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Compressed Air System Energy Audits
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Compressed air is one of the most important utility requirements of the typical industrial manufacturer. Compressed air is used throughout many processes such
as pneumatic tools, pneumatic controls, compressed air operated cylinders for machine actuation, product cleansing, and blow-offs. Without a consistent supply
of quality compressed air, a manufacturing process can stop functioning.
The Compressed Air Challenge® (CAC) is a national collaboration that was created to assist industrial facilities in achieving greater reliability, improved quality
control, and lower operating costs for their compressed air systems. The CAC encourages facilities to take a systems approach to optimizing compressed air
operation. Taking a systems approach means looking beyond individual components to assess how well your compressed air system meets actual production
needs. This is known as “matching supply with demand.” It also means identifying the root causes of system problems, rather than treating the symptoms. A compressed air energy audit will identify these problems.
For most industrial facilities, this approach will require specialized knowledge and equipment, both to assess system needs and to continue to service those needs
over time. Outside assistance frequently is required. System assessment services and ongoing system maintenance may require the use of separate firms, although
there is a growing market trend toward more fully integrated services. The process of selecting the right mix of services can be confusing.
The CAC is working with the compressed air industry to develop guidelines to help industrial compressed air users become informed consumers. Guidelines for Selecting a Compressed Air System Service Provider offers guidance to assist you in selecting a firm that offers integrated services. Independent compressed air system specialists typically provide comprehensive system assessment services as their principal business; many are not involved in sales of equipment, other products, or maintenance.
The CAC also is developing guidelines to define three levels of system analysis services, independent of the type of firm offering these services. These three levels
of service include: a walk-through evaluation, a system assessment, and a fully instrumented system audit. More information on analysis services guidelines can
be found under the CAC Levels of Analysis of Compressed Air Systems on page three, or you can visit the CAC website at www.compressedairchallenge.org.
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