Energy saving tip No 17 (Compressed air system pressure) Tip summary Reduce air compressor discharge pressure to the lowest acceptable setting. (Reduction of 1 kg/cm2 air pressure (8 kg/cm2 to 7 kg/cm2) would result in 9% input power savings. This will also reduce compressed air leakage rates by 10%) Proposed actions o Conduct a regular check for the difference between the compressor pressure setting and the air system requirements. o Decrease the compressor pressure to the accepted minimum pressure. o If the difference still very high check you system for leaks and pressure losses reasons. o Plan to conduct the required changes to decrease system pressure resistance in the nearest chance. Economics o Low cost opportunity with a high ROI. Savings o Estimated energy savings range: 3-5 % of the overall compressor energy use. o Decrease equivalent amount of CO2 emissions accordingly to save the environment. Conclusion o Checking and adjusting air compressor pressure to the optimum pressure can save more than 3% of pumping system energy use. o Please share this tip with others to share knowledge and increase energy efficiency awareness. My blog www.360proactiveengineer.com #Energy #energyefficiency #energymanagement #steam #sustainable #sustainability #engineering #engineer #chemicalengineering #compressor #360practiveengineer #loadmanagement #compressedairsystem

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Reduce air compressor discharge
pressure to the lowest acceptable setting.
(Reduction of 1 kg/cm2 air pressure (8
kg/cm2 to 7 kg/cm2) would result in 9%
input power savings. This will also reduce
compressed air leakage rates by 10%)
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Tip No 17
System: Compressed air system