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Compressed Air Systems

Compressed air is the most expensive utility in your plant. Detect leaks, optimize compressor staging, and cut energy waste by 20-30%.

COMPRESSED AIR P&IDSYSTEM ONLINEINTAKE14.7 PSICOMP-1 (VSD)LeadSpeed:72% VSD118 PSICOMP-2 (FIX)LagSTANDBYAFTERCOOLER116 PSIDRYERDew Pt:38F114 PSIRECEIVER1000 GAL112PSI65% LVL480 CFMHEADER105 PSICNC103 PSIPAINT102 PSIPKG101 PSITOOLS98 PSI!$120/yr!$85/yr!$210/yrSPECIFIC POWER20.2kW/100cfmBenchmark: 18-22PRESSURE PROFILEINTAKE15PSIDISCH118PSICOOL116PSIDRY114PSIRECV112PSIHDR105PSItwinedge@compressor-rm:~$ air-audit --liveTotal Flow480 CFMPower Draw97 kWSpec Power20.2 kW/100cfmLeak Loss$415/yrEnergy Cost$0.23/kWhRECEIVER PRESSURE TRENDLIVECOMP-172%COMP-2STBYFLOW480 CFMRECV112 PSIDEW PT38FLEAKS3 detected
20-30%
Energy Reduction
Typical savings from leak repair + staging optimization
$0.25
Cost per kWh of Compressed Air
Industry average most plants are unaware of
30%
Of Energy Wasted on Leaks
Average compressed air system loses 30% to leaks

Find Every Dollar of Waste

Physics-based models calculate true cost of compressed air per CFM, per zone, per shift.

Leak Detection & Correlation

Correlate pressure decay curves with ultrasonic leak survey data. A 1/8" leak at 100 PSI wastes $1,200/year. TwinEdge finds them automatically.

Specific Power Tracking

Monitor kW per 100 CFM in real time. Industry benchmark is 18-22 kW/100 CFM. Most plants run at 25-30 kW/100 CFM without knowing it.

Staging Optimization

Analyze compressor sequencing to eliminate simultaneous blow-off. Load/unload patterns reveal $10K-50K/year in wasted modulation energy.

Thermal Monitoring

Discharge temperature trending detects fouled coolers and failing valves weeks before a trip. Intercooler approach temperature tracks heat exchanger health.

System Coverage

Rotary Screw CompressorsDischarge pressure/temp, oil temp, motor current, vibration, air flow
Refrigerated DryersDew point, refrigerant pressure, condensate drain cycles
Air ReceiversPressure, fill/drain rate, safety valve status
Distribution PipingZone pressure, differential pressure across filters, flow metering

Your Most Expensive Utility, Under Control

Most plants save $25,000-$100,000/year on compressed air within the first 90 days of monitoring.