Compressed air audit system

Champion Compressors has introduced AirMetrix System Assessment, a measurement and analysis tool intended to help industry identify areas of waste in compressed-air systems, and facilitate the implementation of targeted improvement measures.

The AirMetrix auditing tool comprises Champion’s LogAir data-logging hardware, a SystemWizard software component that provides a full life-cycle evaluation of the compressed air installation, plus SysteMate - a measurement system that collects real-time accurate system performance data. Using a ‘true kW power meter’ with the ability to correct for power factor and voltage, AirMetrix eliminates the inaccuracies associated with simple ammeter current measurement.

AirMetrix can build a virtual picture of the whole compressed air system by taking measurements at key points around the site. In addition to power and flow measurements, the LogAir hardware can also test a number of other critical parameters - including pressure, ambient temperature and dew point. Such measurement combinations enable a complete evaluation of the compressed air system and its components, and identify specific areas in which greater efficiencies can be realised.