The Science of Compressed Air

QUINCY QGV SERIES

ROTARY SCREW
AIR COMPRESSORS
50–200 HP
 VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSORS

THE SCIENCE OF COMPRESSED AIR

Advances Globally Competitive Technology:

• Applies “Best Practice” Solutions
• Generates Bottom-line Energy Savings
• Ensures Scientifically Proven Results

YOUR “BEST PRACTICE” FOR ENERGY SAVINGS

In order to stay competitive in the global market, It’s the application of the
you need partners that offer proven “Best patent pending Quincy
Practice” solutions. More than promises of energy Efficiency Quotient (EQ™)
efficiency, you need bottom-line accountability – that allows us to quickly and accurately define
and Quincy’s “Best Practice” standards for the potential energy savings in your plant. And
compressed air deliver bottom-line results. it’s the bottom-line results that will make Quincy
your “Best Practice” partner for energy savings.
BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS
Industry Compressor kWh
Examples per Industry Metrics QUINCY’S COMMITMENT TO EFFICIENT
Aluminum Can Manufacturing 258 kWh per thousand cans & COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY IN AMERICA
Foam/Plastic Cup Manufacturing 290 kWh per thousand cups
Pulp and Paper Mill w/Woodyard 115 kWh per ton of paper
Corrugated Box Plant 640 kWh per million sq. ft. Efficiency is critical to success in the global
Rubber Products Manufacturing 1088 kWh per 1000 tires marketplace and Quincy’s commitment to
efficiency is leading to innovative solutions
The generation of compressed air accounts for 10% that give American industry a competitive edge.
of the total industrial energy used in the United
States. More importantly, it’s the cost of this energy Quincy’s extensive distributor network understands
that directly impacts your bottom-line. Our the global challenges you face everyday. And
“Best Practice” standards allow you to compare because Quincy’s distributors are independent
your facility to the most efficient compressed air businesses with ties to your community, they
systems in similar industries. are committed to your success.

COST SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY

Since 1920, Quincy Compressor has been driven
EQ 50 hp 100 hp 500 hp
Rating system system system to making American industry more competitive.
85% $ 3,552 $ 7,103 $ 35,516 Quincy’s EQ is setting industry standards for
75% $ 5,327 $ 10,655 $ 53,274
65% $ 7,991 $ 15,982 $ 79,911
efficiency and is just one example of how we
Note: Calculated @$0.05 /kWh. are reducing operating costs for our clients.
See page 6 for more on the EQ Rating.
Advanced R&D, state-of-the-art manufacturing
and an uncompromised design philosophy
make Quincy the value added partner American
industry needs in today’s global economy.

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THE QUINCY QGV SERIES INCLUDES 50-200 HP MODELS

E A C H W I T H 1 0 0 - 1 5 0 P S I G C A PA B I L I T Y

Lowest Cost of Ownership:

• Maintains efficiency across the broadest range of demand
• Provides the most stable, efficient header pressure
• Low Demand Mode eliminates unloaded power losses

The Quincy QGV varies operating speed to

reduce capacity and power consumption
to match system demand. You get all the
air your process requires without paying
for air and energy you don't need.

BROADEST TURNDOWN AVAILABLE

MAXIMIZES EFFICIENCY
From full load down to as low as 15% of capacity, the
Quincy QGV delivers the precise amount of air you
need across the widest range of air demand – matching
any change in air demand to maintain constant pressure.
Every QGV is capable of continuous operation from
70 to 150 psig – without danger of overheating or
excessive lubricant carry-over.
DOWNSTREAM PRESSURE SIGNAL
PROVIDES STABLE PRESSURE
System pressure has a major impact on efficiency, so the
QGV is designed to provide the most stable pressure
available from a compressor. The downstream signal
below acceptable levels, and the QGV never runs unloaded.
Allowing the pressure to rise also allows other compressors
in the network to be turned off when demand is low.
LOWEST COST OF OWNERSHIP
When it comes to bottom-line efficiency, you have to look
at total operating costs – not just power costs, but
repair and maintenance costs, too. That’s why the QGV
is built using the Quincy QSI airend – the lowest cost
of ownership airend in the industry with standard 5- and
10-year warranty programs.
THE QUINCY QGV SETS THE STANDARD
FOR AIR SYSTEM EFFICIENCY

option allows the compressor to react immediately to

changes in pressure close to the point of use, eliminating
the lag created by air treatment equipment pressure drop.

LOW DEMAND MODE ELIMINATES

UNLOADED POWER

The Quincy QGV Low Demand Mode allows the system

pressure to rise above the setpoint prior to stopping the
compressor when demand drops below its turndown
capability. This prevents system pressure from dropping
To compare various machines, use the specific power and performance of each.

