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ENERGY SAVING
Energy Recovery
Compressed air is one of the most important utilities for industry. It is also one of the largest consumers of energy. Therefore, compressor energy savings have a significant impact on costs and on the environment.
Dedicated Plug And Play Solutions
Energy Recovery solutions are standalone units with a small footprint. Installation is simple thanks to a dedicated connection kit and doesn’t affect a compressor’s serviceability.
Hot water recovered from the compressed air system can be used for showering, space heating, and is particularly suitable for process applications. Using the hot water as boiler pre-feed or directly in processes requiring up to 90°C / 194°F hot water can save costly energy sources such as natural gas and heating oil. Heat driven chillers are another potential application for the heat recovered from the compressed air system providing industry with more opportunities to save energy.
Reduce energy consumption, eliminate emissions, save money
Saving both costs and the environment
When looking at the typical carbon footprint of an air compressor – from the design phase right through to the equipment’s recycling – the energy consumed in its use accounts for 99% of CO2 emissions. As energy consumption also typically represents over 70% of a compressor’s lifecycle cost, energy savings in compressed air systems will have a significant impact towards preserving not only the environment but also your bottom line.
While compressed air systems, in general, account for about 10% of total industrial electricity consumption, this can amount to as much as 40% of the electricity bill for certain plants.
How does compressor heat recovery work?
Up to 94% of the electrical energy is converted into compression heat. Without energy recovery, this heat is lost into the atmosphere via the cooling system and radiation. You can use hot water recovered from the compressed air system for sanitary purposes and space heating. But it is particularly suitable for process applications.
Using the hot water as boiler pre-feed or directly in processes requiring 70 to 90°C can save you costly energy sources such as natural gas and heating oil.
#AIRcheck energy audit
- Data logging
- Analysis of system
- Ultrasonic leak detection
- Recover thermal energy
- Upgrade controls
- Monitor your installation
Speak to our team about our energy recovery today
