Case Study

Rotary screw compressor

Rotary screw compressor

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A rotary screw compressor in a manufacturing plant was using a large amount of energy, as its capacity exceeded the required output of com- pressed air during long periods of time. Running six or more days per week for 2-3 shifts made the 200 HP compressor, an Ingersoll-Rand EP200, a major consumer of electrical power, and a candidate for optimization. While an energy audit revealed some minor leaks, fixing them resulted in o

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