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Depending on what you’re after — understanding, calculating, printing or training.

Knowledge base

Sheets organized by topic — measurement, equipment, installation, costs, compliance.

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Interactive tools

Calculators and configurators to size and estimate on your own.

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Downloadable guides

PDFs in the works — compressed air audit, RBQ · CRN compliance.

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Training

CPMT-accredited training, CCASS-certified (CAGI) trainer.

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Knowledge base

26 sheets, organized by topic

Each sheet answers one precise question — method, formula, worked example and Onyx M3 tools to act.

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FundamentalsCore principles — pressure, flow, units, dew point. 7 Measurement toolsFlow meters, thermometers, flow tests — measuring your system right. 3 Equipment & installationDryers, compressors, receivers — choosing and sizing right. 4 InstallationGood installation practice — network, supports, fittings, branches. 5 Costs & maintenanceWhat maintenance and upkeep really cost. 1 Regulations & resourcesRBQ, condensate discharge — Québec compliance requirements. 3 Energy optimizationHydro-Québec subsidies and financial support for your projects. 3

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Fundamentals

Compressed air dew point: pressure, freezing, classes

Pressure dew point of compressed air: refrigerated dryer (~+3 °C) or adsorption (−40 to −70 °C), ISO 8573-1 classes and freezing risk.

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Refrigerated air dryer: selection, sizing, price

Refrigerated dryer: strengths, limits, SCFM sizing (4 correction factors) and budget prices from 100 to 5,000 SCFM. Onyx M3 guide.

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Measuring a compressor's flow (pump-up test)

Measure a compressor's real flow without a flow meter: the pump-up test times the pressure rise of a known volume. Method, formula and worked example.

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Compressed-air branch: tap a drop without cutting

Tap a drop off an aluminium line without cutting it: branch fitting (pipe outlet) or threaded NPT saddle, drilling and connection.

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Interactive tools

Size, estimate, configure

Real calculation tools, not contact forms in disguise — every result can be added to a quote.

Interactive calculator

Converters, sizing, pressure loss — compressed air.

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Network planner

Sizes the network and builds the full bill of materials (pipe, mounting, distribution) → quote.

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Condensate configurator

A BEKOMAT drain at every point + the recommended oil-water separator (to BEKO guidance) → quote.

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Power meter configurator

Assemble the Accuenergy Acuvim-L config (part number + module + HQ compliance) → quote.

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Safety relief valve selector

Compressor flow + MAWP (PMMP) → the right SRV valve, its product code → quote.

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Downloadable guides

Two documents in the works

The PDF format is coming soon — in the meantime, these pages already cover the topic.

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Guide — Conducting a compressed air audit

What an audit measures, in what order, and how to read the results.

PDF coming soon

Checklist — RBQ · CRN compliance

The compliance points to check before an inspection.

Training

Train your team, not just equip it

CPMT-accredited training, delivered by a trainer who also works in the field.

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5 CPMT-accredited courses

Diagnostics, maintenance, energy optimization, electrical measurements, RBQ compliance — one day per topic, on-site or by cohort.

CCASS-certified trainer (CAGI)

A Compressed Air & Gas Institute accreditation, alongside the CPMT accreditation.

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