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Assessment of the Market for Compressed Air Efficiency Services

Author: U.S. DOE

Description: The U.S. DOE, with technical support furnished by the CAC published the Assessment of the Market for Compressed Air Efficiency Services. The assessment provides a comprehensive view of the market for engineering and consulting services to improve the energy efficiency of plant compressed air systems. These services include plant assessments to identify improvement opportunities for compressed air systems, preventive maintenance services, and redesign of system components to reduce energy use. Available from: www.eere.energy.gov/industry/

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Compressors—Air & Gas Wholesale

Description: This annual directory features information on 4,180 wholesalers of air and gas compressors.

Available from: American Business Information, Inc. 5711 South 86th Circle

P.O. Box 27347

Omaha, NE 68127-0347 Phone: (402) 593-4500 Fax: (402) 331-5481

Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Industrial Spraying Equipment

Author: Specialists in Business Information, Inc. Description: The U.S. market for air and gas compres-

sors, vacuum pumps, and industrial spraying equipment strengthened in 1995 and 1996. Specialists in Business Information (SBI) has compiled and analyzed data on U.S. factory shipments, imports, exports, industry costs structure, and the competitive environment to uncover strategies that will allow manu- facturers and marketers to penetrate growing markets in this $4 billion industry. SBI has also profiled worldwide manufac- turers and reviewed their recent develop-

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ments as part of an exhaustive effort to provide competitor intelligence. In addition, SBI has extracted sales and profit trends for 16 manufacturers in order to compare company performance with industry averages. Some of the major producers profiled include Dresser-Rand, Gardner Denver, Nordson, and Sunstrand. Available from: Specialists in Business Information, Inc.

3375 Park Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Pumps and Compressors

Author: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census

Description: This annual Current Industrial Report provides statistics on the quantity and value of manufacturers’ shipments, number of producers by product type and industry, exports, and imports. These statistics reflect market trends in the pump and compressor industry.

Available from: U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census

Gaithersburg, MD Phone: (301) 457-4100 Fax: (301) 457-4794

Download from www.census.gov The U.S. Pump and Compressor Industry

Author: Business Trend Analysts, Inc.

Description: This market research report assesses the market for pumps and compressors, including reciprocating, rotary, and centrifugal air compressors, by gathering data and conducting analyses. The report presents data on U.S. manufacturers’ sales and analysis of end-use demand by industry for pumps and compressors. Additional information includes pump and compressor industry statistics, trade, corporate profiles, and a directory of manufacturers.

Available from: Business Trend Analysts, Inc. 2171 Jericho Turnpike Commack, NY 11725-2900 Phone: (516) 462-5454 Fax: (516) 462-1842

www.businesstrendanalysts.com

The 2000-2005 World Outlook for Pumps, Valves and Compressors (Strategic Planning Series)

Author: The Research Group, Valves and

Compressors and the Pumps, Compressors Research Group

Description: Worldwide market potential for pumps, valves and compressors, broken down by country. Timely and reliable market information as a complement to strategic planning processes.

Available from: Icon Group International, Inc. 4 Stamford Plaza, 15th Floor 107 Elm Street Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 328-2300 Fax: (203) 328-2333 www.icon-intl.com

Educational Brochures

The following educational brochures are available from the CAGI at:

1300 Sumner Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115-2851 Phone: (216) 241-7333 Fax: (216) 241-0105 [email protected] www.cagi.org

Air Compressor Selection and Application: 1/4 HP through 30 HP

Description: This publication provides a detailed summary of the types of compressors available, their intended application, and selection criteria for a variety of industries. Compressed Air and Gas Drying

Description: This brochure explains the need for air and gas drying. It includes a step-by-step dryer specifying guide, technical

illustrations, and appropriate technical appendices.

Rotary Air Compressor Selection Guide

Description: This publication covers the complete range of rotary air compressors and discusses selection criteria, capacity control, compressor accessories, and examples of applications.

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CAGI/HACA 100: Safety and Performance Standards for Home Air Compressors

Description: This standard provides a defined uniform method for checking safety and measuring performance of small air compressors. B186.1 Safety Code for Portable Air Tools

Description: This illustrated publication prescribes minimum safety standards for air tool manufacturers and users.

CAGI-PNEUROP PN2CPTC1 Acceptance Test Code for Bare Displacement Compressors

Description: This publication defines and describes acceptance tests for bare displacement air compressors, which are constructed to specifications determined by the

manufacturer and which are sold against performance data published in the manufacturer’s sales documentation. CAGI-PNEUROP PN2CPTC2 Acceptance Test Code for Electrically Driven Packaged Displacement Compressors

Description: This publication defines and describes acceptance tests for electrically driven packaged air compressors of standard types, which are constructed to specifications determined by the

manufacturer and which are sold against performance data published in the manufacturer’s sales documentation. CAGI-PNEUROP PN2CPTC3 Acceptance Test Code for I.C. Engine Driven Package Displacement Air Compressors

Description: This publication defines and describes acceptance tests for engine driven pack aged air compressors of standard types, which are constructed to specifications determined by the manufacturer and which are sold against performance data published in the manufacturer’s sales documentation.

ANSI/CAGI ADF 100 Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers- Methods for Testing and Rating

Description: This standard provides a uniform procedure to measure and rate the performance of refrigerated compressed air dryers.

ANSI/CAGI ADF 200 Dual-Tower, Regenerative Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers—Methods for Testing and Rating

Description: This standard provides a uniform basis for measuring the performance of dual-tower regenerative-desiccant, compressed air dryers. It also provides a uniform basis on which to rate the performance of these dryers.

ANSI/CAGI ADF 300 Single-Tower, (Non-Regenerative) Desiccant, Compressed Air Dryers—Methods for Testing and Rating

Description: This standard provides a uniform basis of measuring the performance of single- tower, (non-regenerative) desiccant compressed air dryers and their

corresponding desiccants. It also provides a uniform basis on which to rate the performance of these dryers.

ANSI/CAGI ADF 400 Standards for Testing and Rating Coalescing Filters

Description: This standard provides a uniform basis for measuring the performance of coalescing filters. It also provides a uniform basis on which to rate the performance of these filters.

ANSI/CAGI ADF 500 Standards for Measuring the Adsorption Capacity of Oil Vapor Removal Adsorbent Filters

Description: This standard provides a uniform basis of measuring the adsorption capacity of oil vapor removal adsorbent filters.

ANSI/CAGI ADF 700 Membrane Compressed Air Dryers – Methods for Testing and Rating

Description: This standard provides a uniform basis of measuring the performance of membrane compressed air dryers. It also provides a uniform basis on which to rate the performance of these dryers.