Matching the Supply and Demand in a Compressed Air System
Posted by IAP on 01/10/2025
Compressed air is a source of energy in support of manufacturing. It is also a very high cost component in the production of the goods and services at a plant. As such, improving the efficiency of an existing system offers a large savings opportunity. To realize the potential, the system dynamics must be understood and the supply from the compressors must always match the real system demands.
Production processes get their energy from the air stored at higher pressure in the piping distribution system. The air compressors simply replenish the air that is consumed. It is an important distinction to make. The energy input in compressing the air is supplied to the connecting pipes for delivery to the various demands throughout the facility.