13,338
Number of Leak Records
74,175,000 kWh
Total Wasted Energy Identified
16
Number of Industries Served
310
Number of Facilities Helped
3.21 cfm
Average cfm found
42,815 cfm
Total cfm found
87,000
Number of Trees Saved
(kWh equivalent)
11,700
Gasoline Powered cars for one year
(kWh equivalent)
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1. Detect & Locate Leaks
2. Quantification
3. Prioritization
4. Leak Repair
5. Monitoring & Maintenance
The first stage is to detect the presence of compressed air leaks and then locate the source. This can be done through various methods, such as ultrasonic detectors, soapy water, or simply by listening for audible sounds. Regular inspections and monitoring systems can help identify potential leaks.
Once a leak is located, it needs to be quantified to determine its severity and impact on the system. This involves measuring the rate of air loss, typically in terms of standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) or cubic meters per hour. Accurate quantification helps prioritize leaks based on their size and potential energy savings.
After quantifying the leaks, it's important to prioritize them based on their size, impact, and energy loss. Larger leaks or those affecting critical operations should be given higher priority for immediate repair. A systematic approach, such as assigning a numerical value or color-coding to prioritize leaks, can be helpful.
The repair stage involves taking action to fix the identified leaks. This may require replacing faulty components, tightening connections, or applying sealants. Qualified personnel should perform the repairs to ensure proper techniques and equipment are used. The repaired area should be tested to confirm the leak has been eliminated.
Once repairs are completed, it's crucial to implement a monitoring and maintenance program. This involves regularly inspecting the system for new leaks, as well as conducting preventive maintenance to avoid future leaks. Ongoing monitoring can be done through a combination of periodic audits, using leak detection equipment, incorporating smart sensors that provide real-time data on overall compressed air supply performance.
Energy Savings
Leak checks during regular maintenance work flows can increase energy efficiency by over 30%, with compressor performance optimization.
Cost Effective
Timely detection and repair of leaks can minimize wasted resources resulting in long-term energy, man-power and material savings.
Clean & Green
Leaks equal wasted energy!
Contribute to a cleaner and greener environment by employing smart leak life cycle management tools.
Time Saving
Reduce reliance on sharing one expensive device among facilities or having to wait on trained professionals to complete your audits.
Rodger Legault, Infrared, Ultrasound, Motion Amplification, Gas Leak Detection, Vibration Analysis Consultant – DigitalIR Technologies Inc"The OL1 is an excellent solution for leak detection and management. It's compact, powerful, and very easy to use. I began finding leaks immediately, and it's part of our techs tool kit now…"
Scott P. McInnis, Project Manager – McCain (foods)"…the Prosaris enterprise leak lifecycle management software allows our internal decision makers to quantify losses and view leak records, reports, and analytics in real-time, so we can prioritize leak resolutions and task repairs accordingly…"
Jeff Wright, Compressed Air Specialist – Compressor Energy Services, New Hampshire"The OL1 is a great value compressed air leak management solution, making it accessible to our team and also our customers. It’s light and rugged, and our techs find it extremely easy to use. The biggest value we see is in the cloud based Prosaris dashboard and reports. This software is excellent for sharing leak analytics, quantifying losses, and managing the repair and resolution process."
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