Mus (PPT 1)
Mus (PPT 1)
Mus (PPT 1)
performance of
compressed air system
Energy conservation in compressed air system
Group members
• Sagar Gawade
• Sunny Kadam
• Anand Dongare
Index Table
Introduction
Advantages and disadvantages of compressed air
Methods to improve performance of compressed air
system
Conclusion
Methods to improve performance of
compressed air system
1. Location and size of filters
2. Elevation
3. Intercooling in between the stages
4. Aftercoolers and condensation of moisture in air
5. Control of pressures
6. Leakages
7. Length of pipes and fittings
8. Use of blowers in place of compressed air system
9. Variables
10. Misuse of compressed air
11. Pneumatic tools such as drills and grinders
1. Location and size of filters
The compressed air system does not operate always at maximum pressures.
It is estimated that increase in 1 bar delivery pressure increases the power
consumption by 6% to 9% .
6 . Leakages
It is necessary to eliminate leakages as far as possible.
Leakage tests are conducted by ultrasonic leak detectors.
Another method of leak detection is by conducting no load test. The load on
the compressor will eventually reflects that there is leakage in the system.
7 . Length of pipes and fittings
Air distribution system should be such that the length of pipe upto point of use
is minimum and uses minimum pipe fittings and joints so as reduce the pressure
losses.
The piping system should be arrange in closed loop or ring mains.
9 . Variables
Variable speed drives should be used for capacity control of compressors to
reduce power consumption.
10 . Misuse of compressed air