State of the art

technology with
VSDs - saving up to
60% energy
Atlas Copco
 Agenda

1. Why is VSD?
2. What is VSDS?
3. How does VSDS benefit you?
4. Q&A

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1. Why is VSD?
Cost in compressed air system
Some facts and figures
• ± 70% of the total life cycle cost
of a standard compressor is
defined by the electricity cost
• > 35% energy losses due to
unload
‒ compressor not producing
air.
Maintenance 15%
• Nearly 90% of all factories,
Investment 12% air demand is fluctuate, not
fix or stable
Installation3%

Energy consumption 70%

LCC of 1 compressor

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 Why do we use VSD compressors ?

•Reduce energy cost, energy saving (unload time, fluctuation

Cost air demand ), Reduce CO2 emission

•Start/stop even under full system pressure

•Longer life time of machine

•Minimizing system leakages

12%

Investment
3%
Installation
Mainteinance 15%

Energy consump.
70%

Year
Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10

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2. What is VSDS ?
The Heritage

VSD VSD+ VSDs

1994 2013 2021
Let’s watch this video to know about VSDs
Why name it VSD S ?

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3. How does VSDS benefit you?
The Product | Design highlights

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1 New drive train 5 Intelligent
6 no-loss drain
3 7
2 Neos Next inverter 6 Elektronikon®
Touch controller

3 VSD fan 7 EQ2i

1 4
8 2

4 Smart Thermostatic 8 Inlet filter

Control Valve
The Compressor, reinvented

Smart Thermostatic
1 New drive train 2 Neos Next inverter 3 VSD fan 4 Control Valve
• All-new element designed • An inverter designed by Atlas • Variable speed, resulting • Valve with active control
in-house for maximum efficiency Copco, specifically for use in in lower power functionality designed by Atlas
compressors consumption, lower noise Copco
• Ferrite-Assisted Synchronous
and optimal oil cooling
Reluctance motor equals • I/O integrated in the inverter • Maintenance-free
IE5 standards, built without rare • Low vibrations
• Combines the functionality of an • Controls the oil flow to achieve ideal
earth materials and cobalt-free entire electrical cubicle in one • Meets ERP2020 oil injection temperature
• Oil-cooled for maximum efficiency compact unit
• Oil-lubricated bearings • IP54-protected from dirt and dust
• No gears or belts means no • Inverter and FASR motor exceed
transmission losses IES2 (EN 50598) requirements for
• Entire drive train is IP66-protected power drive efficiency
from dust and dirt
The Compressor, reinvented

5 Intelligent no-loss drain 6 Elektronikon® Touch controller 7 SMARTLINK 8 Inlet filter

• Ensures the automatic removal • High-tech touch controller with • Standard SMARTLINK remote • Developed especially for VSDS
of condensate to minimize loss warning indications, compressor monitoring to maximize air • Enhanced filtration efficiency
of compressed air shutdown and maintenance system performance and energy
scheduling savings • Ensures lower pressure drop
• Tracks drain cycles and
maintenance schedule • Easy to use and designed to • Dedicated mobile APP
perform in the toughest conditions
• Detects and reports potential • Smart notifications, anywhere
issues • EQ2i integrated as standard anytime
 Smart Temperature Control System
Remarkable
features Thanks to its Smart Temperature Control System, the GA VSDS is the first compressor to
offer full oil injection control to eliminate the risk of condensation and maximize
that make the difference
compression efficiency. An advanced algorithm in the Elektronikon controller combines
multiple operational parameters to calculate the optimal oil temperature, which the Neos
Next implements by regulating the VSD fan and the STC valve.

