FS-Compression has the technical expertise and state-of-the-art tools to conduct your air compressor audit.
We follow the guidelines set forth by the Department of Energy and the Compressed Air Challenge to determine ways to make your system more efficient and save you money. Our art system audit tools provide accurate real-time data on your compressed air system. Compressor audit data helps us determine a path to cost-saving solutions so we can develop a comprehensive and mutually agreed upon implementation plan that benefits your business.
What is a Compressed Air Audit?
Compressed air audits are an important step in improving efficiency and reducing energy costs. They help identify how much air you are using, where you are using it, and what energy sources (electricity, natural gas) are being used to generate the air pressure needed for your system. An audit also reveals whether any repairs or upgrades are necessary to help extend compressor life.
Benefits of an Air Audit
- Plug previously undiscovered leaks.
- Stop over-pressurizing within the system.
- Examine air requirements.
- Replace bad piping.
- Stop obsolete restrictions.
- Insufficient system storage.
- Inappropriate usage.
- Monitoring system pumps.
- Improve system maintenance.
Compressed Air Audit Levels
Walkthrough Assessment, System Assessment, and Full System Audit are the three levels of system assessments established by the Department of Energy’s Compressed Air Challenge.
- Walkthrough Assessment – This simple walk-the-line audit is a visual check inside and outside the compressor room. Items evaluated in a walkthrough include filters, piping structure, condensate drains, and more. A compressed air walkthrough assessment can identify and resolve issues as rudimentary as sealing leaks and pressure drops.
- System Assessment – System assessments utilize our tools and software to evaluate the cost and efficiency of a compressed air system, compare compressor alternatives, and calculate investment paybacks on saved energy. This is an ideal tool for a system walkthrough assessment as defined by the Compressed Air Challenge / DOE or to evaluate multiple alternatives after a full audit or assessment.
- Full System Audit – Full system audits provide you with a real-time assessment of your company’s compressed air usage. Our advanced equipment takes input power and pressure readings then calculates true flow output to automatically generate a report which graphics system parameters and air flow. We can determine low production waste, leak rate, inappropriate compressed air usage without interrupting any plant production interruptions. This requirement is defined by the Compressed Air Challenge and DOE.
Who Needs Compressed Air Audits?
Every business operating with a compressed air system will need an air audit. Audits are recommended every three to five years even without any production or equipment changes. Audits are also suggested anytime business changes are made that may increase workload or require changes to your air compressor.
FS-Compression finds the overlooked areas that can save you operating costs without spending any capital budget dollars.