Pressure drop in compressed air system OMEGA AIR Pressure drop in compressed air system

Pressure drop in compressed air system 6 6,5 7 p [bar] 7,5 8 5,5 Initial pressure 7 bar End pressure cca 6 bar Pressure drop

Target end pressure 7 bar Pressure drop in compressed air system 6 6,5 7 p [bar] 7,5 8 5,5 Initial pressure 8 bar Target end pressure 7 bar Initial pressure must be higher for a value of a system pressure drop.

7-8 % of ADDITIONAL COMPRESSOR ENERGY!!! Clogged filter elements? Pressure drop in compressed air system 6 6,5 7 p [bar] 7,5 8 5,5 1 bar of pressure drop = 7-8 % of ADDITIONAL COMPRESSOR ENERGY!!! Clogged filter elements? !

Pressure drop in filter element Pressure drop costs Economical point of filter element replacement Economical operating area Time