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Identifying Energy Inefficiencies in Compressed Air Systems: A Systematic Approach with the Compressed Air Scoping Tool

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper highlights the importance of improving compressed air systems, outlines the tool’s development and features, and underscores its value as a nonbiased resource for system evaluation and optimization. Additionally, the paper presents a case study based on a food manufacturing facility to demonstrate the practical application of the tool. Furthermore, the paper discusses potential future opportunities for enhancing the CA Scoping Tool.

Source: OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)

Author: Botts, Alex [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)]; Marshall, Leslie [Atlas Copco (Sweden)]; Moskowitz, Frank [Draw Professional Services, Cave Creek, AZ (United States)]; Nimbalkar, Sachin U. [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)]; Wenning, Thomas [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)]

Institution: Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Energy Efficiency and Management

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: U.S. Department of Energy

Awards: G1645119126, G203625172, G2988778103, G8906985441

OpenAlex ID: W4400899558

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