⚙️ 1. Compressor Plant Baseline
🔍 2. Ultrasonic Air Leak Survey Inventory
Include VFD Compressor Retrofit
Replaces lead fixed-speed unit with variable speed trim compressor
💰 3. Turnkey Repair CapEx & Utility Rebates
Total Leak Waste
295 CFM
~65 HP Idle Waste
Annual Electricity Saved
$54,890/yr
422,000 kWh / yr Saved
Simple Payback
0.6 Yrs
After $32k Utility Rebate
Plant Air Power Consumption Comparison (kW) 65 kW Continuous Cut
Baseline Compressed Air Load (Leaking & Load/Unload Cycling)
168 kW Demand
Post-Remediation & VFD Modulation
103 kW Demand (38.7% Reduction)
Compressed Air Energy Optimization Budget Schedule
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10-Year Cumulative Operating Savings
$620,000 Net SavingsUltrasonic leak repair and VFD trim control lowers artificial plant pressure, reduces compressor cycling wear, extends desiccant air dryer service life, and eliminates unnecessary capital purchases of secondary backup compressors.