Pressure drops caused by undersized pipework

As part of the Energy analyses we now include a report calculating the correct pipe size for the station’s output, checking the existing system and proposing modifications.

By evaluating energy and pressure analyses together, we found a 4 bar pressure drop over 10 metres of pipework at an energy company processing rapeseed.

This clearly demonstrates that the pipework is undersized.

Calculations confirmed the measurements: the pipework should be at least DN40 rather than the existing DN25. We also found insufficient air receiver volume; instead of the current 1.6 m³ we would recommend at least 4 m³. This replacement should eliminate frequent cycling of the two-stage compressor.