Using An Air Audit To Maximize Productivity
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Air Audits

What Is Energy Waste Costing You?

We are unsurpassed in determining ways to save you money. Our air system audit tools get you the most accurate data possible on your current system conditions. This data will determine the path to cost-saving solutions.

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Air use breakdown in a typical compressor installation

A 100HP air compressor costs up to $40,000 per year to operate—in energy alone. And up to 50% of it is wasted.Based on 6¢/kWh; 24/7, 50 weeks per year operation

Source:
Compressed Air Challenge

Cost breakdown of running an Air Compressor

Electricity constitutes on average 82% of compressed air system operatings costs over a 10 year period.

Source:
Compressed Air Challenge

Do you know the three levels of an Air System Audit?

“Walk-Through”, “Assessment” and “Audit” are the three levels of system assessments established by the Compressed Air Challenge / Department of Energy. We have developed the SystemWizard™, SysteMate™ and LogAir™ tools within AirMetrixSM to address these levels.

SystemWizard™ logo
(The Walk Through)

Using the SystemWizard™ system analysis software we, can quickly evaluate the cost and efficiency of a compressed air system, compare multiple compressor alternatives and calculate investment paybacks on energy saved. This is an ideal tool for a system walk-through assessment as defined by the Compressed Air Challenge / DOE or to evaluate multiple alternatives after a full audit or assessment.

SysteMate™ logo
(The Assessment)

Our SysteMate™ hardware and software provide you with a real-time assessment of your company’s compressed air usage. SysteMate™ takes power and pressure readings as inputs then calculates the true flow output, automatically generating a report which graphs system parameters, including air flow. All of this is done without any production interruptions.

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(The Audit)

Our LogAir™ Auditing System combines the first data logging system specifically designed to meet the comprehensive requirements of today’s compressed air system. We personally train the auditors so they can provide the ultimate in compressed air system analysis and optimization. Our auditors work with you to understand your needs even going beyond the requirements defined by the Compressed Air Challenge and DOE.

Choose an AirMetrixSM assessment or audit and start realizing savings immediately.

Choose an authorized AirMetrixSM Auditor for your air audit.

Discover the value of Data Logging

Benefits
  • Detailed report
  • Review of entire system
  • Data logging to document performance
  • Objective analysis with documentation
  • Clearly identifies opportunities for improvements
Benefits
  • We look at root causes, not symptoms
  • We deal with facts, not speculation—we know compressed air costs
  • We get you the detailed information required to make good business decisions
  • We look at the compressed air system, not just the components
Benefits
  • Systems often run differently than operators believe
  • Documents power use, flow and pressure over time
  • Documents system’s dynamic interrelationship
  • Provide factual basis for evaluating opportunities, sizing components, calculating savings, varifying retrofit results and performance contracting.

We Are Simply the Best…

At reducing energy waste and money loss. Our track record proves we can reduce electrical costs by 25–50% and reduce maintenance costs by 10–80%. Here’s some back-up on that:

Real World Cost Savings

  • Audit recommends purchasing a FlowLogic™ Flow/Pressure Controller and a storage tank. Survey determines savings is estimated at $18,000 per year which is $1,500 per month.
  • Air audit recommends a new 100HP variable speed compressor. Survey determines energy savings to be $15,000 per year which is $1,300 per month.
  • Our reputation is strong—325 of the last 331 surveys found substantial savings.

These are examples only. Your results may vary.

To date, we have identified over $2 million of savings for our clients.


Visit the CAC website to download Airmaster+, Compressed air system assesment and analysis software.


We Are the Industry’s…

  • Most accurate. We can measure true kW—not just Amps—providing you with the most accurate data possible.
  • Fastest. Our Datalogger averages five samples every three seconds to see even the smallest demand fluctuation. That’s the quickest in the industry.
  • Longest. Our equipment records up to two weeks for a realistic snapshot of your facility.
  • Most Powerful. Graphics package in our LogAir and SysteMate™ software allows us to graph histograms in addition to line plots for more in-depth analysis.
  • Most Qualified. We send Certified Auditors to perform our audits, not salespeople.



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