Energy efficiency measures - Industrial - Compressed air
Template assignment
Base case
The worked-out solution is the data file selected from within the RETScreen Project Database. The user automatically downloads the Project Database file while downloading the RETScreen software.
Template assignment
Base case
- Rotary screw compressor
- 200 cfm system, 75 hp motor, 100 psig
- Usage: 100 cfm
- Leakage: 20 cfm
- Capacity control with inlet throttling
- System is never turned off
- Variable speed control
- Reduce usage by 20%
- Fix 75% of leaks
- Automatic shutdown of system outside working hours (60 hours per week)
- Estimate cost for efficiency measures $70,000
- Reduction in service costs: $500 (O&M)
- Upgrade to premium efficiency motor: $5,000
- Modify the air intake location: $10,000
The worked-out solution is the data file selected from within the RETScreen Project Database. The user automatically downloads the Project Database file while downloading the RETScreen software.
