Energy conservation in compressed-air systems

Durmus Kaya; Patrick Phelan; David Chau; H. Ibrahim Sarac

doi:10.1002/er.823

Energy conservation in compressed-air systems

Durmus Kaya, Patrick Phelan, David Chau, H. Ibrahim Sarac

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

In this paper, we evaluate and quantify the energy losses associated with compressed-air systems, and their costs to manufacturers. We also show how to reduce the cost of compressed air in existing facilities by making some modifications with attractive payback periods. Among the measures, we investigate to reduce the compressed air are: (1) repairing air leaks, (2) installing high-efficiency motors, (3) reducing the average air inlet temperature by using outside air (4) reducing compressor air pressure. We also illustrate the potential saving associated with each measure by using realistic examples.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	837-849
Number of pages	13
Journal	International Journal of Energy Research
Volume	26
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/er.823
State	Published - Jul 2002

Keywords

Air leaks
Air pressure
Compressed-air systems
Energy conservation
High-efficiency motor
Outside air

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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