Energy Leak Audit
Estimate the annual energy cost of compressed-air leaks using measured leak CFM and system parameters.
Total system power
kW
Measured leak loss
CFM
Electricity rate
$/kWh
Operating hours
hr/yr
Annual Leak Cost
$3784
Leak load: 3.60 kW (3.6% of system)
Moderate Leak Cost
Leak losses are costing approximately $3784/yr. Schedule a targeted repair campaign to reduce this below $500/yr.
Calculation Details
Leak kW3.600 kWFormula20 CFM × 0.18 kW/CFMAnnual kWh wasted31536 kWh50% repair savings$1892/yr
Specific power approximation: 0.18 kW/CFM (DOE Compressed Air Challenge rough estimate). For precise analysis, use measured compressor specific power from CAGI data sheets.