The document discusses strategies for improving the efficiency of compressed air systems in industrial settings, which currently operate at only 10% efficiency. It emphasizes the importance of proper management, audits, and addressing issues like air leaks and system layout to enhance performance. Case studies from various industries illustrate the significant inefficiencies caused by air leaks.

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Comp Management
Air Profile
“Modern Management for Efficient
Compressed Air Systems”
Theo Giamakidis
Compressed Air Specialist

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Compressed Air existing at every Productional
Enterprise and it is the 2nd important Energy
Form after the Electricity.
The Compressed Air System and Compressed Air
Plants works many years (maybe 30-40) at the
factories.
These Systems have a very low Efficiency index
(only 10%) fact which means the need of the
optimum management.
Which things must take care someone at the
Compressed Air to have a correct decision for
the improvement of the Efficiency ?
Air Compressors
10%
“in Details – How Important is”

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Category / Sections
Various Issues
- Energy Consumption
- Air Treatment / Air Quality
- Proper & Rational Layout
- System Management
- User Training
Various Problems
- Air Leaks
- Air Quality
- Dimension of central pipes
(Air Velocity)
- User Training
Air Station
Network
Compressed Air System

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Measurements - Audits
Real Power
Consumption
Mechanical / Electrical Condition
Air
Quality
ISO 8753
Air Leaks
Real Consumption
ISO 11011

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The Power of
the
Measurement
(Audit)

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Some Examples from Audits - Measurements
Dewpoint =11,7oCtd

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Some Examples from Audits – Air Velocity
“Limit !!!!”
“Critical Situations”

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How we will Increase the Efficiency
Overall System Design / Engineering – Why ?

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About Air Leaks
Where they are !!

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About Air Leaks
Where they are !!

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The Cost of Air Leaks

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“A Case Study at a Food Industry”

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Statistics : Air Leaks at Different Installations
Food Industry – Inofita, consumption 15m3/min – AirLeaks
6m3/min, percent 40%
Plastic Industry – Inofita, consumption 16m3/min – AirLeaks
8m3/min, percent 50%
Electric Furnace Industry – Rentis, consumption 50m3/min –
AirLeaks 10m3/min, percent 20%
Battery Industry – Xanthi, consumption 26m3/min – AirLeaks
7m3/min, percent 27%
Flavor Miles – Inofita, consumption 15m3/min – AirLeaks
6m3/min, percent 40%

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Some typical Problem in Compressed Air Systems
Could we know them before ?

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Modern Visualization System - Supervisory

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The Power of Measurement

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The Power of Measurement - Reports

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Conclusion – For more Efficient Compressed Air

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Conclusion – For more Efficient Compressed Air

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Conclusion – Audits and Instrumentation is the only
Engineering Tool for a success and prove
Energy Saving or Efficiency Increase
Results based on
Measurements and
Diagrams !!

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Thank you for your
attention !
Theo Giamakidis
Mobile: +30 6976400346 – e-mail: technical@greenairenergy.eu
http://www.greenairenergy.eu