Compressed Air Economics bulletin 2022

Monitoring compressed air economics and master compressor control as key tools for reducing costs: these are the main topics of the new Compressed Air Economics bulletin.

The uncertainty in the energy market in 2022 brought an even greater focus on reducing the costs of compressed air generation in industrial production. The bulletin introduces AIRMAN, an energy management system for continuous monitoring of compressed air economics and predictive master control.

The issue also compares operating costs for an oil-free compressor and an oil-injected compressor with catalytic purification. A worked example compares maintenance, investment and energy costs.

Rising electricity prices also drive up the cost of compressed air. One of this year's articles addresses this issue. Correct distribution system design also affects costs, and another article examines pressure gradients and pressure losses.

Finally, the issue presents an alternative approach to overhauling Atlas Copco oil-free compressors in the Z series.