How to reduce air leaks in your compressed air system

20 February, 2023

When it comes to the energy used, on average it is found that for every 1 bar g additional generation pressure there is a loss of 7% in specific energy. And so, keeping pressure low can help to reduce your operating costs.

Zone out

The design and installation of the pipework can help with saving energy and so when considering leak reduction measures, it’s important to consider the pipework currently in place. Here we’ve outlined some of examples of how you can change the pipework to be more efficient:

• Spilt the system into zones and pressurise each as required
• Remove or isolate redundant piping
• Use vales to isolate parts of the distribution network
• Select large radius bends instead of elbows
• Support piping to minimise movement and sagging to reduce leaks and buildup of fluid

When looking at the pipework network remember not all parts of the network operate to the same hours or pressure and so it’s possible to save energy by zoning the compressed air system. For more information, speak to a BCAS member who can assist in this area by emailing enquiries@bcas.org.uk To download a free copy of the leak fixing guide from the BCAS 10% Taskforce website visit taskforce10.bcas.org.uk/simple-steps/

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