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Energy checks: a strategic compressed air advantage Rising energy costs and increasing sustainability targets are forcing manufacturers to rethink their energy strategies. Yet compressed air, one of the largest energy consumers in industrial production, often remains overlooked. CompAir’s Energy Check offers a solution.
costs, and support sustainability goals. According to CompAir, compressed air should no longer be viewed as just a utility. It is a strategic energy system that can be measured, optimised and actively managed. As manufacturers continue to focus on competitiveness, resilience, and decarbon- isation, compressed air optimisation is becoming an increasingly important lever for long-term indus- trial performance. Click this QR code to learn more about CompAir Energy Checks and compressed air opti- misation solutions. https://www.compair.com/en/ Typical Energy Checks can highlight energy- saving potential of 20% or more by identifying issues such as excess pressure, air leaks, pressure drops, inefficient controls, oversized air treatment and poor maintenance strategies.
W ith energy account- ing for up to 80% of a compressed air system’s lifecycle costs, opera- tors are recognising that efficiency is no longer just about the compressor itself, but about the performance of the entire system. To help companies identify opportu- nities for energy savings, compressor manufacturer CompAir, part of Ingersoll Rand, has launched Energy Check. Designed for all compressor technolo- gies and brands, Energy Check provides a data-driven analysis of complete com- pressed air networks, from generation and air treatment to distribution and consumption. The goal is simple. To deliver more
compressed air with less energy. Typical Energy Checks can highlight energy-saving potential of 20% or more by identifying issues such as excess pressure, air leaks, pressure drops, inef- ficient controls, oversized air treatment and poor maintenance strategies. Even small optimisation measures can generate significant results. For ex- ample, reducing system pressure by just 1.0 bar can lower energy consumption by more than 10%. Likewise, recovering waste heat from compressor systems can significantly reduce heating costs and CO 2 emissions. Beyond identifying inefficiencies, the CompAir Energy Check delivers a clear ac- tion plan with practical recommendations to improve reliability, lower operational
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