Optimization digital brochure – Atlas Copco

How to optimize your compressed air system?

Your compressed air system is one of your biggest energy consumers. Gaining energy efficiency can have a big impact on your cost, while helping to reduce your CO<sub>2</sub> footprint.

Let our experts get to work and unlock the savings potential of your full compressed air network!

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AIRScan air quality check

Check the quality of your compressed air and discover what to do to achieve the purity class your process needs.
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AIRScan vibration analysis

Check the health of your rotating equipment to help protecting your investment.
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Optimizer 4.0 - Equalizer 4.0

A master controller saves energy by making your compressors work together efficiently.
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AIRScan energy audit

A full system audit shows tangible energy saving opportunities.
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Air leaks repair

Thanks to RePress, leaks are fixed while the distribution net is under pressure, and without dismantling pipes or couplings.
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AIRScan air leak detection

Locating all air leaks is crucial to stop blowing your money away.
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SMARTLINK - SMARTVIEW

Remote and local monitoring helps you avoid downtime and keep track of energy efficiency gains.
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Energy Recovery

Turn compression heat into useful energy and reduce your plant footprint.
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Upgrades

Update the control panel of equipment of any age to benefit from improved energy efficiency and connectivity.
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SMART AIRnet

Follow up on the performance and service status of all the equipment in your compressed air installation, right up to the point of use.

Discover the potential savings

AIRScan compressed air system audit

Do you know whether your compressed air system is efficient?

It may no longer be properly dimensioned due to changes in your production, or you may be producing compressed air at a higher pressure than needed, or compressors may have too many unloaded hours.

How much energy can you save? Have our experts analyze your compressed air system and find out!

ACCURATE

AIRScan uses state-of-the-art tools to assess the entire compressed air system, including supply, distribution and demand.
TAILOR-MADE

Our unique compressor audit software simulates various configurations of your compressed air installation. This allows us to provide realistic projections on potential energy savings.
ACTIONABLE

An AIRScan report provides a summary for decision-makers, as well as an in-depth evaluation of problems and solutions for your technicians, so you can take actions immediately.
Start reducing your energy bill

Activate AIRScan
Did you know?
- A typical AIRScan identifies tangible measures that result in 30% energy savings.
- AIRScan follows the ISO11011 standard for compressed air energy efficiency assessments. Moreover, if you have an ISO50001 energy management system, the AIRScan audit can serve as your benchmark.

AIRSCAN ENERGY AUDIT

AIRScan leak detection

AIRScan vibration analysis

AIRScan air quality

What's next?

Now you know what the savings opportunities are. Before starting to implement long-term solutions, repairing the air leaks is a quick win!

Repair compressed air leaks

RePress

Now that we have located the air leaks with AIRScan leak detection, the next step is to repair them. Traditionally, this required depressurizing the air net and stopping production. That's why known leakages often remained unresolved for years, costing a fortune on energy.

With RePress, leaks are fixed while the distribution net is under pressure, and without dismantling pipes or couplings.

NO DOWNTIME

With RePress, there is no need to depressurize or disassemble the air distribution net.
QUICK

RePress is a fast and easy method to fix leaks without having to stop your compressed air production to replace components.
SUSTAINABLE

Compared to the traditional method of fixing pipe systems with threaded connections, RePress leakage repairs are much less susceptible to leaking again over time.
Stop blowing money away

Activate RePress
Did you know?
- By repairing air leaks, you can save 20 to 30% of energy.

What's next?

Now you can start implementing additional solutions to cut your energy costs.

Optimize your energy efficiency

Optimizer 4.0 / Equalizer 4.0 PRO / Equalizer 4.0

If your compressed air system has multiple compressors or blowers, they have to be started, stopped and regulated to meet fluctuations in air demand. In a traditional system, the output pressure often exceeds the required pressure, resulting in a cost increase.

Our master controllers Optimizer 4.0, Equalizer 4.0 PRO and Equalizer 4.0 offer a much smarter solution. By automating compressor operation, they increase system stability, minimize wear and achieve optimal energy efficiency.

