Working alongside our customers to improve the energy efficiency of their systems is one of the aspects that defines Mattei’s commitment to the world of compressed air production. An approach that combines environmental and economic sustainability to generate increased value.
Since 1999 the company was the first in the sector to develop advanced software capable of analysing the energy consumption data of a compressed air production plant, capturing a complete energy profile of the air usage and offering precise indications as to the potential for increasing energy efficiency within the plant and how to achieve it. This is M.I.E.M. – Mattei Intelligent Energy Management.
Today Mattei brings to market a new release of this equipment, which now includes more languages (including Spanish, French, German and Chinese), an expanded range of analysed network parameters, improved software capabilities, a reduction in overall dimensions as well as a lower price.
“We have continued to invest in the development of M.I.E.M. because we are convinced of the added value it can offer, both to our distributors and the end customer”, explains Davide Massari from Mattei, who managed the development process of this new version of M.I.E.M. “Companies are always looking to reduce operating costs, both for the economic benefits and for the increased focus on environmental issues. Through M.I.E.M. they can discover the real efficiency potential of the compressors and as a result, decide whether-or-not to make the necessary changes to have a network that is better performing and, can deliver fast returns-on-investment due to the significant energy-savings”.
The new M.I.E.M. doesn’t need an external power supply and is so much more compact that it can be comfortably held in one hand. It is also extremely versatile; able to carry out network analysis on up to three compressors at once. It is also simple to use; once connected to a compressor, it switches on and starts recording and storing data. It can even be connected to compressors that are already active; particularly useful for companies without a back-up compressor.
Customer-specific needs can be configured from a PC and in real-time, the compressor’s electrical data is displayed along with relative trend graphs.
“Normally the compressor operation analysis is carried out over 7 continuous days”, continues Davide Massari. “This timeframe also allows us to analyse consumption over the weekend, identifying any leaks in the compressed air network”.
In short, it’s a valuable tool for distributors: “It’s compact allowing the operator to always have it with them and, it is ready to connect and leave running at the customer’s premises on a moments notice”, explains Mattei CEO, Giulio Contaldi. “The price point also makes it particularly attractive; compared to the previous version as this new M.I.E.M. costs about 30% less than the previous version”.
“We call on all distributors to be increasingly proactive towards their customers”, concludes Giulio Contaldi. “Being able to offer an energy efficiency analysis of compressor data, means being able to offer a highly competent service that quantifies the consumption and costs of current compressors. The distributor can then present themselves to the customer as a trusted consultant who can present their range of options in offering more efficient compressors that deliver optimal energy savings in line with their specific compressed air requirements”.
[From Issue 17, Vane Magazine, January 2021]
