COMPRESSORS PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 05/25 www.petpla.net 31 interventions, thereby minimising the risk of production downtime. Additional energy-efficiency features include a leakage detection function. During scheduled downtimes, Ecoplant can measure discrepancies between the flow rate delivered by the compressor activated by the algorithm and the flow measured downstream of the air treatment components. Based on this information, users can take appropriate actions to identify and reduce leakages within the compressed air system. Versatility of use As already mentioned, Ecoplant is compatible with any brand and type of compressor, including centrifugal, screw, reciprocating, and other technologies. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Other components of the compressed air system, such as dryers, can also be integrated into the platform. This allows for comprehensive monitoring and supports predictive maintenance strategies. Beyond standard alerts and alarms, the system also offers the possibility to implement personalised alerts based on specific customer requirements. A case in point As an example, Compair considered a major customer in the industrial inks and dyes sector. Ecoplant was installed at their facility, which includes three compressor rooms housing a total of nine screw compressors from multiple manufacturers, seven of which are equipped with variable speed drives. Each compressor in the plant has a power rating of between 200 and 250 kW. The average compressed air demand ranges from 30 to 35Nm³/ min, within a maximum plant capacity of 135Nm³/min. Before installing Ecoplant, the measured average specific power was 8.94 kW/Nm³/min. Following the installation, the average specific power was reduced by 26% over the baseline period. In just one year, thanks to improved energy efficiency, 615,000 kWh were saved and carbon emissions were reduced by 431 t of CO2. In addition to the energy savings, Ecoplant issued 17 alerts, insights, and alarms during the reporting period. These included four system risk alerts (involving components such as compressors, dryers, or valves left open unintentionally), six predictive maintenance warnings, and seven energy-efficiency insights (including high pressure drops, excessive air leakage from filter and dryer drains, and discrepancies indicating potential component replacements within the network). The Ecoplant system can be integrated with Compair’s Care maintenance programme, allowing it to be customised for various operational needs. This bundled solution aims to reduce overall plant costs and to transfer a portion of the operational risk from the customer to the service provider. www.compair.com Various monitoring variables
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