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compressed air systems waste energy (and what to do about it)
Eliminating leaks, misuse, overpressurization and pressure drop can ensure efficient compressed air systems. Bradlee Dittmer • Product Marketing Manager, Norgren, Inc., An IMI Precision Engineering-branded company
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Are your energy dollars vanishing into thin air? According to U.S. Department of Energy estimates, 10 to 30% of all energy consumed by the average industrial facility is used to generate compressed air. And a third of that air may be wasted. The potential for energy savings is clear. Making sure the compressor is performing efficiently can prevent a lot of waste, but another — often overlooked — opportunity for energy savings is the compressed air delivery system. This article describes the four most common ways air is wasted after it leaves the compressor and how to fix them.
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