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Edition 02/2020

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AERprogress - Added value through digitisation

AERZEN focuses on the data-based consideration of the entire life cycle of its machines

The future is digital - this also applies to compressor and blower technology. Data-based services open up new opportunities for operators of process and compressed air packages across all industries to design processes in a resource saving, energy efficient manner. AERZEN is committed to digital transformation and with AERprogress now offers its customers customised digital services for compressors, turbos and blowers.

From the operator’s point of view, the change towards networked compressor and blower packages is attractive in several respects. On the one hand, the extensive recording and evaluation of energy-related process data allows efficient control of the assemblies in combination - this can noticeably reduce energy costs and CO2-emissions. On the other hand, operators benefit from greater process safety, transparency and reliability. The recording of all relevant operating data provides information about the processes involved in the compression process. This information can be used to implement modern and data-supported service and maintenance concepts. Advantage: condition-based service and maintenance of the systems reduces the number of incidents and minimises downtimes.


The various components of the modular service package AERprogress

Aerzen Digital Services

The new company unit Aerzen Digital Systems underlines the transformation of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik from a renowned manufacturer of assemblies to a digital system integrator. As a leading technology developer AERZEN focuses on the data-based consideration of the entire life cycle of its machines. The service offer of the new digital unit is accordingly focused on the overall optimisation of the entire process chain. The focus of the new AERprogress offer is the customer as operator of compressor and blower packages: The various components of the modular service package are aimed at optimising the cost structure in Machine Life Cycle Cost Management in a sustainable and customer-specific manner.

Maximum transparency

In the monitoring menu the AERprogress user can view the relevant process parameters in detail.

As a basic package AERZEN offers the user-friendly Machine Park Management. Users can see all active plants on an interactive world map and can select them specifically. This allows you to see at a glance which machines are in operation, when maintenance is due or where a fault may be present. In the monitoring menu the user can view the relevant process parameters in detail: Diagrams and trend displays provide information about performance, availability and utilisation of machines. Sensitive and customer-specific process data is always protected during live transmission, data ownership remains with the customer at all times. For the operator, the central plant management reduces time and cost-intensive on-site appointments.

Customised Add-ons for individual projects

In order to meet the individual, industry-dependent requirements for operation of blower and compressor packages, AERZEN offers various Add-ons. The Add-ons in the Condition Monitoring section are aimed at optimising plant availability through time- or usage-based maintenance concepts. By recording the operating hours or system conditions, it is possible to fully exploit the service life of the components.

In the category Energy Management AERZEN offers with the Improvement System an Add-on for sustainable reduction of energy consumption and CO2-emission. By means of the data-based evaluation of energy-related parameters, weak points are identified and optimisation potentials are made visible. Depending on the system configuration, this makes it possible to reduce energy costs by more than 20 %.

The Consumption Certification Add-on rounds off the range of services of AERprogress and allows the customers to create standard-compliant reports with just one click. The reports meet the requirements of the energy management standard ISO 50001:2018 and facilitate the obligation to provide proof to shareholders and stakeholders.

More information about AERprogress

Visit the website www.aerzendigital.com and find further information about AERprogress. Under the link “Platform” you will also find exclusive videos that explain and show the individual features.

Compact news

New and revised marketing materials

AERZEN has recently revised or introduced new marketing materials for the application areas of wastewater treatment, food technology and process gas technology.
How can energy costs be saved in wastewater treatment? How can hygienically pure process air be generated? What requirements must modern process gas compression meet? These are some of the questions which AERZEN customers will have to ask themselves in order to address the challenges posed by Industry 4.0, globalisation and constantly increasing cost pressures. We are supporting you in dealing with these challenges and offer answers to your questions in our new brochures. You can download the new brochures using your CustomerNet access via our website, or printed versions can be ordered by completing this request form: https://www.aerzen.com/company/request-and-contact/directory-of-contacts.html 

New head for Western Europe

Matthew Morey has been appointed the new Director of AERZEN’s Western Europe region. He will, thus, run the ten Western European sales and service companies of the AERZEN Group, form a management team for the EMEA region with the other regional managing directors in Europe and be the primary interface with production.Morey joined the AERZEN Group in 2006. For the last 14 years, he has been the head of AERZEN Machines Ltd., Great Britain. This business has achieved many successes, laying the foundations for more of the same in the future. Now Matthew Morey’s strategic know-how and sound market knowledge will benefit the Western Europe region.

New Managing Director Aerzen Belgium

In March 2020, Frederik Deboyser took over the management of Aerzen Belgium N.V., based in Kortenberg near Brussels. The graduate engineer, who successfully completed a degree in electromechanics in 1993, has been at home in the world of blowers for over 24 years. From 1998 to 2007 and since 2014 he was Sales Manager at AERZEN’s Belgian subsidiary. For the operational and strategic management of Aerzen Belgium the new Managing Director relies on a team which comprises both long-term as well as some relatively new employees. “With this mixture of our own experience and external developments, we are ready to develop the Belgian market with renewed vigour and energy, focusing on customer orientation and the quality of our products and services,” emphasises Frederik Deboyser.

Americas: Wastewater specialist supports Sales

Jennifer Kintzer has taken over the position of application specialist for wastewater technology in the Americas region. With 25 years of experience in the wastewater industry, in her new role she will support the sales team in increasing performance in the wastewater industry in North, Central and South America and in the Caribbean. One of her priorities is the training of regional colleagues. Jennifer Kintzer worked in consulting for almost 20 years before she joined AERZEN USA as a Senior Applications Engineer, with responsibility for positive displacement blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers.

APAC: New Regional Application Manager

Wong Kah Wai took over the position of Regional Application Manager for the Asia/Pacific region (APAC) on April 1, 2020. He is based in Singapore. In conjunction with our subsidiaries in this region, he will seek to expand business with the wastewater industry. The 43-year-old has more than 15 years of experience in design, operation and consulting for leading wastewater companies such as Sembcorp Utility, UG M&E, Sumitomo Electrics, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, United Engineers, Black & Veatch and CH2Mhill. Wong Kah Wai holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the University of Singapore.