Compressed air is a vital resource in a production environment and generating it can be costly! Understanding the performance of your system can help you save energy and avoid unexpected production stops. It can also help you better estimate the final cost of your product.
The image shows us the set-up of a basic metering and monitoring system in a compressed air system. Each sensor will provide actual readings for the data logger, as described below:
– Power meter sensor measures the actual power consumption of your compressor and dryer.
– Flow sensor measures the actual air consumption of your plant.
– Pressure sensor measures the actual pressure of the compressed air system.
– Dew point sensor measures the actual pressure dew point of the compressed air.
The data logger processes and stores all the data, allowing the user to understand:
– The energy consumption of the compressor and dryer.
– The compressed air consumption of the plant and peak demand times.
– The efficiency of the compressor compared to its energy consumption.
– How efficient the compressor is in maintaining a stable pressure for the system.
– How efficient the dryer is at maintaining a stable pressure dew point.
Having all this information in hand allows the user to:
– Optimise maintenance scheduling services based on actual usage and performance data rather than on a fixed schedule, reducing downtime and costs.
– Enhance system reliability by actively monitoring the critical parameters, which in our example would be the pressure and the pressure dew point, preventing failures and ensuring continuous operation.
– Compare the equipment performance over time and plan necessary improvements to maintain the system performance and plant operation.
A system specifically designed for your application will bring even more benefits and help your company be more productive, green, and successful.
We can help you plan, design, and install your metering and monitoring systems. Contact us today!
