Industrial Compressed-Air Systems

Compressed-air systems are one of the most energy-intensive and inefficient systems found in large industrial facilities. Less than 10% of the energy supplied to these systems is delivered to the air end uses. Annual energy costs for a compressed air system can equal the first cost of the compressors that power the system.

Since 2002, SBW engineers have completed more than 100 evaluations of compressed-air systems at a wide variety of industrial facilities. Our engineers provide practical and cost-effective third-party advice with the single goal of maximizing the energy efficiency of your business. We do not sell or represent any line of compressed-air equipment.

SBW uses a measurement-based audit approach to determine the conditions and performance of the compressed-air system and to identify practical efficiency improvements. The audit provides reliable estimates of cost and savings for selected energy-efficiency improvements.

Compressed-air system audits typically follow these steps:

  1. On-Site Audit
  2. Data Analysis and Recommendations Development
  3. Reporting and Customer Presentation
  4. Implementation and Technical Support
  5. Commissioning and Savings Verification
  6. Plant Staff Training

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