Applications Guide for Compressed Air Systems
Abstract
Compressed air (CA) is used as a source of power for tools, industrial processes, and equipment. It is often considered as a fourth utility, after electricity, gas, and water. In most plants/shops, CA is centrally generated and distributed to all users through a pipe network. Although CA systems are a very convenient power source, they are not cheap to operate. However, nearly all industrial plants can realize from 25 to 40 percent savings on the power costs for the CA system without additional capital expenditures. Through improved management, CA systems can save energy, decrease down time, reduce maintenance, increase productivity, and improve quality. This applications guide is meant to acquaint CA system operation and maintenance personnel with the basics of industrial compressed air systems needed to achieve efficient system operation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA397536
Entities
People
- Mike C. Lin
- Yezin E. Taha
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center