CHAMPION Compressors’ Mark Ferguson provided attendees with insights on maximising compressed air system energy efficiency at a 17 September forum.
The presentation took place at the Australian Industry Group’s Environmental Solutions Forum, held in Melbourne.
Ferguson drew on Champion Compressors’ technical expertise and experience to share strategies and best practices, highlighting areas where energy savings can be made.
According to Ferguson, enormous savings can be realised by focusing on measurement, diagnosis and matching the compressor to the application. Additionally, a comprehensive air-audit should be undertaken as the first step in addressing the shortfalls of an existing compressed-air system.
Using Champion Compressors’ own AirMetrix System Assessment measurement and analysis tool as an example, Ferguson explained how air audits can reveal how much compressed air is being used and how much is being wasted.
The data from the audit can determine the energy savings available from alternative compressed-air solutions, and help calculate associated payback periods.
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