Compressed Air for Energy Managers
Compressed air is often flagged as the most wasteful utility on site. You need efficiency data, carbon reporting numbers, and a clear improvement roadmap.
What Energy Managers Face with Compressed Air
Compressed air consuming more energy than it should
Typical compressed air systems operate at 50 to 70% efficiency. Leaks, oversized compressors, poor load management, and excessive pressure all contribute to energy waste you are paying for.
Carbon reporting without accurate data
You need compressed air energy data for ESOS, SECR, or ISO 50001 reporting. Most sites cannot tell you their specific power (kW per cubic metre per minute) or how it compares to best practice.
Improvement opportunities without clear payback
You know compressed air is inefficient, but without baseline measurements and payback calculations, getting budget approval for improvements is difficult.
What You Get from Working with Airmech
Baseline efficiency data you can report on
We measure specific power, identify waste sources, and provide energy data formatted for ESOS, SECR, and ISO 50001 reporting. Numbers your auditors can verify.
Leak detection and repair with quantified savings
Ultrasonic leak surveys identify every leak on your site, quantify the energy cost, and provide a prioritised repair schedule with payback per repair.
Improvement roadmap with clear payback
Prioritised 12 month improvement plan with estimated savings per action. VSD conversion, pressure optimisation, heat recovery, and leak repair each with payback calculations.
Carbon reduction you can attribute to compressed air
We convert energy waste into CO2 tonnage for your sustainability reporting. Clear attribution from compressed air improvements to corporate carbon targets.
Services That Matter to You
Air Leak Detection
Ultrasonic leak surveys with quantified energy savings per leak.
Learn moreCompressor Servicing
Maintenance that preserves compressor efficiency and identifies energy waste.
Learn moreCompressor Upgrades
VSD conversions and right-sizing with energy payback modelling.
Learn moreCompressed Air Testing
System audits including pressure profiling and demand analysis.
Learn moreTools Built for Your Role
Energy Savings Calculator
Calculate potential energy savings from compressed air system optimisation.
Use this toolFrequently Asked Questions
How much energy can we save from leak repair alone?
Typical industrial sites lose 20 to 30% of compressed air output to leaks. At UK energy prices, a site running a 75 kW compressor can save thousands of pounds per year from leak repair alone. We quantify the exact figure for your site during our survey.
Can you provide data for our ESOS audit?
Yes. We provide specific power measurements, energy consumption data, and improvement recommendations formatted for ESOS compliance. Our data meets the requirements for energy audit submissions.
What is specific power and why does it matter?
Specific power is the energy consumed per unit of compressed air produced, measured in kW per cubic metre per minute. It is the single best measure of system efficiency. We measure yours and benchmark it against manufacturer rated and industry best practice.
Do you provide heat recovery assessments?
Yes. Up to 94% of the energy consumed by a compressor is converted to heat. We assess whether heat recovery is feasible for your site, estimate the energy savings, and provide payback calculations for the investment.
Measure It. Reduce It. Report It.
Tell us about your compressed air system. We will measure your baseline efficiency and show you where the savings are.