How this Guide is Organized
This handbook is divided into 16 main sections. The overarching theme is to help you to understand, and implement a program to improve the energy efficiency of compressed air systems. The handbook covers a mixture of theory and practice. It also includes some general case examples, glossary and references. The last chapter contains tips for those who want to optimize a compressed air system very quickly.
| Theme | See Chapter |
| Introduction to the Guidebook | 2 Purpose of this Reference Guide 3 What is Compressed Air? |
| Compressed Air Systems and Components | 4 Introduction To Compressed Air Systems 5 Air Compressor Types and Controls 6 Compressed Air Auxiliary Equipment |
| Reducing Energy Consumption | 7 Uses and Misuses of Compressed Air |
| Compressed Air Assessments | 8 So You Want to Perform a Compressed Air System Assessment? |
| Ongoing Optimization | 9 Proven Energy Efficiency Improvements 10 Maintaining Compressed Air System |
| Case Examples | 11 Before and After Case Examples 12 Next Steps |
| Reference | 13 Glossary 14 Literature and Web References 15 Useful Measurement and Conversion Factors |
| Implementing a Plan | 16 Quick Tips to Optimize Compressed Air Systems |
The handbook contains boxed highlighted sections with compressed air energy savings and operations tips
Energy Savings ideas are generally shown within a box with a grey background.
Key points and tips are enclosed in a box with a blue background.
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