No Two Air Systems Are Alike

No two air systems are alike and no two plants use air the same way. It is important to take specific plant operations and requirements into consideration when analyzing a system or proposing changes to an air system.

Compressed air is a unique utility for most plants since it is one of the few where the plant has complete control over the production, distribution and use of the utility. Most notably, steam systems generally fall in this category as well.

There are some additional items to think about with regard to plant air systems:

• In the average plant, 30% of the delivered air is feeding plant leaks.
• Eighty percent (80%) of compressor with inlet modulation are not delivering their rated flow.
• Average cost savings from implementation of recommendation from a plant air system study is 30%.
• An expensive solution is not always the best solution.

For additional information or assistance, contact Kelly Beiermann, Nebraska Public Power District.

Note: We encourage requests from Nebraska customers. Businesses outside of Nebraska will be directed to their utility for further information.

Source: Airometrix Mfg., Inc. 1999-2003