Benefits of Master Air Control (MAC)
                                             

• We can save energy consumed by air compressors by cutting artificial demand for air    
• We can get good reduction in compressor loading. MAC would induce higher unloading period
• We can separates compressors from demand side peaks and lows. This will, in turn, reduce compressor cycling to minimum    
• It would be possible to have consistent air pressure delivery to demand side       
• Useful air storage capacity would be enhanced
• MAC can accommodate any make of compressor, as it is not dependant on compressor design   
• With MAC in place, the demand reduction tends to reduce leakages in the plant

It is essential to have a good Human Machine Interface (HMI) for better Graphical User Interface (GUI) experience

The history and trending facility, if available, will help us to review historic data & observe the trends. We can then analyse the problems or improvements in the process more easily.

The design needs to ensure fail-safe operation

Accurate pressure control should be possible with a good MAC in operation

It should be possible to provide for pressure control by adding an air demand meter

The MAC should be highly responsive to fine changes in demand

• You may be spending upto Rs. 31 Lakhs per annum on operating your 90 kW compressor
• Upto 30% of your electricity cost is through compressed air
• Cost of off-load running of a 90 kW compressor for 4 hours daily is Rs. 1.3 Lakhs per annum
• Leakages contribute up to 40% of your compressed air costs – costing upto Rs. 15 Lakhs per year
• A single 1/8” leak at 6.5 Bar drains out Rs.150, 000 per annum!!
• Over-pressurisation by even 0.5 bar costs you Rs. 1 lakh per year