Energy conservation
Within every company there is an ongoing aspiration to reduce costs. Every expense is scrutinized, including energy costs.
There are numerous possibilities to conserve energy used in association with compressed air, in part by getting rid of leaks, but primarily through more efficient use of the compressed air.
At least as important as saving money is investing in energy saving measures that provide increased comfort and quality of life. More and more people have understood the connection between job satisfaction and human performance.
A good example is using properly dimensioned air nozzles when cleaning with compressed air. In addition to reducing energy costs, you also get considerably lower noise levels.
Clearly the cost of energy is a key factor when dimensioning a compressed air installation. Therefore it is important to find a solution that not only meets the requirements for performance and quality, but requirements for efficient use of energy as well. The additional cost that may arise when purchasing equipment that fulfills both criteria may well be a good investment in the long run.
Blowing with compressed air
When compressed air is used for cleaning, sorting, or drying, most people rely on the use of an open pipe. As a rule, not much thought has been given to the dimensioning of the pipe - rather a "suitable pipe" is used. People normally choose a pipe that is big enough to guarantee that the blowing operation is adequately performed. In the vast majority of cases this has resulted in an over-dimensioning of the blowing force.
Properly conducted technical dimensioning that results in the correct choice of nozzle, distance, and blowing angle often results in an energy savings of 30-50%.
Lower the pressure
Silvent’s patented air guns and safety nozzles allow more efficient utilization of the compressed air. This permits you to lower the pressure at your workstations and still perform the same job. Lower pressure means an even lower sound level as well as lower energy consumption.
You should always strive to have the right pressure in the right place – neither too high nor too low. The operating pressure directly affects the requirement for power. Higher pressure of course means higher energy consumption. Raising the operating pressure to compensate for pressure drop always means higher operating costs. An equivalent reduction results in an equally large increase of profit.
Raising the pressure by one bar (14.3 psi) means an energy consumption increase of approximately 8%.
Operating costs
The major expense associated with a blowing operation is the operating cost for producing the compressed air. Calculated for a five-year period, the investment and financing costs for purchasing air nozzles are negligible. Installing an open pipe is only an expense.
A properly installed Silvent nozzle represents an investment in cost reduction. The right equipment and knowledge decrease your operating costs.