Compressed Air Audit Services
Maximize Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Keep Your Plant Running Smoothly
High operating costs, low pressure, insufficient capacity, air leaks, moisture and inefficient compressor performance can all point to different issues within a compressed air system.
N2O2 uses measured operating data and detailed engineering analysis to determine what is happening across your facility, quantify the impact and develop a prioritized plan for improvement.
A complete compressed air audit includes supply-side, demand-side, leak and dew point analysis. Each service can also be performed independently when you need to evaluate a specific concern.
When Should You Consider a Compressed Air Audit?
A compressed air audit helps identify the system conditions affecting pressure, capacity, energy use, air quality and equipment performance.
Your facility may benefit from an audit if you are:
- Experiencing low or inconsistent pressure
- Unable to maintain required air capacity during production
- Seeing higher compressor power costs
- Operating compressors below expected efficiency
- Dealing with recurring air leaks
- Finding moisture in compressed air lines
- Considering additional compressor capacity
- Trying to determine the true cost of operating the system
N2O2 evaluates the compressors, controls, storage, dryers, piping and facility demand to determine where performance and cost issues are occurring.
Types of Compressed Air Audits
Different system concerns require different types of analysis. N2O2 offers four compressed air audit services that can be completed individually or combined into a comprehensive system evaluation.
Supply Side Audit
Focuses on all equipment that produces compressed air: compressors, dryers, filters, drains, tanks, and piping.
Goal: Minimize compressed air usage, reduce operating costs, and increase reliability and sustainability.
Demand Side Audit
Evaluates all equipment that uses compressed air to determine efficiency and identify waste.
Goal: Reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and improve system performance.
Leak Audit
Using ultrasonic leak detectors, we locate and quantify leaks, capture photographs, calculate leak rates, and estimate the annual cost. A complete report with all findings is provided.
Goal: Minimize compressed air loss, reduce costs, and increase reliability.
Dew Point Audit
Checks air quality across dryers and strategic points in the production area with a dewpoint meter.
Goal: Ensure compressed air is dry and free of moisture, protecting equipment and processes.
Additional Audit Services
- Utility Services: Collaborate with local utilities to leverage audit/equipment rebates, including measurement & verification (M&V) post-installation and submission of all required forms. Nationwide rebate programs are being established.
- Heat Recovery: Explore reclaiming compressor heat from cooler systems and steam-based plant processes for cost-effective air drying.
- Carbon Footprint Analysis: Optional calculations to quantify reductions in carbon emissions and support sustainability initiatives.
Industries We Serve
Our audits are trusted across a wide range of industries, including:
- Food & Beverage
- Automotive
- Plastics
- Printing & Paper Mills
- Pharmaceutical
- Metal, Steel, & Aluminum
- Medical
- Power & Energy
- Oil & Gas
- Electronics
- Manufacting
- Chemicals
- Mining
- Petroleum
How Does a Compressed Air Audit Work?
N2O2 collects operating information before and during the audit, analyzes system performance and turns the findings into a practical improvement plan.
Prepare
We review your electrical costs, compressors, dryers, operating schedule, plant layout and known system concerns before monitoring begins.
Monitor
N2O2 monitors pressure, compressor power, airflow and system demand across normal operating shifts. Production can continue throughout the audit.
Analyze
Our engineers use the collected data to evaluate compressor efficiency, pressure, capacity, air loss, moisture and how the system responds to changing production demand.
Prioritize
Findings are translated into recommendations organized by technical need, financial impact and implementation timing, from immediate improvements to longer-term projects.
What You Get With a N2O2 Compressed Air Audit
The final engineering report connects system performance with the financial information your team needs to evaluate potential improvements.
Depending on the audit scope, your report may include:
Executive Summary
Audit objectives, key findings and an overview of the most important system concerns.
Compressed Air Cost Breakdown
Analysis of where compressed air is being used or lost and the estimated financial impact.
Detailed Engineering Analysis
Graphs, charts, system models, calculations and explanations of the conditions identified during the audit.
Compressor Efficiency Analysis
Individual compressor performance compared with applicable manufacturer specifications.
Detailed System Findings
Technical observations from the areas evaluated, including supporting calculations where applicable.
Prioritized Recommendations
Recommended improvements organized by technical and business priority and implementation timeframe.
Estimated Improvement Costs
Equipment and installation cost estimates associated with proposed system changes.
Projected Operating Impact
Current versus proposed operating costs and total estimated annual savings.
Updated System Layout
An upgraded compressor layout or system sketch where applicable.
Utility Rebate Support
Compressed air improvements may qualify for incentives through local utility programs.
N2O2 works with local utilities on applicable rebate opportunities and can support required measurement, verification and program documentation.
Program availability and eligibility depend on the utility and proposed project.
Compressed Air Audit FAQs
No. N2O2 performs monitoring while the facility continues normal production. Measuring the system during normal operating conditions also provides data that reflects actual facility demand.
Facilities with a clearly defined concern may begin with the related standalone audit. If the cause of high costs, low pressure or insufficient capacity is unclear, a broader evaluation may be more appropriate.
Yes. Evaluating actual facility demand, compressor output, available capacity, system pressure, storage and avoidable consumption can help determine whether additional equipment is necessary or whether existing system conditions should be addressed first.
Yes. The engineering report can include prioritized recommendations, estimated equipment and installation costs, current versus proposed operating costs and total estimated annual savings.
Take the Next Step Toward a Smarter, More Efficient System
Request a custom compressed air and vacuum system audit today and see how N2O2 can help you reduce costs, increase reliability, and improve productivity.