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title: Efficiency Overview
description: "The Efficiency tab gives you an overview of your compressed air system’s performance. It includes: By configuring this view, you can track energy usage, detect inefficiencies, and optimize performance"
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# Efficiency Overview

The **Efficiency** tab gives you an overview of your compressed air system’s performance. It includes:

- **Compressor Load (%)**
- **Efficiency (kWh/m³)**
- **Power (kW)**
- **Flow (m³/min)**

By configuring this view, you can track energy usage, detect inefficiencies, and optimize performance.

#### **How to set up?**

To begin viewing efficiency metrics, your system needs to be properly connected and configured:

- **Go to:Settings → Compressed Air Settings**

- **Select main pipe(s):**Choose the main pipe(s) from which the total flow will be measured.

- **Link your compressors:**Assign each compressor to the system.

- **Enter Full Load Power (kW)** for each compressor:

- **A built-in calculation tool is available to help determine the correct value.**

Once this setup is complete, key metrics such as **Compressor Load (%)**, **Efficiency (kWh/m3), Power (kW), and Flow (m3/min)** will appear in the **Efficiency** tab.

#### **Why Compressor Load (%) is important?**

Monitoring **Full Load Power** and **Compressor Load (%)** helps you:

- Maximize compressor performance
- Improve system energy efficiency
- Detect operational issues early
- Plan capacity and maintenance based on real data

If a compressor consistently operates above **100%** of its full load power, it could mean:

- There’s a **mechanical or operational issue**
- The compressor is **undersized** for your actual air demand

Tracking these patterns helps prevent system stress and unplanned downtime.

#### **Understanding Energy Efficiency (kWh/m³)**

Your system's energy efficiency is determined in kWh/m3 for produced compressed air. By understanding your system's energy efficiency, you can make informed decisions to enhance overall performance.

 Compare your system’s performance to the industry benchmark:

- If your system uses **0.15 kWh/m³ or more**, it indicates significant potential for energy savings
- This is a strong signal that you should explore optimization

#### **Summary of benefits**

Using the Efficiency tab effectively allows you to:

- Detect and correct inefficiencies
- Benchmark performance over time or between locations
- Support smarter maintenance and upgrade decisions
- Reduce energy waste and operating costs
- Extend the life of your compressors

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