Key issues:

• Flow balancing of compressed air system.
• Cost effective expansion of  system – new compressor or new pipe line.
• Placement of new compressor and size of new compressor.
• Sizing of pipeline.
• Improve reliability and robustness of system.
• Planning for future demand and expansion.

• Steady state model of system layout.
• Perform what if studies.

• New pipeline balanced system, improved robustness and saved operational cost.

This case study demonstrates the steady-state simulation of a compressed air network used in the mining industry.