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Greener Upgrades blog series #12

Introducing our new Stage V certified oil-free air compressors

What is a Stage V?

Stage V certification, introduced by the EU under Regulation 2016/1628, is an emissions standard for non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) equipped with spark/compression ignition engines. This standard aims to significantly reduce particulate matter and other harmful emissions. It builds upon previous regulations and requires advanced controls like diesel particulate filters (DPF) to be integrated into new NRMM.

To help our customers comply with these standards and significantly reduce emissions we have invested in a new range of Stage V certified oil-free air compressors.

Stage V certified oil-free air compressors can reduce harmful emissions like Carbon, NOx, HC and PM by up to 90% in comparison to non emissionised sets.

How does a Stage V certified air compressor engine minimise emissions?

Our Stage V air compressors use several key components to achieve lower emissions:

·      Diesel particulate filter (DPF): Removes diesel particulate matter (soot) from the exhaust gas.

·      Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC): Oxidizes engine exhaust to generate heat and reduce emissions.

·      Selective catalytic reduction (SCR): Uses advanced active emissions control technology to inject Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) through a special catalyst, reducing NOx emissions.

·      DEF/AdBlue tanks: Includes internal tank matched to fuel capacity and optional external tanks to extend on-site refill intervals.

Main benefits of our Stage V certified air compressor

Our Stage V oil-free air compressor offers numerous advantages:

  • Advanced technology: Incorporates the latest advancements in emission reduction.
  • Environmental compliance: HVO compatible to reduce carbon footprint by up to 90%.
  • Provides 100% oil-free air: Complies with ISO 8573.1 Class 0 air quality standards.
  • Energy efficiency: Potential to reduce total energy expenses, given the significant energy cost contribution of compressed air.
  • Utility: Ideal for situations with limited utility availability or remote locations.
  • Solar battery charger: Ensures the compressor is always ready to start with no auxiliary power required.
  • Transportation: Our stage V compressors are built for simplified logistics and manouverability.
  • Smart technology: Aggreko remote monitoring for proactive diagnostics 

To see a full list of benefits, view our product webpage.

Sectors requiring Stage V certified air compressors

Stage V technology is crucial for industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, shipping and utilities, ensuring compliance, emission reduction and operational efficiency in these sectors.

Examples include:

  • Renewable energy projects: wind farms, and renewable energy installations that require low emissions.
  • Food processing: areas where low emissions and oil free air are necessary to avoid contamination and meet industry standards.
  • Sensitive industrial applications: industrial facilities requiring minimal environmental impact for both their facility and processes.
  • Marine and offshore projects: operations on or near water where emissions control are critical to adhere to emissions legislation.
  • Infrastructure projects: bridge, and rail construction, for projects needed to meet stringent emission guidelines.

Why work with Aggreko for your oil-free air needs?

Our packages include installation, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing.

Built for durability, reliability, and scalability to suit varying compressed air demands.

Our sales and engineering teams possess sector-specific expertise, from manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to petrochemical processing, shipping, and utilities.

We offer a full fuel management service to ensure smooth running of the compressor.

Providing proactive diagnostics to maximise uptime and monitor key data to improve process efficiency.

Ensuring fast deployment and engineering support.
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