A better compressor performance increases the profit on several points:
(The data are delivered by a major compressor user for a 20 MW Compressor)
Life cycle of the compressor 30 years
Initial cost of the compressor 15,000,000 USD 2,4% less energy cost 144,000 USD
0,7% more sales 56,000 USD
8,4% less maintenance most 12,670 USD
6 months longer life cycle*) 17,950 USD
2 hours per year less lost production**) 44,440 USD
Total increased profit per year 275,060 USD
*) Interest (4%) and depreciation (3,3%) is 547,500 for six months, to be divided over 30,5 years
**) 3.600 hours per year production time, at a profit margin of 10%
On the forecast form, you can see what the savings will be for your situation. ⇒See…..
Optimization software is used in addition to the existing control software. It can be used on- and off-line for purposes like:
Fully automated
Field proven
Payback period less than six months