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PROVEN QUINCY QSI AIREND PLUS VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

• Industry leading efficiency

• Lowest cost of ownership airend
• Standard 5-year and 10-year warranties

Standard NEMA frame motor Axial Flow Inlet allows air to enter the rotors Patented rotor profile
provides serviceability and smoothly, providing more efficient compression provides the highest
off-the-shelf replacement. over the entire operating range. efficiency and longest
airend life.

Flexible jaw-type
coupling to protect the Triple lip shaft seal with scavenge back to Rugged Triplex Bearings
airend and motor. airend minimizes possibility of leakage. provide extended airend life.

Quincy’s Oversized Rotor

Competitor’s Rotor

We’re so confident in the reliability and

efficiency of the Quincy QGV that we offer
a no-charge, 5-year airend warranty with
an optional 10-year airend warranty – the
Quincy’s rotors are 62% larger and ensure more acfm
best in the business.
per bhp, reduced energy consumption and the widest
operating range available.

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P R E C I S E C O N T R O L E N S U R E S O P E R AT I O N A L F L E X I B I L I T Y

• Remote pressure signal provides the most PRESSURE GRAPH – ACTUAL SYSTEM

accurate system pressure control in the industry

• True PID loop control provides immediate
response to changes in system air demand
• As much as 85% turndown and Low Demand
Mode maximize efficiency as air demand varies

QUINCY QGV OFFERS CONSISTENT

AND RELIABLE RESULTS
The Quincy QGV delivers constant pressure within 2 psi at part load
Controlling your system header pressure is critical for capacities as low as 15% – nearly 20% lower than the industry standard.

consistent, quality production. That’s why the Quincy

QGV features a true PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative)
loop control that acts like a cruise control – maintaining
your system pressure to within 2 psi of setpoint.

Utilizing a pressure sensor downstream of the air treatment

equipment allows the Quincy QGV to react to variations
in air demand quickly, accurately and automatically.
Precision control and turndown capability as much as
85% ensures optimum efficiency by supplying only the
air needed for production.

The Quincy QGV Low Demand Mode maintains

efficiency even when demand drops below its turndown The Quincy QGV features a state-of-the-art touch
screen display panel.
capacity. It operates in start/stop mode to avoid unloaded
power consumption. An adjustable pressure rise, prior
to stopping the compressor, allows other compressors
to be turned off when air demand is low.

The Quincy QGV Series Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC) provides continuous monitoring of
performance and efficiency. Built-in trending software
tracks all critical operating parameters and outputs the
data via standard communication protocols:

• Speed and % Capacity

• System Pressure
• Horsepower
• Energy Consumption The Quincy QGV PLC provides standard output connections
• Energy Savings (Profibus, Ethernet, and RS-485), as well as customized
• Discharge Temperature output solutions.

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CASE STUDY: BOTTLING / PACKAGING FACILITY REDUCES OPERATING

COSTS BY MORE THAN $44,000 ANNUALLY AND
ELIMINATES PRODUCTION SHUTDOWNS

A California bottling and packaging manufacturer believed its air system operating costs could be
reduced. The compressed air supply system was composed of two 75 hp and one 40 hp rotary screw
air compressors, a refrigerated dryer and a coalescing filter.

1) THE CHALLENGE: AIR SYSTEM

PRESSURE WAS RAISED TO THE
LIMITS IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT
FREQUENT PRODUCTION SHUTDOWNS

Elevating system pressure also elevates operating

costs. In fact, system operating costs can increase
1-2% for every 1 psi of unnecessary header pressure.

2) THE APPLIED SCIENCE: QUINCY EQ ™ RATING IDENTIFIES

POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT

The 2 hour EQ Rating survey conducted by the

Quincy distributor identified an opportunity to
reduce operating costs by >25% – by resolving
elevated system pressure, multiple part-loaded
compressors and demand side waste.

3) THE EQ ANALYSIS: OPERATING COSTS COULD BE REDUCED BY $44,000/ YR AND

SHUTDOWNS OF THE PNEUMATIC PACKAGING EQUIPMENT COULD BE ELIMINATED

The EQ Analysis™ was The EQ Analysis:

conducted by a local EQ
trained distributor and
projected an annual oper-
ating cost reduction of $44,000. In addition, it
was discovered that the unstable header pressure
caused by the slow and inaccurate response of
the compressor controls was causing shutdowns
of the pneumatic packaging equipment.
The Quincy EQ Analysis evaluates the operating
and financial performance of your compressed
air system, regardless of the brand or type of
compressor and dryer.
• Accurately calculates the air system’s
existing performance and operating costs.
• Provides graphs of total flow, power and
pressure variation.
• Patent pending technology models the
performance of a variety of air system
modifications in order to determine the
best system arrangement.
• Reports the recommended upgrades,
highlighting reduced energy consumption
and documents the Return On Investment.

