ADA Basics

Site Survey/Walk-through

The first step in an Air Demand Analysis includes a visit from your Kaeser field service representative to:

• collect detailed information on your system components, environmental conditions, and physical layout

• collect appropriate supporting graphical data such as photographs, schematic drawings and sketches

• gather input on specific problems your plant is currently facing, and discuss desired outcomes.

Data Logging

To obtain an accurate picture of system dynamics, the ADA involves a variety of instruments and sensors installed at strategic locations along the system. Measurement devices may include:

• Pressure sensors to measure pressure throughout the system

• Kilowatt meters to measure actual power consumption of compressor equipment

• Flowmeters to measure compressor flow and system demand

• Opto-couplers to monitor digital signals such as motor operation and compressor load

Comprehensive ADA Analysis

Using our own ADA software, we identify waste and poor practices, such as leaks or artificial demand caused by operating at unnecessarily high pressures. It also shows energy lost to pressure drops in distribution piping.

We create detailed, time-stamped, charts from the recorded data. These are used to analyze your system from several perspectives, and offer insight into your operating activities and corresponding air requirements.

This step also helps identify deficiencies in the air supply, storage or piping along with any control issues.

Kaeser Energy Saving System

Collected data is fed into the unique Kaeser Energy Saving System (KESS) software to simulate power requirements of different system scenarios. Experts compare various scenarios to identify the solutions that will achieve the greatest efficiency.