COMPRESSED AIR ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE ULTRASONIC LEAK DETECTION LEADS TO ENERGY SAVINGS


Air leaks are the largest single waste of energy, says David MacDonald, general manager of Team Air Power.


DON’T LEAK YOUR PROFIT In this energy efficiency era we can see many potential areas of improvement, so where should you start your crusade against wastage? It might be worth blitzing air leaks which are the largest single waste of energy and yet one of the simplest and cheapest to control and obtain savings. A single leak as small as 1.6 mm can easily pay for the ultrasonic leak detection which will help you identify all your system leaks and will be a great basis for a repair program, saving you thousands of pounds.


ULTRA ACCURATE Air leaks are almost impossible to see and hear in a noisy manufacturing environment. The ultrasonic leak detection gun helps identify what a person’s senses cannot. This sensitive tool identifies high frequency sound waves produced by leaks from compressed air system. Tests can be performed while equipment


is still operating, as Ultrasonic detectors can filter out background noises in the audible range giving very accurate


readings. High pressure is not necessary, as ultrasonic leak detection guns can detect pin-hole leaks as low as 1psi. This technique applies to leaks on any other piped gasses such as nitrogen, CO2, etc.


PLAN, EXECUTE AND SAVE After an ultrasonic leak detection is completed you will receive a comprehensive report. Data collected in the report will give you detailed information to help determine your leak


Tests can be performed while equipment is still operating


Leaks represent 20-50% of compressors’ output and contributes to in-direct costs and operating


losses, such as: decreasing efficiency of tools by


pressure drops; causing more frequent maintenance requirements by increased running


time; shortening the lifecycle of system equipment by forcing it to cycle more frequently.


repair program. You will be able to categorise leaks by area or size and the nature of the leak. Engineers will use on-site tags, allowing you to locate the leaks easily. An Ultrasonic leak detection combined with a good repair program can lead to significant energy savings and a rapid return on investment. A well-maintained system should have


a leakage level of less than 10%. You can achieve this level by carrying out annual air leak tests and servicing your compressed air equipment regularly. For more information please visit the Team Air Power website.


www.teamairpower.co.uk/ energy-efficiency


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