Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry Compressed Air Project Tim Linford – TJL Associates And Trevor Muddimer - rda consultancy

Visible leaks

The problem… Around 10% of a companies electricity is often used for compressed air. Around 10% of a companies electricity is often used for compressed air. Leakage is often 10-30%, with worst cases up to ~50%. Leakage is often 10-30%, with worst cases up to ~50%. Repairs to leaks are usually simple. Repairs to leaks are usually simple.

Ultrasonic detection… Ultrasonic sound detection is needed because on average ~5% of air leaks are loud enough to hear. Ultrasonic sound detection is needed because on average ~5% of air leaks are loud enough to hear. Our surveys show that ~95% of companies which use compressed air have leaks – sometimes we also locate and cost gas leaks! Our surveys show that ~95% of companies which use compressed air have leaks – sometimes we also locate and cost gas leaks!

Progress to date: Surveys done in 59 sites (target 100) Surveys done in 59 sites (target 100) Identifyed 680 leaks Identifyed 680 leaks (range from 2 to 50 per company) (range from 2 to 50 per company) Wasting £151,719 of energy per year (range £235 to £18,774.64!) Wasting £151,719 of energy per year (range £235 to £18,774.64!) Ave of £ 2,571/year per company Ave of £ 2,571/year per company

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