Compressed Air Systems

Related System Areas

Consider using one of the motor system tools offered by AMO to assess the motor on your compressed air system.

• Motors

Also review a range of projects, analyses, protocols, and strategies to reduce industrial energy intensity and carbon emissions in specific industries and technology areas.

• Industries and Technologies

Technical Publications

• Improving Compressed Air System Performance: A Sourcebook for Industry, November 2003
• Unlock Energy Savings with Waste Heat Recovery, July 2011
• Compressed Air Market Assessment
• Assessment of the Market for Compressed Air Efficiency Services, June 2001
• Guidelines for Selecting a Compressed Air System Provider, 2002
• Evaluation of the Compressed Air Challenge(R) Training Program: Executive Summary, March 2004
• Evaluation of the Compressed Air Challenge(R) Training Program, March 2004

Tip Sheets

• Alternative Strategies for Low-Pressure End Uses, August 2004
• Analyzing Your Compressed Air System, August 2004
• Compressed Air Storage Strategies, August 2004
• Compressed Air System Control Strategies, August 2004
• Determine the Cost of Compressed Air for Your Plant, August 2004
• Determining the Right Air Quality for Your Compressed Air System, August 2004
• Effect of Intake Air on Compressor Performance, August 2004
• Eliminate Inappropriate Uses of Compressed Air, August 2004
• Engineer End Uses for Maximum Efficiency, August 2004
• Maintaining System Air Quality, August 2004
• Minimize Compressed Air Leaks, August 2004
• Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Compressed Air Systems, August 2004
• Remove Condensate with Minimal Air Loss, August 2004
• Stabilizing System Pressure, August 2004

Case Studies

• Briggs & Stratton: Putting All Energy Efficiency Options on the Table, May 2011
• FUJIFILM Hunt Chemicals USA Achieves Compressed Air System Energy-Reduction Goals with a Three-Phased Strategy, Jan. 2011
• Ingersoll Rand Discovers Hidden Savings with a Three-Tiered Energy Audit Model, Oct. 2010
• Nissan Showcases the Results of an Energy-Wise Corporate Culture, June 2011
• Sherwin-Williams' Richmond, Kentucky, Facility Achieves 26% Energy Intensity Reduction; Leads to Corporate Adoption of Save Energy Now LEADER, Mar. 2011
• Solutia: Utilizing Sub-Metering to Drive Energy Project Approvals Through Data, July 2011
• Solutia: Massachusetts Chemical Manufacturer Uses SECURE Methodology to Identify Potential Reductions in Utility and Process Energy Consumption, July 2005

Assessments

• Qualified Specialists and Energy Experts
• Energy Assessments
• Recommendations from Completed Assessments – Compressed Air Plant Assessments

Training

• Compressed Air Systems Training
  • Compressed Air Systems Tools Training – 2-hour webcast (online)
  • Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems – 1-day workshop (onsite and online)
  • Advanced Management of Compressed Air Systems – 2-day workshop (onsite)
  • Qualified AirMaster+ Specialist – 3½ day workshop (onsite)
• Compressed Air Challenge training and other resources
• Training Calendar
• Events Calendar 

Tools

Tools to Assess Your Energy System

• AIRMaster+ Tool

Scorecards and Simple Calculators

• Compressed Air Scorecard
• Air Compressor Optimization Calculator