Generating compressed air to service core energy requirements is a major cost for many industrial facilities in Ireland. It often demands as much as 30% of the total energy budget. Even though it is one of the most inefficient and expensive means of transporting energy around a facility, it is widely used. Companies generally do not know how to approach the problem. Purpose - Help companies optimise the performance of their compressed-air systems
- Gain understanding of the best available technology
- Identify improvement projects
- Realise the potential of heat recovery in compressed air
Members: 6 companies and 4 leading consultancy firms Activities: SEAI commissioned one-day compressed-air audits at each company in order to review the system and offer verbal advice and information. Output - Company-specific reports with recommendations for energy savings
- Project report and technical guide (see links below)
Opportunities identified - Potential savings of 16,142,225 kWh (equal to 12,332 tonnes CO2)
- Aggregate savings of 30% if all projects implemented
- Up to 50% savings possible in some cases
- Payback periods of between 0 and 4 years
Reports & Guides (click on link to download) Compressed Air SWG Project Report Document Compressed Air SWG Technical Guide (Some files are large and may take time to download.) | 
