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Compressed air is used in almost every facility and manufacturing plant. The cost of generation, however, is often overlooked by plant managers, maintenance, and production. Air is not free. Consider the following and determine how your organization can utilize ultrasound to save $1,000's, even $10,000's annually:

• Cost of Compressed Air
• Calculate The Cost of Your Compressed Air
• Use Ultrasound To Minimize Compressed Air Cost

Cost of Compressed Air

According to a U.S. Department of Energy survey, between 10% and 30% of electricity consumed is for compressed air. Most manufacturing facilities use compressed air. A significant amount of energy is wasted, however, due to waste and air leaks. Consider the following information from the U.S. Department of Energy regarding the cost of compressed air.

The typical compressed air system uses only 50% of its air supply for production. The rest is wasted or lost to air leaks.

        

Putting consumption into perspective: The following chart shows the costs of a 75 hp compressor operated 2 shifts/day, 5 days/week at an aggregate electric rate of $0.05 per kWh over 10 years of equipment life.

Calculate The Cost of Your Compressed Air

Use Ultrasound to Minimize Compressed Air Cost

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends using an ultrasonic leak detector to locate leaks and verify repairs. In some cases, utilities will offer rebates and incentives for identifying and implementing ways to save energy on compressed air. That includes requiring ultrasonic leak detection to find leaks.

• Establish a plant survey route that covers the distribution of compressed air.
• Use the UL101 and the various attachments to detect and pinpoint the leaks.
• Tag the leaks for repair.
• Use the UL101 to verify repairs were made and no new leaks were created.
• Repeat the survey on a quarterly basis using the UL101 to maximize energy savings.

If you don't already have an ultrasound leak detection system, Click here to find the best kit configuration for your applications, or Call CTRL at 877-287-5797 to speak with a representative about our ultrasound solutions.