Qualified AM+ Specialists
AIRMaster+ is a Windows-based software tool used to
analyze industrial compressed air systems. It is intended to enable
users to model existing and future improved system operation, and
evaluate savings from energy efficiency measures with relatively
short payback periods. AIRMaster+ provides a systematic approach to
assessing compressed air systems, analyzing collected data, and
reporting results. Users include companies or distributors of
compressed air equipment, compressor system auditors, industrial
plant personnel, and utility representatives. Through the use of
AIRMaster+, end users will achieve cost savings by improving the
performance of compressed air systems.
The DOE and the Compressed Air Challenge (CAC)® offer a 21/2 day
training program for compressed air system specialists that includes
classroom instruction, a practical exam testing hands-on
measurement, and a written exam. Participants who pass the exam will
be recognized on the BestPractices website as a Qualified AIRMaster+
Specialist.
The DOE and CAC recognize Qualified AIRMaster+ specialists for
their ability to use the AIRMaster+ software effectively with
industrial end users. Used properly, AIRMaster+ is a powerful tool
for modeling “what if” scenarios for possible improvements to
compressed air systems. Being a Qualified Specialist is a good way
to ensure that these scenarios address the full potential of a
systems approach.
The DOE and the CAC will continue to offer training to OIT Allied
Partners. To become a Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialist, Allied
Partners must have previously completed the CAC® Advanced Management
of Compressed Air Systems course as a prerequisite to the AIRMaster+
training. During the AIRMaster+ course, participants will learn:
- How to use the AIRMaster+ software
- How to accurately acquire input data for AIRMaster+
- How to use AIRMaster+ to evaluate compressed air systems and
develop a measurement plan
- How to make measurements for hourly trends of typical daily
data vs. making dynamic measurements to characterize system
events, pressure and flow profiles
- How to create AIRMaster+ compressor operating scenarios,
accounting for the affect of system dynamics, pressure profiles,
characteristics of flow vs. pressure, and compressor control
operation.
For more information about becoming a Qualified AIRMaster+
Specialist, contact Aimee McKane at
atmckane@lbl.gov.
For a list of Qualified AIRMaster+ Specialists,
click here.