Analyzing Your Compressed Air System
The first step in analyzing a compressed air system is to determine your compressed air needs. Compressed air needs are defined by the air quality and quantity required by the end uses in your plant. Assessing these needs carefully and understanding the difference between air quality and air quantity will ensure that a compressed air system is configured properly. Determining your pressure and demand load requirements are also important steps in analyzing your compressed air system. Air Quality Air quality is determined by the air dryness and contaminant level required by end uses. Learn the actual dryness level needed and the maximum contaminant level allowed for reliable production. Overtreating air beyond the required dryness and allowable contaminant level wastes money and energy. Air Quantity The required compressed air system volume can be determined by summing the requirements of your compressed air applications and process operations (taking into account load factors) and the d...