Case study: A new compressed air system for Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)
Overview
Ash Air have provided our services to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) for more than 10 years. In 2019, MIT decided to move their
technical departments from Otara and Mahunga Drive Campuses to their new facility in Manukau City Centre.
The new facility at Manukau was designed specifically for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile and Marine Engineering departments.
In New Zealand, many people are familiar with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT).
They are one of the largest providers of technical, vocational, and professional education in the country, offering practical hands-on
learning and industry placements, with an exceptional first-class learning facilities
Proud to be the partner of choice for MIT, Ash Air assessed and realised that compressed air requirements were necessary in the Welding
area, Automotive, Civil workshop, Gas workshop, plumbing, Metal fabrication, Electrical workshop and Mechanical HVAC test room.
Task / Solution
From here, structural drawings of the new site were provided to us by Haydn & Rollett through client meetings and discussions. The
Ash Air team came up with the following plan through the study of drawings and background knowledge of MIT's existing plant requirements:
1) Designing the compressor room to contain a full compressed air set-up: Chicago Pneumatic rotary screw CPB30 and CPVSd 30
compressors, air dryer, air receiver and installations.
2) AIRnet Piping System to be provided to each department with required air droppers based on the location of the machines β
around 2.4 kilometres of AIRnet installed!
3) Planning safety measures in the AIRnet Piping System to avoid obstacles installed by third parties like overhead bridge
cranes, electric power connections, heaters and sprinklers.
The above processes were completed with high quality due to which the plant is running successfully and has resulted in Ash Air
receiving a service contract for five years, including air leak tests.
Figure 2: The Chicago Pneumatic CPVSD 30 variable speed drive rotary screw compressor for 35% energy savings, alongside the
CPB 30 unit for redundancy and performance, receiver, and AIRnet Piping System β the revolutionary air distribution system that offers
highest level of performance and efficiency.
Figure 3: Chicago Pneumatic CPB 30 rotary screw compressor, air dryer, AIRnet Piping System and filtration can be seen in
MIT's compressor room.
Added Value / Results
With this project, Ash Air was pleased to deliver significant energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, more capacity in terms of free
air delivered, and the rolling out a full facility AIRnet Piping System; making sure that high quality compressed air reaches MITβS
point-of-use in optimal conditions, with the right pressure and flow. A compressed air system providing optimal performance and
efficiency, day in, day out!
Figure 4: AIRnet Piping System was installed throughout the facility, engineered to support sustainable
operational excellence in MIT's product process. Super reliable, supporting energy efficiency with superior sealing to prevent leaks and
reduce friction, preventing pressure drops and saving energy.
Figure 5: MIT has expressed acknowledgement and thanks to Ash Air, displaying a branded banner in their
facility, and Ash Air has gained service contract agreements for their air systems for five years.
Testimonial / What MIT say about the Ash Air experience...
βIn Tech Park, MIT needed to create the sort of inspiring modern learning environment for the trades and engineering workforce of the
future. We are training the builders and makers of Aotearoa. Our new school needed to reflect the mana of those careers for our learners,
their whΔnau, communities and region.
Ash Air was involved in this project from the very start, recommending the best options for providing compressed air throughout the
complex and ideas for the fit out.
The company was very professional, reliable and supportive of MITβs goals for its learners. We enjoyed a very good working relationship
with Ash Air and would not hesitate to recommend them for your next major installation.β
Mike F, Head of Automation TechnologyManukau Institute
of Technology.
Our team say...
βWe are passionate about understanding our customers and we have helped them save costs on their compressed air and vacuum systems. Since
1979, the Ash Air team has striven to improve our customers performance and achieve maximum efficiency for the longevity of their operations
β MIT included!"
Scott, CTS Operations ManagerAsh Air
"We are proud of who we are, what we know, and what we can achieve. We simply want to bring our customers ideas to fruition and help
them in their business.β
Sunil, Sales EngineerAsh Air
Products of Choice for Manukau Institute of Technology
Chicago Pneumatic Rotary Screw Compressors
Introducing direct driven transmission in its variable speed range of compressors, Chicago Pneumatic sets a new milestone in compressed
air. The new design, fully dedicated to variable speed applications, grants a maximum of energy saving, very high flexibility, and very low
ownership costs.
Combining an intelligent Variable Speed Drive (VSD) with an advanced direct driven transmission together with a high-frequency motor,
the CPVSd Series is the most recommended compressed air solution for future-proof businesses. Up to 35% of energy saving can be
achieved by this clever combination.
Browse CP variable speed compressors
Chicago Pneumatic CPVSd 10 Oil Injected VSD Driven Screw Compressor with 270 L Receiver + Dryer
Designed to Perform! AIRnet saves you 70% on installation time vs. traditional piping systems
AIRnet is a fast, easy and reliable piping system, designed for compressed air, vacuum, and other inert gas applications from the source to
the point of use with the lowest total cost of ownership.
If you look at your total cost of ownership, AIRnet will turn out to be the best investment choice you can make. Airnet piping network is
engineered to support sustainable operational excellence in your production process. Material and product design, installation and
maintenance costs, flexibility and safety - they all influence your total cost of ownership and the level of efficiency in your production.
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AIRnet Aluminium Piping System: Designed to Perform! AIRnet saves you 70% on installation time vs. traditional piping systems
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and weβve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a reputation
for quality and reliability. We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Reciprocating, rotary screw air compressors
Vacuum pumps and blowers
Nitrogen Generation
An extensive line of air treatment components
Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Ash Air offers one of the
widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
Reliability and Efficiency
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
Increasing uptime
Reducing unexpected repairs
Reducing energy consumption
Improving the cleanliness of compressed air
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup air compressors, Pneumatech industrial gases and Atlas Copco vacuum pumps are used extensively
around the world in industries ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming.
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