Many operators think raising the air pressure on their air compressor system gives them more air-NOT TRUE. Increasing the air compressor discharge pressure results in more air leaks, less air, and higher electrical costs (20% of input power goes toward compressing and 80% toward making heat), more heat, possible damage to devices downstream, and more compressor wear. The goal should be to keep pressure drop to a minimum, operate your system at the lowest possible air pressure, and fix leaks. Install proper size pipe such as the Champion Infinity aluminum snap together pipe, loop the system and install receiver tanks at large air uses. If looping is not possible, install tanks at the compressor and at the end of the supply line. Tanks once purchased don’t eat, sleep, or cause you any additional expense once installed. Bob’s Rule “The more tanks the better”. If a specific air device requires higher air pressure, consider installing a booster compressor and air receiver instead of increasing the pressure of the complete system. This option can also be used to supply a large amount of air somewhere in the system when that flow could cause severe pressure drop. At that location, boost the existing pressure to a dedicated receiver with large enough storage at a higher pressure and regulate the air to your large use device. Our engineers can calculate the requirements which is probably a better solution than increasing the pressure on the total system or changing the pipe system. The aluminum pipe system eliminates rust, reduces friction loss and looks hi tech. You can also do it yourself with a little help from us. Contact the “Compressor Guys” for more information.
LOWERING THE AIR PRESSURE IN YOUR SYSTEM
