taskforce If cutting your business compressed air energy usage by 10 per cent has sparked an interest - act now! Cambs Compressors engineers can provide you with an expert assessment free. System safety survey & energy audits will identify inefficient equipment, maintenance procedures, and recommend low cost/no cost measures to reduce cost such as leak detection and repair to reduce system waste. The implementation phase continues to positively impact on the efficiencies of our business processes. Digital transformation making us leaner and greener Charlie Colquhoun, our tech guru based in Santa Barbara, California has done an excellent job of keeping the momentum going and driving the digital transformation programme. As we close the old paper based systems down, Charlie continues to provide great support to our engineering team. With our young apprentices being the early adopters of the tablets managing workflow and job sheets, it’s been a great team building experience too. Plus Mark’s motorcycle accident proved to be a watershed moment in the implementation phase. As his lack of mobility drove home the point that the digital system enables anyone to do almost anything, from anywhere. Keeping on track to deliver the best Compressed Air solutions, support and maintenance The quoting process is the current phase being trialled, and the process is already proving to be more efficient - aiming to get most quotes completed before the solutions engineer leaves the customers site. So if anything needs a second look, measure or further investigation before the quote can be finalised - then it’s a simple revisit, not organising a new one. This is only possible as all the information about labour, parts and resources are all available anywhere internet access is possible. Transition to Digitised System Update The evolution of compressor power sources driving sustainability Rising energy costs, the red diesel duty reform, and the Clean Air Strategy to Ultra Low Emissions Zones are making compressed air compressor manufacturers adapt to provide more energy efficient and lower emission solutions. The government’s clean air strategy sets out how it intends to go ‘further and faster’ than the EU, in reducing exposure to particulate matter pollution. What will a sustainable compressed air system look like? Compressors are emerging which run off Lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems – these offer good energy storage for their size and can be charged/discharged many times in their lifetime. So it isn’t too big a stretch to imagine a solar powered lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems, providing energy to a variable speed air compressor which consumes less energy. A trend is emerging from the larger compressor manufacturers as they explore alternative energy sources for compressed air systems. Hybrid power compressor technologies