Science & Environment
Compressed Air Leakage Loss Calculator
Estimate CFM lost to compressed air leaks and the resulting annual energy cost.
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Annual leakage cost
2,102.4 $
Power wasted
2 kW
Annual energy
17,520 kWh
Leak rate
10 CFM
Formula and working
kW = CFM × 0.2 (approx); Cost = kW × hours × rate
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Collect the inputs
Estimated leak rate = 10 CFM; Operating hours = 8,760 hr/yr; Electricity rate = 0.12 $/kWh
- 2
Apply the formula
kW = CFM × 0.2 (approx); Cost = kW × hours × rate
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Result
Annual leakage cost = 2,102.4 $
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