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Andrew Smith, P.E. |
Pascal van Putten |
Jackson Redline |
Receive 1.0 PDH credit
Join keynote speaker Andrew Smith, P.E., Co-Founder of SMARTCAir, as he explains how different compressor control strategies, from traditional load/unload to VFD based systems, affect energy performance, reliability, and system stability. He will walk through a detailed case study that compares power and pressure profiles for fixed speed load/unload operation and VFD operation. The session focuses on practical insights operators and engineers can apply immediately.
Our first sponsor speaker is Pascal van Putten, CEO of VPInstruments. His presentation, “Specific Power: kW and Flow Measurement,” reveals why Specific Power is a key KPI for compressor efficiency. Learn how to measure kW and flow accurately, which tools deliver reliable data, and how permanent monitoring unlocks continuous savings. Turn compressed air performance into actionable insight to reduce energy waste, improve sustainability, and drive smarter investment decisions.
Our second sponsor speaker is Jackson Redline, Engineered System Solutions Manager at Rogers Machinery. His presentation, “Air Compressor Controls, Load/Unload vs. Modulation,” will cover load/unload control and its relative ON/OFF operation as the baseline compressor control scheme, showing how simple solutions often address complex compressed air challenges. He will also examine modulation control, an older approach that still has practical uses. Although largely replaced by VSD control, modulation provides some flexibility for screw compressors and remains especially beneficial for centrifugal compressors. Finally, he will discuss how variable speed drives bridge the gap between load/unload and modulation and may offer opportunities for energy savings.
This is an interactive webinar, with the opportunity to ask questions before and during the live event. Questions specified for Andrew Smith, Pascal van Putten and Jackson Redline can be submitted to [email protected].
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 2:00 PM EDT.
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