John Senay, Product Marketing Manager- Piston and Oil Injected Screws <30kW, was recently interviewed by IMPO magazine about compressor technology and the future of energy efficiency. This is the second installment in a series of four blog posts where we will share his answers. You can read the first post on the latest energy-efficient technologies here.
Q: How can manufacturers best implement the latest and greatest energy efficient technologies?
In order to implement the latest energy efficient technologies, manufacturers should first evaluate their compressed air system usage to determine potential savings from upgrading to more technologically advanced equipment. One easy way to determine production needs while minimizing operational running costs is through the employment of energy and air consultants who perform compressed air system audits.
An audit can range from basic inspections to a full audit survey. In all instances, an audit should highlight recommendations that improve system efficiency and reliability to ultimately lead to reduced operational costs. Typical savings range from a 30% to 50% reduction in operating costs if the customer implements all of the audit suggestions. The introduction of these changes will result in ongoing energy savings and increased profits.
Even with the significant efficiency developments in compressor technology, a recent poll conducted by Atlas Copco Compressors revealed that 64% of plants surveyed have not made any changes to their compressed air systems in the last two years. While compressor technology has evolved, many facilities are not yet benefitting from the potential energy savings that come with technology upgrades.
Is it time for an upgrade? If you would like a compressed air system audit to determine how much you could be saving, contact us.
