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Ingersoll Rand Expands Contact-Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressor Platform

37-45 kW R-Series air compressor offers new option for industrial customers

DAVIDSON, N.C. — February 6, 2013 — Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, recently released the latest model in the contact-cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressor line — the R-Series 37-45 kW (50-60 hp).

“The R-Series product line offers reliable, productive and efficient air compressors in the ranges our customers need,” said Scott Hardeman, marketing manager – Customer Center and Association of Ingersoll Rand Distributors (AIRD) channels, Ingersoll Rand. “We also offer add-on features so each customer can customize the product for their unique application requirements.”

The 37-45 kW compressor is equipped with the same V-Shield™ technology as the larger 55-160 kW units. The V-Shield ensures that the compressor’s piping system is composed of stainless steel pipes, metal-flex hoses and elastomeric face seals to prevent leaks. The piping system is also configured to minimize the adverse affects of vibration, including loosening of connections, unwanted flexing in joints, air leaks and extreme noises.

Along with the V-Shield technology, the 37-45 kW compressor comes in fixed-speed or Nirvana Variable-Speed Drive (VSD) options. Fixed-speed units are best suited for constant-demand systems; VSD units increase the efficiency of variable-demand applications. The VSD compressor is also equipped with a Hybrid Permanent Magnet motor — the highest-efficiency motor available from Ingersoll Rand — to increase energy savings.

The R-Series compressor is manufactured with a sequential cooling system for added operating efficiency. Independently mounted coolers reduce thermal stress, decrease discharge temperatures and lower the energy required to remove condensation in downstream air treatment. As a result, the compressor produces dryer air more cost effectively.

Coupled with the sequential cooling system, the compressor’s Progressive Adaptive Control (PAC) continuously monitors filtration and temperatures. This control technology defines operating parameters and eliminates moisture build-up that can damage internal components of the compressor and result in unexpected downtime.

The integrated Total Air System (TAS) previously introduced on the 55-75kW Ingersoll Rand R-Series compressors is available on the 37-45 kW units. The TAS combines the dryer and filtration systems into a single package which eliminates air leaks in the piping between units and results in better flow efficiency.

The R-Series compressor relies on the Xe-Series controller to continuously monitor vital system data and automatically adjusts to stay within key operating parameters, preventing damage and unexpected downtime. The Xe-Series controller has real-time electronic maintenance indicators and changes the fan speed according to ambient temperature to reduce noise and optimize energy use. The web-enabled control system allows plant managers to remotely access vital compressor data via the internet by a computer or mobile device with standard web browsers for quicker response times.

For more information about the R-Series Contact-Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressor, visit ingersollrandproducts.com/air.

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Hood Packaging Earns Hefty Energy Efficiency Rebate

Pictured in the photo from left to right is: Tandee White, customer service manager with Entergy, Ronnie Owens, Kaleb Pack, Riley Baker, Jacob West, Shane Culverhouse, Benji Brown, Chris Robertson, Curt SociaMonticello, Ark.– Entergy Arkansas presented Hood Packaging with a rebate check in the amount of $98,422 for energy efficiency improvements implemented at the plant last year.

Entergy Arkansas offers 16 programs through which residential and business customers can receive incentives and rebates for implementing energy efficiency improvements in their facilities.

Early last year representatives from Hood Packaging met with CLEAResult, a contractor that implements some of the programs for Entergy Arkansas, to discuss ways to save on their electric bill. The rebate was a result of compressed air project. The compressed air project saved energy by eliminating old machines that were operating inefficiently.

Curt Socia, Hood Packaging Monticello Maintenance Superintendent, thanked Entergy for making the program available and easy to implement. He said “We are very pleased with the results and particularly happy with the can-do attitudes of everyone at CLEAResult and Process & Power for engineering and installation of the air compressor system. They helped immensely in making the project goals achievable as well as improving our plant in a cost-effective manner. Our plant and the community is better off as a result of the efforts.” They hope to implement other energy-saving initiatives in the future.

“If you have even had a thought about making improvements to your home or business that would save energy, I encouraged you to call us,” said Tandee White, customer service manager for Entergy Arkansas. “We have programs that fit almost every need – residential, commercial, industrial, city, school, etc. Our partners for these programs help make it easy to manage and calculate your savings. The key is to call before you make the change. In some cases, to award rebates, they need to collect data before improvements are made.” For more information on energy efficiency programs through Entergy Arkansas, go to www.entergyarkansas.com and click on Entergy Solutions or call 1-877-212-2420.

Entergy Arkansas, which celebrates its 100^th birthday this year, provides electricity to approximately 700,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy Corporation’s utilities own and operate power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including more than 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power, making it one of the nation’s leading nuclear generators. The Entergy utilities deliver electricity to 2.8 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy Corporation has annual revenues of more than $11 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.

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Tandee White
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(870) 623-9949
twhite2@entergy.com