Food & beverage manufacturer saves 5 000 euros annually with Optimizer 4.0
A local food and beverage manufacturer aimed to reduce energy consumption and operational costs. To explore potential solutions, the customer contacted Atlas Copco.
The Challenge
The customer operates a compressor room with five compressors. Four Atlas Copco units and one competitor unit, totaling an installed capacity of 657 kW. The customer aimed to improve the efficiency of the compressed air system. Additionally, he wanted to simplify the recording of various performance parameters and the system monitoring overall.
The Solution
After conducting an on-site visit, the Atlas Copco team delivered a detailed report outlining the customer's energy potential.
An Optimizer 4.0 Central Controller was installed via a Try & Buy program, so no upfront investment was required.
- Thanks to up-to-date software support and a constantly updated algorithm, the Optimizer 4.0 automatically determines the optimal mix of installed machines at any given time, ensuring optimal operation.
- The customer can monitor the entire compressed air system thanks to the SMARTVIEW option, which records the daily energy consumption across the system.
- The Interface Module allows the customer to monitor the competitor machine as well, providing full compressor room insights.
The Optimizer 4.0 was installed for a two-month trail period. During the first month, the compressors operated under local control. During the second month, they were fully managed by the Optimizer 4.0 in automated mode.
The Outcome
The customer uses in-house electricity and flow meters, logging data every 1 to 2 hours.
Energy Consumption Trend
Optimized Compressor Utilization
The Optimizer 4.0 stabilizes the pressure band, resulting in 3% energy savings, equal to 69 000 kWh annually. This translates to annual cost savings of 139 000 000 ₫ / EUR 5 000 per year. The new installation also reduces CO2 emissions by 38 tons per year.
In addition, the customer can now manage both the AC units and the competitor unit, ensuring full control.
