Leakage imaging

Reducing compressed air usage and leak detection

SmartAir And Energy specializes in energy savings in industries that use compressed air. It is often thought that implementing savings is a time-consuming, resource-intensive project that requires various measurements or even expensive equipment investments. The practice can be very different and with a relatively small investment, significant progress and considerable savings potential can be achieved.

For us, projects typically start with a day-long leak detection or compressed air analysis, with the goal of reducing compressed air usage. As the project progresses, additional information is obtained and there is a possible need to continue the project with various in-depth activities.
Compressed air analysis consists of a system mapping starting from the compressed air station and extending all the way to the points of use, where compressed air itself acts as an important utility. Based on our studies, compressed air may even be the second most important utility for industry, right after electricity.

As a company, we may even have the most extensive experience in the industry when it comes to compressed air systems, from air sucked into the equipment room, which is compressed with compressed air compressors to the desired final pressure, processed to meet the desired quality requirements, transferred to applications, and ultimately used as the second most important utility.

BUSINESSES

CHALLENGES

The company's production managers have become aware that the production facilities are producing a hissing sound, very typical of compressed air, and leaks have been repaired based on "ear hearing". With rising energy prices and the company's ecological goals in mind, they now want to look into the matter in more detail, meaning they want to achieve concrete results, instead of just feeling like a fool.

SMARTAIR AND ENERGY

SOLUTIONS

The leak detection of the compressed air system is agreed upon approximately two weeks after the order is placed. The customer completes our preliminary information form before the detection. In many cases, the leak detection is performed within one working day, of course depending on the size of the production facility. The detection is reported to the customer with proposed measures approximately two weeks after the detection. The results are reviewed in an online meeting.

The reporting and calculations produced based on leak detection or compressed air analysis provide a good and clear picture of the achievable savings potential regarding reduced compressed air consumption and energy savings. Based on the action proposals we make, the number of leak locations, the amount of compressed air and energy wasted in leaks, and the resulting CO2 emission impact can be observed. Our solutions often include leak repairs, improving the efficiency of blow-off-type applications, optimizing pressure levels, and replacing equipment that “wastes” compressed air with payback calculations.

Building the future

Score

Thanks to our methods and advanced reporting, we report the results to our customers very accurately. However, it is important to consider the accuracy of the results and the tolerances given by the manufacturer for the measurement methods and their results.
Very typical energy savings achieved are between 20-80 MWh per year. You can ask us for a more detailed reference list.