CompAir has launched Ecoplant, a dynamic, compressed air management solution that adjusts compressor parameters in real time, offering up to 30% reductions in energy costs and CO2 emissions.
The monitoring and control solution manages compressed air systems dynamically, increasing efficiencies and saving energy.
Generating compressed air can be very energy intensive and many conventional control systems are not designed to adapt to fluctuations in air demand in real time. As a result, up to 50% of compressed air can be wasted, through inappropriate use and artificial demand combined with failure to detect pressure drops or leaks.
Ecoplant is different. Using dynamic, AI-based control rather than static control, the system monitors key metrics throughout the network. It then adjusts compressor setpoints accordingly and selects the optimal operating configuration.
Ecopplant also allows for easy identification of air leaks, which can then be isolated for repair. Health insights can predict and warn of potential issues before they occur, helping to prevent costly downtime.
Remote, cloud-based monitoring
The cloud-based management solution combines intuitive predictive maintenance, generated by the algorithm and SaaS proactive analytics and controls. This enables operators to monitor issues from anywhere in the world.
Immediate maintenance alerts and one-click monitoring mean teams can respond quickly, helping to prevent downtime and supporting cost savings through sustained production efficiency.
Customised dashboard and reporting
By monitoring the compressed air system dynamically, operators can make better decisions based on better data. In addition, Ecoplant is customisable to the needs of each site in monitoring its compressed air system, including monitoring energy consumption and operation.
Unlimited historical data is also readily available. Trends such as periods of inactivity or lower demand can be tracked for the whole system or for individual processes or compressors. Simple comparisons between different periods can be performed within seconds, all helping maintenance teams to identify inefficiencies over time and take remedial action.
Commenting on the launch, Andrea Milia, Business Development Manager at CompAir said:
“Over 70 per cent of manufacturing facilities use compressed air systems, which typically represent between 10 and 30 per cent of the site’s average annual electricity costs. Together with variable equipment efficiencies, costly maintenance and poor air quality, generating compressed air can be costly.
“With its dynamic control managed by machine learning, Ecoplant offers a new approach for operators to monitor and manage their compressed air system remotely, helping save maintenance costs and avoid equipment downtime.”
An annual value calculator is available on the CompAir website to help operators calculate potential compressed air system savings if they install Ecoplant in their facility.
For more information visit: www.compair.com/en-gb/