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4) THE SOLUTION: DELIVERING THE MOST PRECISE CONTROL OF SYSTEM PRESSURE AVAILABLE
FROM A COMPRESSOR, THE QUINCY QGV-150 PROVED TO BE THE BEST ALTERNATIVE

The Quincy QGV Series was engineered exclusively

to control system pressure accurately across a broad
range of air demand. SUPPLY SIDE

• True PID functions in the Quincy QGV

PLC mean the that it is able to adjust
the speed of its response to match the
rate of change in air demand.
• Remote Pressure Signal Connection
overcomes the pressure drop created
by air treatment equipment, providing
accuracy unavailable with any other
compressor. DEMAND SIDE
• Turndown capability as much as 85%
ensures optimum efficiency, letting the The Quincy QGV remote pressure signal connection allows
QGV act as the trim compressor in all the PID technology to provide precise system pressure
production conditions. control without sacrificing compressor control functions.

5) THE RESULTS: PRODUCTION SHUTDOWNS ELIMINATED

AND OPERATING COSTS REDUCED BY MORE THAN $44,000 / YR

The Quincy QGV-150 with the remote pressure

signal now controls the header pressure within 2 psi
of the 90 psig setpoint – compared to over a 20 psi
variation prior to the system upgrade. This allowed
the pressure setpoint to be lowered by 15 psi while
eliminating the production shutdowns. The lower
system pressure and the broad turndown range of
the Quincy QGV compressor eliminated the need to
operate any part-loaded, inefficient compressors.

Total operating cost savings are $44,000

a year (>29% reduction) and were verified by
the supplying utility. It is significant to note that
the original EQ System Rating predicted >25%
operating cost savings and an attractive ROI.

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The Science of Compressed Air

Q U I N C Y Q G V S P E C I F I C AT I O N S & E N G I N E E R I N G D ATA

QGV-50 QGV-75 QGV-100 QGV-150 QGV-200

Air Delivery (acfm)
@ 100 psig 238 380 485 772 1015
@ 110 psig 227 360 470 717 980
@ 125 psig 212 345 422 694 960
@ 150 psig 189 302 393 600 815

M3/min
@ 7 Bar 6.7 10.8 13.3 21.9 28.7
@ 7.6 Bar 6.4 10.2 13.3 20.8 27.4
@ 8.6 Bar 6.0 9.8 12.0 19.3 25.6
@ 10 Bar 5.4 8.6 11.1 16.5 22.1

Motor
hp 50 75 100 150 200
kW 37 55 75 110 150

Noise Level
@ 1 meter
(dBA) open/encl. 82/78 83/79 84/79 84/83 87/84

Dimensions
L x W x H (in) 74 x 43 x 75 84 x 55 x 84 84 x 55 x 84 120 x 60 x 96 120 x 60 x 96
L x W x H (mm) 1815 x 1090 x1905 2135 x 1395 x 2135 2136 x1395 x 2135 3048 x 1524 x 2440 3048 x 1524 x 2440
Note: Performance rated in accordance with CAGI/PNEUROP PN2CPTC2 test code. Proper filtration must be used for breathing air applications to meet OSHA 29CFR1910.

STANDARD QUALITY FEATURES VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR

• Triplex discharge bearings CONTROL PANEL
• Axial flow inlet housing • Touch Screen Display and Interface
• Heavy-duty 3-micron intake filter • Variable speed control to as low as 15% capacity
• 15º F approach low pressure drop aftercooler • Remote System Signal Connection
with separator and drain • True PID Function Control
• Standard QuinSyn-Plus synthetic fluid • Low Demand Mode
(food grade optional at no additional charge) • Continuous monitoring and Graphical display of:
• Two-stage air/fluid separation - Energy consumption and savings
• Full-flow, 12-micron fluid filter - Discharge and system pressure
• Flexible dropout coupling with OSHA guard - Discharge temperature
• Package discharge check valve - Drive status and compressor speed
• 460 or 575 volt, 3-phase, 60 hz - Running hours
- Separator element differential
PROTECTIVE DEVICES - Fluid and air filter differential indicator
• UL listed electrical controls - Complete shut-down annunciation
• High-pressure shutdown
• High-pressure relief valve OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Dual probe, high air/fluid temperature • Line reactors
shutdown system • Low sound canopy
• Control line filtration with auto drain • Remote coolers
• Phase monitor • Auto restart
701 North Dobson Avenue •
• Power-on light Water-cooled coolers
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone 251.937.5900 • Emergency stop button • Lifting bails
Fax 251.937.7182 • Customized configurations
Nearest Distributor:
888.424.7729

Email: ©2004 Quincy Compressor an EnPro Industries company

info@quincycompressor.com All rights reserved. Litho in U.S.A. (QGV-001 12/04)

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