Compressed Air Systems Optimized What you really need and how to get it at the total lowest cost. Go to

US DOE Compressed Air Challenge

Where the air is used

Key Benchmark What you get out for what you put in: Standard cubic feet per minute per Kilowatt 5 Scfm/Kw at 100 psiG is good performance Dynamic Efficiency

Flow meter installation Details

Bin analysis of Demand Requirements

Allocated Cost model Dollars per hour per 100 Scfm Total annual cost divided by hours of operation divided by average flow rate in hundreds of Scfm $1.00 to $2.00 is typical cost for a big system

Closely Meeting Demand with flexible supply units A

Example of screw compressor system optimization BLT

ISO Air Quality Classifications A

Drainage BP Use zero loss drain technology at after coolers, dryers, and filters. Institute daily operational checks. Keep cleaned and ready spares for immediate deployment.

Distribution piping Standards A

Dedicated storage with metered recovery A

Critical uses Requirements over 85 psiG Actual final element article pressure required Requirements for desiccated air Online standby power for intermittent loads

Inappropriate uses Dewatering Drying Vacuum generation Parts manipulation Blowers or regulation to lower pressure, engineered nozzles, interlocking solenoids

Leak Management A

Your action Plan Go to and execute the Plant Managers self evaluation checklist. Continuously measure your flow and power in real time. Consider a professional evaluation by a US DOE qualified specialist. Go to