Compressed Air System Efficiency

Alternative title: Compressed Air Systems

Compressed air systems are found in a wide variety of industrial and commercial businesses, and are considered, along with electricity, natural gas, and water, as the "fourth utility." Compressed air is a remarkable utility, but it comes with a high price that is often overlooked. When designed, maintained, and managed correctly, you can reduce operating costs, increase system reliability, and improve production quality. This course helps participants recognize the efficiency opportunities that exist in most systems and covers compressor technology, controls, storage, and management techniques.

This full-day class begins with basic system concepts, terms, and energy units, and will proceed to describe typical system configurations and practices. It also includes types of compressors, system components, typical applications and operations, maintenance procedures, multiple compressor system strategies, and energy savings opportunities and practices.

An in-class exercise uses an example compressed air system, and asks participants to identify and describe some considerations that may help improve overall system efficiency and possibly avoid the need to purchase new equipment.