Developing a pressure profile, which shows pressure drops throughout a compressed air system, is the best way to analyze a compressed air system’s piping and infrastructure. These pressure measurements analyze system operating pressures, determine pressure drops across components and supply critical information for control adjustments.
Piping systems are engineered to optimize the transfer of compressed air from the air compressor at the desired flow and pressure to the point of use. As a result, the more air flowing through a pipe the greater the pressure drop.
Consistent air pressure monitoring is critical in order to avoid spiking the pressure to compensate for leaks or drops in pressure due to piping problems or clogged filters. Utilizing a compressor controller can greatly reduce the operational pressure band and regulate air production much more effectively. Each 2 psig reduction cuts energy consumption 1 percent, a savings that quickly adds up.
Additional energy savings can be found by strategically locating compressed air storage tanks on the shop floor. These tanks will reduce fluctuating demands and pressure drops within the system, which reduces the number of times the air compressors are required to reload.
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