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Compressed Air Consumption Calculation

02/02/2013 7:53 AM

Hello friends,

I need to calculate compressed air requirement in my factory for new compressor purchase. Currently I am running two compressors to fulfill air demand. I have capacity(As per manufacturer) and readings of both compressors i.e. Loaded hours, Running hours, Unload pressure/Load pressure, etc. You are requested to suggest way how can I calculate current air consumption in CFM with the help of available data. I am not having any digital OR analog flow meter to install in main line.

I have tried with Google but not succeed. Kindly reply with solution.

Thanks in advance..
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Re: Compressed Air Consumption Calculation

02/02/2013 10:11 AM

Multiply the run hours of each compressor by its capacity, add the two together and then divide the total by the interval between this reading and the previous reading.

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