How FS-Elliott’s AirCompare Helps Make the Right Decision on Compressor Procurement

Capital investment is one of many costs when considering compressed air solutions. For a typical positive displaced air compressor, capital investment is less than 5% of the entire lifecycle cost, while energy and maintenance costs dominate operation costs. For a 500HP compressor system, you might see a 3% efficiency improvement, equating to an 11kW power reduction. This efficiency improvement can save you almost $12,000 yearly in net profits. As energy prices increase, performance efficiency is more significant to operation costs.