Air Saver Nozzle Calculator

Estimate the compressed-air, energy, cost, and emissions savings from fitting engineered air-saver nozzles to open blow-off openings, with simple payback and IRR. Results update as you type.

Inputs

Pressure

psig

Opening diameter

Nominal compressed-air output

scfm/hp

Power at no production

Motor efficiency

Number of openings

Rated nozzle flow @ P

scfm

Electricity cost

$/kWh

Operating hours per year

h/yr

Carbon intensity of electricity

lb-CO₂/kWh

Nozzle material cost (each)

Energy escalation rate

%/yr

IRR calculation period

Results

Average compressed-air consumption1,542.67 scfm

Compressed-air reduction707.33 scfm

Power reduction58.629 kW

Electricity savings43,972.11 kWh/yr

Electricity cost savings1,925.98 $/yr

CO₂ emission savings20.939 t/yr

Implementation material cost17,500.00 $

Simple payback109.0 months

Internal rate of return-17.10 %

Cash flow over 5 years

Annual cash flowCumulative savings

Average consumption uses Cavg = 8.835·D²·(P+14.7)·N; power reduction scales the air reduction by the compressed-air output, motor efficiency, and no-production power fraction. Defaults reflect a typical assessment; adjust to your plant.