Compressed air system optimisation
There are considerable and not yet identified efficiency opportunities in compressed air systems, which can be identified through a demand driven approach supported by much more extensive measuring of e.g. pressure air requirements, air quality at critical points in the com-pressed air system. Experiences show that in many cases there is an unidentified potential of up to approximately 20%.
A concept for system optimization of compressed air systems based on a demand driven approach to compressed air supply is developed. System optimization is a fully integrated ap-proach to compressed air systems with a focus on overall system needs rather than the individual performance and efficiency of components. The demand driven approach to system optimization and the corresponding techniques including necessary measurements are docu-mented in a guideline based on a specific methodological approach illustrated with examples from existing compressed air systems from the participating enterprises. In addition to the guideline mentioned above a design guide for energy efficient compressed air systems is developed as it is experienced that correlations between the capabilities of compressors, air transport of treatment facilities, storage tanks and control of installations in relation to actual needs are far from optimal. Finally players in the industry, i.e. energy companies, consultants, consulting engineers and the compressed air industry will be trained in demand driven system optimization as well as in the measuring that are needed and how they are done.
The main results of the project are:
- Guide for system optimization of compressed air systems
- Design Guide for compressed air systems
- Course and workshop regarding system optimization of compressed air systems including training in the use of measuring equipment
- Draft a "little blue" for compressed air
- Reporting incl. mapping of potentials by sector and technology
Overall the project will ensure compressed air industry and advisers an updated new basis for achieving very significant energy efficiency, which is based the actual need for compressed air.
The demand-driven approach to system optimization of compressed air systems and its methods including necessary measurements are documented in a guide developed in the project and illustrated by examples of existing compressed air systems at two participating companies.
In addition, a guide to the design of energy-efficient compressed air systems has been de-veloped in connection with the above system optimization guide, since the experience is that the interaction between compressor capacities, air handling systems, accumulation tanks and the control of the installations in relation to actual needs is far from optimal.
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Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| AURA Rådgivning A/S | ||
| BKU Consult | ||
| Stibo Graphic A/S | ||
| KAESER KOMPRESSORER A/S | ||
| Promens A/S |
