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Demand Side

The demand side includes all applications and points of use for compressed air in your facility.

Common Applications​

Pneumatic Tools​

  • Impact wrenches
  • Pneumatic drills
  • Sanders and polishers
  • Paint spray guns

Industrial Automation​

  • Pneumatic cylinders
  • Control valves
  • Actuators
  • Pick-and-place systems

Manufacturing Processes​

  • PET bottle blowing
  • Injection molding
  • Packaging and wrapping
  • Component cleaning

Consumption Optimization​

Leak Identification​

Leaks can account for 20-30% of total compressed air consumption.

Detection methods:

  • Ultrasonic detection
  • Visual inspection with foam
  • Pressure monitoring

Pressure Reduction​

Each bar of pressure reduction equals ~7% energy savings.

Strategies:

  • Point-of-use pressure regulators
  • Differentiated pressure zones
  • Elimination of artificial demand

Efficient Equipment​

  • High-efficiency blow nozzles
  • Trigger-operated air guns
  • Vacuum ejectors with automatic control

Monitoring and Control​

Consumption Measurement​

  • Flow meters at strategic points
  • Sub-metering by area or line
  • Trend analysis

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)​

  • Specific consumption (kWh/m³)
  • Cost per unit produced
  • System efficiency