Compressed Air System Tips

Energy-Saving Tips Cards

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Download our hot weather energy-saving tips cards and reduce electricity costs as well as protect the environment.

No Cost

  • Assure the compressed air system does not run when plant is not in use (i.e., overnight or on the weekends). Use smaller air compressors dedicated to serve minimal after-hour needs. These actions can save up to 20% of a system's electricity usage.
  • Do not use compressed air for cleaning purposes. Use blowers or hand sweeping, which can save up to 10% of compressed air system usage.
  • Reduce the discharge pressure to the minimum required by the system.

Good Investment

  • Install air storage strategically to minimize system horsepower requirements and improve delivery of air. This measure can reduce the system's electricity usage by 15 to 35%.
  • Install variable speed drives on compressors. Savings are approximately 10%.
  • Make sure multiple compressors are sequenced using automatic sequencing controls. Shutoff timers should be used on all air compressors. Installing microprocessor controls on compressor systems can yield savings in the 2% to 4% range.