Leaks are a significant source of wasted energy in a compressed-air system, often wasting as much as 20-30% of the compressor’s output. Compressed-air leaks can also contribute to problems with system operations. Below is a list of incentives available for an energy-efficient compressed-air system.
- Adding storage
- Compressed–air leak survey
- Cycling refrigerated dryers
- Dew-point demand controls
- Engineered compressed-air nozzles
- Low-pressure blowers
- Mist eliminators
- No-loss air drains
- Pressure flow controllers
- Variable-frequency drive (VFD) compressors
Compressed Air (pdf)