When it comes to saving energy from compressed air consumption, there are lots of simple steps you can take.
These small, incremental steps soon add up to big savings.
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| Energy saving measure | % Applicability (1) | % Gains (2) | Potential Contribution (3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| System installation or renewal | |||
| Improvement of drives (high efficiency motors, HEM) | 25% | 2% | 0.5% |
| Improvement of drives (adjustable speed drives, ASD) | 25% | 15% | 3.8% |
| Upgrading of compressor | 30% | 7% | 2.1% |
| Use of sophisticated control systems | 20% | 12% | 2.4% |
| Recovering waste heat for use in other functions | 20% | 20% | 4.0% |
| Improved cooling, drying and filtering | 10% | 5% | 0.5% |
| Overall system design, including multi-pressure systems | 50% | 9% | 4.5% |
| Reducing frictional pressure losses | 50% | 3% | 1.5% |
| Optimising certain end use devices | 5% | 40% | 2.0% |
| System operation and maintenance | |||
| Reducing air leaks | 80% | 20% | 16% |
| More frequent filter replacement | 40% | 2% | 0.8% |
| Total | 32.9% | ||