Boost Flow Mode

With other compressors, exceeding the maximum flow capacity means loss of pressure and
equipment operation, and possibly a production shutdown. The GA VSDS comes with
Boost Flow Mode, allowing you to temporarily stretch the limit of your compressor
without negative operational or reliability consequences. The extra boost delivers 5% more
flow for a total period of 100 hrs.
The Performance
Raising the bar, again
22 kW 30 kW
500 500

450 450
SER [J/l]

SER [J/l]
400 400
GA 22 VSD+ GA 30 VSD+
350 GA 22 VSDs 350 GA 30 VSDs

300 300
FAD 12%
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 50 100 150
FAD [l/s] FAD [l/s]
SER 9%
Compared to the
26 kW 37 kW
market-leading
500 500
VSD+ range
450 450
SER [J/l]

SER [J/l]
400 400 GA 37 VSD+
GA 26 VSD+
GA 37L VSD+
350 GA 26 VSDs 350
GA 37 VSDs

300 300 Performance

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 50 100 150
FAD [l/s] FAD [l/s]
@ 7 bar
Noise Levels
Market leading noise levels, resulting in a quiet workplace

1 2 3 4

63,1 dBA 65,8 dBA 67,3 dBA 70,5 dBA

22kW 26kW 30kW 37kW

45 dBA 60 dBA 67 dBA 70 dBA 85 dBA 100 dBA 125 dBA

63 dBA 70 dBA
 Savings
Savings versus fixed speed compressors

Savings VSDs in function of load ratio*

100%

90%

80%

70% 80% of the customers using a

Energy Savings

60%
fixed speed compressor are able to
50%
achieve an energy saving of
40%

30%

20%
at least 25%
10%

0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Load Ratio

* 22 kW, 7 bar example

A Real-life Example
Reflecting the measurable value that it brings to our customers
Flow profile
VSD+ TO VSDs

11,4 Ton CO2

reduction

GA37VSD+ GA37VSDs GA45

Loaded Time 168 h 168 h 112,3 h
Unloaded Time n/a n/a 55,7 h
Stopped Time 0h 0h 0h
Energy Loaded 5615 kWh 5166 kWh 5344 kWh
Energy Unloaded 0 kWh 0 kWh 2282 kWh
Total Energy Consumed 5615 kWh 5166 kWh 7626 kWh
Number of Weeks 48 48 48 equals removing
Energy Savings Projection n/a 8% -35,8 % 3 passenger cars from the road per year
Yearly Energy Cost [€] -2.586,24 11.583,36
Yearly CO2 savings [ton] 11,4 -50,9
A Real-life Example
Reflecting the measurable value that it brings to our customers
Flow profile
Fixed Speed TO VSDs
From
VSD+

62,3 Ton CO2

reduction

GA37VSD+ GA37VSDs GA45

Loaded Time 168 h 168 h 112,3 h
Unloaded Time n/a n/a 55,7 h
Stopped Time 0h 0h 0h
Energy Loaded 5615 kWh 5166 kWh 5344 kWh
Energy Unloaded 0 kWh 0 kWh 2282 kWh
Total Energy Consumed 5615 kWh 5166 kWh 7626 kWh
Number of Weeks 48 48 48 equals removing
Energy Savings Projection n/a 8% -35,8 % 14 passenger cars from the road per year
Yearly Energy Cost [€] -2.586,24 11.583,36
Yearly CO2 savings [ton] 11,4 -50,9
The Price Tag
Reflecting the measurable value that it brings to our customers
Flow profile

GA37VSD+ GA37VSDs GA45

Loaded Time 168 h 168 h
Unloaded Time n/a n/a
112,3 h
55,7 h
Based on the extra savings,
Stopped Time 0h 0h 0h the payback is around
Energy Loaded 5615 kWh 5166 kWh 5344 kWh
Energy Unloaded 0 kWh 0 kWh 2282 kWh
6 – 9 months
Total Energy Consumed 5615 kWh 5166 kWh 7626 kWh
Number of Weeks 48 48 48
Energy Savings Projection n/a 8% -35,8 %
Yearly Energy Cost [€] -2.586,24 11.583,36
Yearly CO2 savings [ton] 11,4 -50,9
 Planning
Phase In / Phase Out Timing

What about the

VSD+?
VSDs 10 bar VSDs 13 bar VSD • Now, launch 22-37 kW of
VSDs, still some units
available, except 37 kW

• Preferably to be used in
>10 bar applications

• 18 kW remains available
as VSD+ until we have
Documentation NOW W42 W49 redesigned the 7-18 kW
range
Ready for Order NOW W42 W49

Production start W48 W10 2022 W10 2022

4. Q&A