Leak Detection
Our Leak Detecting Services
Air leak detection can be complicated, so let us keep it simple for you! Not only can we detect where your leak is coming from, but we can also save your business money at the same time.
As you are surely aware, producing compressed air is an expensive investment that is likely one of the primary contributors to your business’s electricity expenses.
The Hidden Cost of Leaks
A typical 1mm air leak in a normal galvanised steel ½” airline operating at a pressure band of 6 bar may not be audible to the human ear.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Compressed air is most likely your site’s most expensive energy source. As little as 8% to 10% of the total energy provided to your air compressor may be transformed into useful energy. The typical leak rate in the UK is estimated to be between 20% and 50%, resulting in significant corporate costs as well as wasteful carbon emissions.
| Hole Diameter (mm) | Air Leakage at 7 Bar | Power to Air leaks (Kw) | Cost of Leak (per year) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litres | CFM | 48 hrs/week | 120 hrs/week | ||
| 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.42 | 0.06 | 10 | 26 |
| 1.5 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 0.54 | 95 | 234 |
| 3.0 | 7.1 | 15 | 2.1 | 365 | 920 |
| 6.0 | 28 | 59 | 8.4 | 1460 | 3650 |
It is important to remember that there is the possibility you are experiencing multiple undetected leaks.
Professional Leak Detection & Repair
At Compressed Air Systems UK, our air leak detection equipment is designed to reduce your carbon footprint and save your business money. We carry out high-quality testing, reporting, and repairing.
If you suspect multiple leaks on your site, contact us today to arrange a call out for an air leak detection survey.