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What is the best metric for comparing compressor efficiency?
Flow rate in cfm
Specific performance kW/cfm
Nominal motor horsepower
Brake horsepower
Where can you reliably find the specific performance for a compressor you plan to buy?
CAGI datasheets
Motor nameplate
Product literature specifications table
Bathroom wall (3rd stall on left)
Which item below is not a negative result caused by oversizing an air compressor?
High electrical costs
High maintenance costs
Moisture damage caused by short cycling and not reaching operating temperature
Short equipment life
Low air pressure downstream
How much of compressor input power is converted to waste heat that could be recovered for other uses?
10%
33%
65%
95+%
How do you assess the level of energy efficiency?
We don’t currently track this metric
We look at the flow and hp on literature when purchasing
We look at the electric bills
We use CAGI data sheets to find the specific performance prior to purchase
Outside vendors/consultants conduct periodic system energy audits that report actual flow per kW
We have system controls that continuously track operation and calculate flow and input kW
Other
How do you currently control multiple compressors in your plant air system?
We only have one compressor
Manually turn on/off based on system pressure and what pneumatics are in use
Each compressor automatically regulates itself based on pressure settings
All compressors are connected to a central controller that monitors system pressure
Other