GLOBAL compressed air and gas system manufacturer CompAir has introduced a new service for Australian business and industry which can, according to the company, provide cost savings on compressed air by up to 30 per cent.
The Airnergy Analysis has been designed to be a totally integrated and comprehensive demand side audit of a business’ compressed air usage with a full measurement of energy use, actual airflow rates and pressures.
The unique Airnergy Analysis includes the development of a leak management plan, advice on leak correction, maintenance upgrades and provision of a detailed system report.
From the Analysis data an expert University body compiles an independent report and provides recommendations. The typical payback period from implementing the report recommendations can be as short as one to two years.
CompAir’s Managing Director Gary Woodhead said a major benefit for industry was the reduction in overcapitalisation of equipment as a result of upgrading or expansion, based on the intelligence provided by the Airnergy Analysis.
Woodhead said a number of leading businesses had already undertaken Airnergy Analysis, including Blue Circle Cement, One Steel, ACI Glass, Loy Yang Power, Cockburn Cement and the Murray Goulburn Co-op.
“As a result of our audit, Australia’s biggest milk processor, the Murray Goulburn Co-operative, installed the revolutionary Quantima system at its Leongatha plant in Victoria and in just five months reduced energy and maintenance costs by $147,000 and cut carbon emissions by 1900 tonnes. These savings are expected to double in a full year.”
Murray Goulburn is Australia’s biggest exporter of processed food and is committed to environmental sustainability, and according to Woodhead, the Airnergy Analysis and the Quantima system have helped the company measurably reduce its carbon footprint.
“The company was able to replace four existing compressors with just one 300 kW Quantima unit, leaving two units for standby air,” he added.
Woodhead said the Quantima System, supported by CompAir’s Airnergy Analysis, would be promoted to industry through an Australasian road show commencing in November. He said major industry compressed air users could ill-afford to miss the presentations.
“With Australia’s carbon emissions trading scheme commencing in 2010, every tonne of carbon saved will be money in the bank. So as well as the energy and maintenance savings, industry will earn carbon credits and importantly, compress its carbon footprint. “
Compair’s Airnergy Analysis and features of the Quantima System will be outlined at a range of free breakfasts:
Sydney – 20 November, 2008
Brisbane – 18 February, 2009
Adelaide – 18 March, 2009
Perth – 6 May, 2009
Auckland – 20 May, 2009
To register to attend visit the website www.quantimarevolution.com.au