Compressed air is often wrongly assumed to be a cheap or even ‘free’ source of power.
It is not.
A typical 1 000 cfm (500 litres/sec) installation will consume
£20 000 of electricity in a year. During its lifetime energy represents 75% of the total cost of buying and running a
compressor.
Numerous independent studies confirm that industry wastes around 30% of the compressed air it generates, equivalent to
£6 000 in our typical 1 000 cfm installation.
The aim of this guide is to help the end user minimise wastage, by improving existing installed systems. It will highlight key areas for savings, and offer practical advice on an action plan.