Energy Efficiency Reference Guide Compressed Air

1 How This Guide is Organized
2 Purpose of this Reference Guide
1. Why Compressed Air?
2. What this Guidebook Is and Is Not
3 What is Compressed Air?
1. Compressed Air Costs
4 Introduction To Compressed Air Systems
1. Compressed Air Use
5 Air Compressor Types and Controls
1. Rotary Screw Compressors
2. Reciprocating Compressors
3. Vane Compressors
4. Compressor Motors
5. Compressor Controls and System Performance
6. Multiple Compressor System Controls
6 Compressed Air AuxilIary Equipment
1. Air Compressor Coolers
2. Air Dryers
3. Filters
4. Receivers and Air Storage
5. Separators and Drains
6. Piping
7. Flow Controllers
8. Filter Regulator Lubricator Devices
9. Fittings
7 Uses and Misuses of Compressed Air
1. Inappropriate Uses of Compressed Air
8 So You Want to Perform a Compressed Air System Assessment?
1. Gathering Equipment Data
2. Establishing a Baseline
3. Analyzing Performance Data and Establishing Performance Levels
4. Devising a Plan
5. Points to Consider When Hiring a Compressed Air Auditor
9 Proven Energy Efficiency measures
1. Compressed Air System Leaks
2. Lower Compressor Discharge Pressure by Minimizing Pressure Drops
3. Minimizing Compressed Air End Use Energy Requirements
4. Air Compressor Heat Recovery
5. Implement More Efficient Compressor Control
6. Optimize Air Dryers
7. Reduce System Drainage
10 Maintaining Your Compressed Air System
11 Before and After Case Examples
1. Case 1: Install Purge Controller, Repair Leaks and Lower Pressure
2. Case 2: Use Smaller Compressor during Off-Hours
3. Case 3: On/Off vs. Load/No Load Control
12 Next Steps
13 Glossary
14 Literature and Web References
1. Reference Books
2. Internet References (June 2007)
3. Useful Measurement and Conversion Factors
15 Quick Tips to Optimize Compressed Air Systems

Date modified:: 2016-01-05

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