Air Compressors Info

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, including: Fluctuating system pressure, which can cause air tools and other air-operated equipment to function less efficiently, possibly affecting production Excess compressor capacity, resulting in higher than necessary costs Decreased service life and increased maintenance of supply equipment (includ-ing the compressor package) due to unnecessary cycling and increased run time. Although leaks can occur in any part of the system, the most common problem areas are couplings, hoses, tubes, fittings, pipe joints, quick disconnects, FRLs (filter, regulator, and lubricator), condensate traps, valves, flanges, packings, thread seal-ants, and point-of-use devices. Leakage rates are a function of the supply pressure in an uncontrolled system and increase with higher system pre...

Would you like to reduce electrical costs related to your compressed air system? More than likely - you can. Start by determining your annual compressed air electrical costs by using this formula: Brake Horse Power X 0.746 X Annual Hours of Operation X KWH (Kilowatt-Hour) Cost (divided by) Motor Efficiency NOTE: 1 CFM (Cubit Feet per Minute) @ 100 PSIG (pound-force per square inch gauge) FOR 8760 HOURS COST $110.00 PER YEAR IN ELECTRICAL COST Next...follow these Top 7 Compressed Air Energy Saving Tips: 1. Fix your Air Leaks If you do nothing else - follow this one tip: Find and fix your compressed air leaks. Air leaks are industrys' "biggest looser"! The average plant loses 20% to 30% it its compressed air through multiple small air leaks. The money spent on man power and parts to find and fix these leaks is well worth it. Note (a 1/4 inch hole will flow 103 cfm @ 100 psig) 2. Change to Synthetic Lubricants If you are using petroleum based lubricants, yo...

The electric motor is usually the prime mover of the air compressors. Therefore, to save the energy of compressed air system is to save the energy consumption of the electric motor. Energy saving of the electric motor can be written as shown in the following formula Thus, Cost savings = Energy savings x Unit cost of energy