EFFICIENCY

Our master controllers automatically select the best mix of compressors to match the air demand at any given time, resulting in maximum energy savings.
AUTOMATION

Our master controllers are fully automated and do not require supervision. This means you can use your manpower for core activities.
CONNECTIVITY

Our master controllers provide the option to connect your machines through LAN or via a cloud-based monitoring system, enabling you to follow up on energy efficiency and maintenance performance.
Optimize your compressor room

Activate master controller
Did you know?
- All our master controllers can control other brands of machines.
- Each 1 bar pressure reduction reduces energy consumption by 7% and leaks by 13%.

What's next?

Want to keep improving your energy efficiency and save money? See what else you can do.

Recover Thermal Energy

Energy Recovery

During air compression, heat is generated. This is diverted to the cooling system and released into the atmosphere. However, this thermal energy can be put to good use.

That's where Energy Recovery comes in. It recovers the heat so it can be used for workspace heating, hot water or industrial processes. Your compressor is “creating” energy. Don't let it go to waste!

ENERGY SAVINGS

Using the recovered heat from your compressor eliminates the need to invest in additional equipment, prevents extra CO₂ emissions and reduces your overall energy footprint.
COMPACT

Energy Recovery comes as a compact, space-saving unit, installed between the compressor and your heating circuit or directly into the canopy.
A COOLER ROOM

As compression heat is no longer released into the surrounding air, this reduces the temperature in the compressor room, benefiting the reliable performance of your equipment.
Re-use thermal energy from your compressor

Activate Energy Recovery
Did you know?
- Up to 94% of the electrical energy in a compressor is transformed into heat.
- Up to 80% of this thermal energy can be recovered.

What's next?

Want to keep improving your energy efficiency and save money? See what else you can do.

A New Generation of Controllers

Elektronikon™ upgrades

Compressors of any age or type can benefit from the superior processing capability of the Elektronikon™ Mk5 Touch controller, offering the most advanced control algorithms and connectivity via SMARTLINK, resulting in improved machine control and energy savings.

ENERGY SAVINGS

The new controller minimizes power consumption and increases service life by running the drive motor only when needed. VSD machines will run at optimal capacity.
CONNECTIVITY

With the new controller, your machine is ready to be connected to the cloud. Without extra costs, you can immediately benefit from the Atlas Copco SMARTLINK monitoring system.
AUTOMATION

Week timers can be selected to automate the start/stop command. The Dual Pressure Band function allows you to set time-based pressure band changes to reduce consumption during hours of low activity.
Keep your compressor up to date

Activate Upgrades
DID YOU KNOW?
- Upgrades are plug & play: replacing an obsolete controller by the MK5 Touch is easy, and the cost will be equal to or less than the repair or replacement of an older one.

What's next?

You've made considerable progress in reducing your energy consumption. But how do you keep your energy efficiency on track?

Monitor your savings

SMARTLINK - SMART AIRnet

SMARTLINK is not limited to the boundaries of the compressor room. Thanks to SMART AIRnet and its smart, wireless sensors, you can monitor your entire compressed air installation from the heart of your compressor to the point of use. Offering more opportunities to improve the energy efficiency and optimize the pressure, air flow and air quality of your compressed air network.

Detailed reports help you keep track of your energy efficiency, also allowing Energy Management according to ISO 50001.

ALERTS & WARNINGS

Get early warnings of any problem or upcoming service need. On-time service enables you to uphold the energy efficiency of your equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS

Whenever an optimization opportunity is recognized, tailor-made recommendations are delivered.
REPORTS & BENCHMARKS

Comprehensive reports on the energy efficiency of your compressed air installation helps you manage ISO50001 compliance and minimize CO₂ emissions.
Monitor your energy savings

Activate Connectivity
DID YOU KNOW?
- Smart Algorithms will provide you with recommendations on how to optimize your compressed air installation. Whenever needed, you can ask Atlas Copco to have a look at your site remotely!

How to optimize your compressed air system?