A tool designed to quantify the effectiveness of compressed air systems, it provides an assessment of how well a pneumatic system converts input energy into useful work. The results are typically expressed as a percentage, indicating the ratio of output energy to input energy. For example, a system showing a value of 50% indicates that half of the energy supplied to the system is used to perform the intended task, while the remaining half is lost through inefficiencies.
Assessing compressed air performance offers substantial advantages. It allows for the identification of energy waste within the system, facilitating targeted improvements to reduce operational costs and lower energy consumption. Historically, calculating performance relied on manual measurements and complex formulas, a time-consuming and potentially inaccurate process. The advent of digital tools has streamlined this calculation, making it more accessible and accurate for engineers and technicians.