Energy conservation in compressed-air systems

In this paper, we evaluate and quantify the energy losses associated with compressed‐air systems, and their costs to manufacturers. We also show how to reduce the cost of compressed air in existing facilities by making some modifications with attractive payback periods. Among the measures, we invest...

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Published inInternational journal of energy research Vol. 26; no. 9; pp. 837 - 849
Main Authors Kaya, Durmus, Phelan, Patrick, Chau, David, Ibrahim Sarac, H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.07.2002
Wiley
Subjects
air leaks
air pressure
Applied sciences
compressed-air systems
Energy
energy conservation
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
high-efficiency motor
outside air
Rational use of energy: conservation and recovery of energy
Air leak
Cost minimization
Energy loss
Compressed air
Energy conservation
Compressor
Yield
Pressure
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Summary:In this paper, we evaluate and quantify the energy losses associated with compressed‐air systems, and their costs to manufacturers. We also show how to reduce the cost of compressed air in existing facilities by making some modifications with attractive payback periods. Among the measures, we investigate to reduce the compressed air are: (1) repairing air leaks, (2) installing high‐efficiency motors, (3) reducing the average air inlet temperature by using outside air (4) reducing compressor air pressure. We also illustrate the potential saving associated with each measure by using realistic examples. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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ISSN:0363-907X
1099-114X
DOI:10.1002/er.823