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Leaks are a significant source of wasted energy. There are two types of air leaks: planned and unplanned. Planned leaks are the ones that have been designed into the system. These leaks are blowing, drying, sparging, etc. used in the production process.

Leaks are a source of waste. Leaks can be a significant source of wasted energy in a compressed air system, sometimes wasting 20-30 per cent of a compressor’s output.