ABSTRACT
Consistent stable operation of an industrial compressed air system is achieved when compressed air flow supplied to the system equals compressed air demand. Energy distributed to the system is available from two sources: rotating energy of the air compressors, and energy from compressed air storage. Optimum system energy efficiency is possible when the proper amount of energy is available from compressed air storage. Presented here are the physical and mathematical relationships that may be used to assess system performance and determine compressed air storage requirements. These relationships are also applied to design the air storage volume and distribution pressure profile necessary for effective compressed air storage.
