An example of how eco|Driver analytics, an advanced push intelligence platform, can be utilised to give prescriptive analytics in order to ensure that the compressed air system is maintained and operated at optimal efficiency
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Example application: analytics
Factors effecting efficiency
• Leakage
• Non-optimised control regime
• Machine condition
• Inlet filter differential pressure
• Humidity
• Dust in inlet air filter
Background
For this example we are looking at an eco|Driver® analytics deployment on a compressed air system. Compressed air
systems account for 10% of all industrial electricity consumption. eco|Driver® analytics provides users with information
which is required to keep a compressed air systems operating at maximum efficiency.
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Additional Variables; Humidity, Barometric pressure, Inlet filter diff. pressure, Ambient temp, Vent controller output,
Capacity controller output, Machine vibration
Scope
Specific Energy = kWh / kg of compressed air
Overview
The image below shows the specific energy of a compressed air system being monitored in ‘real time’. Electricity and
mass flow data is captured by an advanced IIoT logger / gateway. Additional variables are recorded to normalise the
specific energy value and also to provide an indication of the mechanical condition of the compressors.
Example application: analytics
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Benefits
KPI unveiled in real-time
Reduce down-time
Real-time alerting
User configurable metrics
‘Prescriptive Analytics’ (i.e. advice)
Benchmark performance
Record reasons for significant deviations
Optimise maintenance
Example application: analytics
Typical savings 10-20%*
*Based on TR Control Solutions case studies and Carbon Trusts report on energy efficient compressed air systems
