Solutions to compressed air system issues can be as uncomplicated as sealing leaks and decreasing pressure drops to more sophisticated re-piping and compressor change recommendations. These solutions can result in potentially significant savings. Atlas Copco Compressors has a program called ‘Walk the Line’ that is a no-cost compressed air system health check designed to help a facility’s technical staff recognize areas where energy and operational costs are lost and, more importantly, identify ways to reverse this costly trend.
A careful examination of a facility’s compressed air system will likely reveal several opportunities for reducing a plant’s energy draw. By optimizing compressed air systems, companies can see significant energy savings, resulting in lower operating costs and a minimized impact on the environment.