Air Compressor Data Acquisition and Circulating Water Monitoring System Solution

With the continuous development of industrial production, the advancement of air compressor technology has garnered increasing attention.

 In response to national policies promoting energy conservation and environmental protection, a growing number of enterprises are opting for water-cooled air compressors. The heat generated during the compression process of the air compressor unit is exchanged through a cooler, and the cooling circulating water absorbs this heat to form hot water, which can be utilized for production and domestic purposes, achieving effective energy utilization and demonstrating energy-saving and emission-reduction benefits.

I. Background Analysis

1. Current Status and Challenges of Air Compressors
   Under traditional management modes, the operational status of air compressors primarily relies on manual inspections to detect abnormalities.

    This approach not only consumes significant human resources but also fails to provide real-time monitoring. Simultaneously, the lack of effective data analysis tools leads to low energy efficiency and severe energy waste in air compressors.

2. Development of Data Acquisition Technology
   Thanks to the rapid advancement of IoT technologies, progress in sensors and communication networks has rendered data acquisition systems highly efficient and reliable.

    Implementing data acquisition systems enables equipment monitoring and remote maintenance, facilitating precise management and energy conservation in air compressor operations.

II. Solution Overview

Based on the aforementioned background, WideIOT proposes a comprehensive solution for air compressor data acquisition systems that integrates data collection, transmission, processing, and analysis.

This solution accesses air compressor PLCs through industrial smart gateways for data collection and uploads the data in real-time to cloud platforms or upper computers via 5G/4G/WIFI/Ethernet, establishing a remote monitoring network for air compressors and water circulation systems. It achieves the following functionalities:

1. Access to Air Compressors with Multiple Internet Connectivity Options: Ensures data acquisition and real-time transmission.
2. Real-time Monitoring of Air Compressor Parameters: Key indicators such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate.
3. Monitoring of Circulating Water System Parameters: Flow rate, water temperature, and other relevant parameters to ensure safe production.
4. Real-time Detection of Abnormal Equipment Data: Automatic alerts via WeChat, SMS, email, etc.
5. Energy Consumption Visualization: Analyzes energy consumption patterns and optimizes control strategies to reduce operational costs.

III. Implementation Effects

After introducing this system, enterprises can significantly enhance their air compressor management capabilities. On one hand, real-time monitoring and early warning mechanisms reduce downtime losses caused by equipment failures. On the other hand, through in-depth analysis of historical data, enterprises can formulate more scientifically sound maintenance plans and energy-saving measures.