Anyone running a pneumatic system knows that producing compressed air requires a lot of energy. In a typical pneumatic plant, 20 percent or more of the plant’s energy is consumed by an air compressor. As quoted in this MRO article, “Based on energy audits conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 95 percent of compressed air systems present opportunities for saving energy."
The energy associated with using compressed air can be reduced by increasing efficiencies in three areas:
Compressed Air Production and Storage
Compressed Air Distribution
Compressed Air Consumption in Blow Applications
Recently, Parker has introduced a new tool for reducing compressed air consumption in drying and blow applications called Air Saver. Air Savers come in several configurations and sizes – below is a quick overview with links to more details:
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An Air Saver is a valve that converts a continuous air blow to a pulsed air blow without the need for any other external control. Air Savers quickly cycle ON and OFF, creating a series of pulses. During the OFF cycle, there is no air consumption. Depending on your application, an air saver can save up to 50% of compressed air consumption compared to continuous blow.
Common Applications where using pulsing air instead of continuous blow can save air consumption include:
Depending on the module of Parker Air Saver selected, different adjustments are available for the ON interval, OFF interval or both. Options are available for applications with or without DC24V power availability. Modules can be quickly matched to your application based on your system pressure, air consumption and nozzle area. See our Quick Selection Page to help you select the right solution for your application.
5.3 cfm |
1/8" Thread 29-101.5 PSI Pulse/Cont. DC24V ASC500 |
1/8" Thread 29-72.5 PSI Pulse/Cont. DC24V ASO500 |
3/8" Thread 0-116 PSI Pulse Pilot ASV2000 |
1/2" Thread 0-116 PSI Pulse Pilot ASV5000 |
1" Thread 0-116 PSI Pulse Pilot ASV13000 |
1-1/4" Thread 0-116 PSI Pulse Pilot ASV15000 |
1/4" Thread 50.8-116 PSI Pulse/Cont. For Hand Held HASV08R |
For technical questions specific to reducing compressed air consumption in your application, you may contact our Engineering Department.
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