Energy Demand of Compressor Machines Used in Foundry Plants

The paper investigates the issues relating to energy consumption in the compressed air installations in foundry plants. Basing on the general characteristics of modern compressors, the major factor and conditions are identified that affect the energy consumption by compressor machines in installations with equalising tanks. Selected aspects are addressed on the basis of measurement data of a screw compressor available in the laboratory of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering AGH-UST.