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Perpetual Motion Compressor Breakthrough

There is no perpetual motion solution. The true energy cost for your compressor looks like this:
10 hp air compressor running 10 hours a day 5 days a week = $3041*/new compressor
cost $4000-$7000
25 hp air compressor running 16 hours a day 5 days a week = $12,160*/new compressor
cost 10,000-$14,000
50 hp air compressor running 16 hours a day 5 1/2 days a week = $26,470*/new compressor
cost $14,000-$20,000
100 hp air compressor running 24 hours a day 5 1/2 days a week = $52,942*/new compressor
cost $22,000 $32,000
*Fully loaded/$.15 KW
These power cost figures are based on the unit being fully loaded. Of course as you use less air the power goes
down but not necessarily proportionally to the air used as this is dependent on the machine controls. (Thats
another article.)
The point of this article is the fact that youre air compressor can be the largest power waster in your plant
and there are 10 simple things that we can help you identify to reduce power costs substantially without major
investment:
1. Turn if off Any compressor that is not in use should be turned off as a regular routine or put on a timer.
Multiple compressor systems should have a controller - savings 20-40 percent
2. Listen for leaks Walk around your plant during downtime to find the easy leaks and repair them
savings 15-20 percent
3. Clean coolers and condensers-Compressors/chillers/dryers need clean coolers to be 100 percent
efficiency savings 15-20 percent.
4. Change any open blow offs-Convert air to a low cost flow reduction nozzle savings 20-30
percent /noise reduction.
5. Change filters - After six months compressor inlet and compressor line filters need to be changed
to minimize pressure drop savings 5-10 percent
6. Free heat from your compressors-Add heat to your plant with a simple exhaust fan savings 5-10 percent.
7. Eliminate air loss drains-Replace any open condensate drain or solenoid drain valve with zero-loss
drain savings 3-5 percent with less than 6-month payback.

Hope Air Systems

70 Bearfoot Road
Northborough, MA 01532

Phone: 508-393-7660
Fax: 508-393-8203
Web: www.HopeAir.com

You Can Learn From Us...

Perpetual Motion Compressor Breakthrough

8. Reduce system pressure drop-Determine major pressure drops with an accurate gauge and repair to
10 PSI drop with simple pipe changes savings up to 10 percent
9. Change system pressure Reduce to minimum PSI that all equipment will work properly
2 PSI reduction = 1 percent power cost savings savings up to 10 percent.
10. Free System Reviews-Use the experience of your Power Company or Compressor/Cooling
System Vendor to review your system for initial recommendations priceless.
These all may seem logical to you but in the daily life of running a plant it doesnt seem like you could get
to it. Think about carving the time out to do some of these things as you are buying a new compressor every
1- 3 years based on the power costs. This cost can be reduced by 25 or 30 percent without investing in a new
compressor.
If you want to know about the perpetual motion compressor stay tuned, but for now give us a call if youd like
some help on reducing your compressor power costs.

Hope Air Systems

70 Bearfoot Road
Northborough, MA 01532

Phone: 508-393-7660
Fax: 508-393-8203
Web: www.HopeAir.com