Compressed air is air that has been pressurized to a level higher than atmospheric pressure using mechanical devices such as compressors. By reducing its volume, the air stores energy that can later be released to perform work. It is considered a flexible and relatively safe energy medium, widely used in many industries.
- what compressed air losses do you think you have?
- how much compressed air do you really need?
- do you have sufficient compressed air?
- what does your compressed air costs (energy & maintenance)?
- how reliable & safe is your compressed air system?
- how dry is your compressed air ?
These are some of the questions which unfortunately can not be answered by many industries.
For plants where continuous monitoring of compressed air quality and consumption is unnecessary or not cost-effective, quick spot checks at critical points is necessary so that efficiency evaluation can be made as a starting point.
In plants where continuous monitoring exist, it is just as important and necessary to do periodic spot checks to verify accuracy or sensor/instrument problem.
Applications:
Compressed air is used in a variety of fields, including:
Industrial manufacturing: powering pneumatic tools (drills, hammers, assembly equipment)
Automation systems: operating valves, cylinders, and control systems
Transportation: air brakes in trucks, buses, and trains
Construction: running jackhammers and other heavy tools
Medical field: supplying clean air for breathing systems and dental tools
Food and packaging industry: cleaning, sorting, and packaging products
