1. Pressure drop in compressed air system
OMEGA AIR
Pressure drop in compressed air system

2. Pressure drop in compressed air system6
6,5 7
p [bar]
7,5 8
5,5
Initial pressure 7 bar
End pressure cca 6 bar
Pressure drop

3. Target end pressure 7 bar
Pressure drop in compressed air system 6
6,5 7
p [bar]
7,5 8
5,5
Initial pressure 8 bar
Target end pressure 7 bar
Initial pressure must be higher for a value of a system pressure drop.

4. 7-8 % of ADDITIONAL COMPRESSOR ENERGY!!! Clogged filter elements?
Pressure drop in compressed air system 6
6,5 7
p [bar]
7,5 8
5,5
1 bar of pressure drop =
7-8 % of ADDITIONAL COMPRESSOR ENERGY!!!
Clogged filter elements? !

5. Pressure drop in filter element
Pressure drop costs
Economical point of filter element replacement
Economical operating area
Time