Compressed air energy costs & the Climate Change Levy
Energy efficiency initiates have now become commonplace throughout UK processing and manufacturing industry, but it is still a little known fact that over 10 years the actual estimated average cost of compressed air is a staggering 75% energy (i.e. 15% capital, 10% maintenance). This is fundamentally because most existing air compressors are fixed speed machines operating inefficiently at only 40% to 70% of their full load capacity. The introduction of the Climate Change Levy (0.43p/kWh) in 2001 to combat Global Warming has also increased business electricity costs by 15-20%, making any possibility of substantial energy savings an even higher priority for business.
Free energy audit to identify savings
Electronic data-logging your existing compressor operation will reveal existing inefficiencies by precisely identifying your specific air demand. This will enable the potential £ energy savings to be identified from using a more appropriately sized energy efficient compressor. An electronic data logger is connected to the compressor incoming electricity supply which records an amps reading every 90 seconds over a seven day period. This data is then downloaded from the data logger into a software package to simulate and calculate energy consumption against the demand profile of your compressed air system. Installing the correct compressor for your system requirements is the first step in saving energy and would typically reduce your compressor air energy costs by 30-50%.
Hydrovane 'RS' energy saving compressors
The UK's largest industrial compressor manufacturer has led the drive towards energy savings by introducing their revolutionary range of Hydrovane ‘RS’ compressors with regulated speed drives. These machines use a pressure transducer and military duty inverter drive to precisely control motor speed to air demand, ensuring the compressor consumes exactly the right amount of energy to do the job, and no more. This cutting edge technology delivers typical on-going Energy Savings of 30-50%, comes with manufacturers 10 Year Warranty and also qualifies for £1000’s Tax Relief (against your Corporation Tax under the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme) because the equipment is on the Governments list of ECA technologies. Further Tax Relief can also be claimed against the direct costs of installation in the first year of ownership.
