Compressed Air Leak Cost Calculator

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Compressed Air Leak Cost Calculator

Calculate power waste, energy loss and annual electricity cost caused by compressed-air leaks.

Enter the measured or estimated total leakage flow.
Use measured system specific power where available for the most realistic estimate.
Annual Leak Cost
Estimated annual electricity cost associated with the entered compressed-air leakage.
Annual leak cost
Power wasted
Annual energy loss
Annual leaked air
Cost per operating hour
Leak flow
Specific power
Method: Leak-related power demand is estimated as: Power Waste = Leak Flow × Compressor Specific Power Annual electricity loss is: Energy Loss = Power Waste × Operating Hours Annual leak cost is: Leak Cost = Energy Loss × Electricity Tariff Annual leaked air volume is: Air Lost = Leak Flow × 60 × Operating Hours with leak flow converted internally to m³/min. This method assumes that the entered specific power reasonably represents the incremental electrical energy required to supply the leaked air. Real compressed-air systems may not respond linearly to reduced leakage. Fixed-speed load/unload compressors, sequencing controls, storage volume, pressure setpoints and minimum unloaded power can all affect actual savings after leaks are repaired. For energy-audit use, measured leak flow and measured compressor-system specific power over the same operating condition provide the most defensible estimate.