The training will be the Fundamentals Of Compressed Air Systems offered by the Compressed Air Challenge. The training will be Tuesday September 26 at the Bryant Conference center with trainer Joe Ghislain.
Co-hosted by:
Fundamentals Of Compressed Air Systems
(Level 1) – In-Person Training
This is a one-day introductory course designed to teach facility engineers, operators and maintenance staff how to achieve 15-25% cost savings through more effective production and use of compressed air. This is also available as a webinar. Check our calendar for the next sessions. Participants will learn how to:
- Calculate the energy cost of compressed air in their facility;
- Improve compressed air system efficiency and reliability;
- Identify inappropriate uses of compressed air;
- Establish a baseline by which they can measure improvements in compressed air performance and efficiency;
- Match system supply to actual production requirements for pressure and flow;
- Find and fix leaks;
- Establish a leak prevention program, and
- Better control compressed air to improve productivity and profitability.
When you register, you will be sent an information packet including materials you will complete prior to the training. This information will be critical as you use data to calculate cost and performance in your specific facility.
Additional Information
- Hosts may charge up to $475 per person
- Fixed labor of $1,250 per instructor
- Workbook and Best Practices for Compressed Air Systems Manual Required (pricing in bookstore)
- Training typically held from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Refunds vary by host
For more information about upcoming training dates, please click here to link directly to the training calendar or email tkohler@compressedairchallenge.org for more information.
Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems Agenda
Continental Breakfast
Introduction
Why Care About Air?
Compressed Air Challenge questionnaire
Pre-workshop assignment
Break
Study Your Supply Side
What is supply side?
Typical components of the supply system: compressors,
controls, dryers, traps and drains, and filters
Break
Understand Your Demands
What is the demand side?
Typical components of demand
Inappropriate uses of compressed air
Common leak locations and how to fix them
Break
Are You on Base?
Baselining basics and techniques
Lunch (60 minutes)
Stay Under Control
Controls, part-load efficiency, and storage
Using controls – pros and cons
Break
Maintain System Efficiency
Simple, quick cost-cutting measures
System demand profile
Break
Get With the Plan
Seven Step Action Plan
Personal action plan
Break
Summary and Evaluation
Adjourn
Meet your CAC Qualified Instructor: Joe Ghislain
Joe has over 40 years’ experience in Energy, Powerhouse Operations, Compressed Air Systems, Maintenance and Operational Efficiency Improvements. He currently leads GOE, a “Lean, Green, Efficient” consulting company dedicated to helping organizations make their operations more efficient and save money by implementing Energy Efficiency actions (i.e. compressed air system improvements). Energy Management (i.e. SEM, ISO 50001) and Lean Manufacturing.
Prior to this, Joe was a Senior Manager and 6-Sigma Black Belt at Ford Motor Company for over 31 years’, giving him extensive industrial and plant operational experience. Some of the positions he has held include: Licensed Stationary Engineer in a hospital, Power House Chief Engineer, Corporate Energy Engineer, Manufacturing Planning Manager & most notably, Global Manager of Energy Efficiency Programs where he was responsible for developing and implementing energy management programs to reduce energy cost and usage.
Joe has been part of the Compressed Air Challenge since its inceptions. He serves on the CAC Board of Directors, Chair of the Strategic Partnership Committee and is a qualified instructor for both CAC Fundamentals and Advanced Compressed Air System Training, and contributed to the development of both courses.
Joe degrees include a B.S. E.E.T. and a Master’s in Business Management and Energy. He serves on a number of national energy committees including ASME Industrial Energy Systems Assessment Steering Committee and EA-4 Compressed Air Committee and U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for ISO 50001. Joe also has several energy certifications including CEM, CPEnMS, ISO 50001 Lead Auditor and CAGI Certified Compressed Air System Specialist.
Qualified For
- Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems
- Advanced Management of Compressed Air Systems
Contact Information
Joe Ghislain
Principal
Ghislain Operational Efficiency (GOE) LLC
Milford, MI 48380
313-585-9564
JoeG@GOE-LLC.com