The Compressed Air Challenge™ (CAC) has stepped up project development activities and outreach to better meet the needs of compressed air end-users and improve system efficiency in the face of rising energy costs.
CAC sponsors include utilities, state and federal government offices, energy-efficiency organizations and industry representatives.
CEE was one of 14 founding sponsors and continues to be an ongoing sponsor of the Compressed Air Challenge, which has trained approximately 6,000 compressed air-users since 1998. Several CEE members are also long-term supporters.
The CAC offers three training programs:
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Fundamentals
- Advanced
- Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialist Training
(in conjunction with the Department of Energy)
The organization also has a full offering of educational materials, such as Best Practices for Compressed Air Systems and Guidelines for Selecting a Compressed Air System Service Provider.
In addition to these resources, there are a number of new products under development, including:
Log-Tool
An import tool that enhances the usability of AIRMaster+
Best Practices for Compressed Air Systems
An updated edition of the 2003 manual
Newly defined levels of compressed air system assessment services, to be published in combination with an updated Guidelines for Selecting a Service Provider
Production Floor Training
Supports implementation as a follow-up to CAC fundamentals training
For more information about the Compressed Air Challenge, visit the CAC Web site or contact David Terry or Aimee McKane.
In addition, CEE’s Motors & Motor Systems Committee holds periodic conference calls about CAC developments and member programs. If you are interested in participating, contact CEE Industrial Program Manager Ilene Mason at 617-589-3949, ext. 225.
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