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title: "Better Data Turns Capital Spend into Maintenance with Air Leak Study"
description: "When a large U.S. refinery began planning for additional compressor capacity, field data revealed the real problem wasn’t a lack of equipment—it was air loss. "
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author: "Hydrus Works"
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# Better Data Turns Capital Spend into Maintenance with Air Leak Study

> When a large U.S. refinery began planning for additional compressor capacity, field data revealed the real problem wasn’t a lack of equipment—it was air loss.

## Key Takeaways

- Better Data Turns Capital Spend into Maintenance with Air Leak Study

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- Better Data Turns Capital Spend into Maintenance with Air Leak Study

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# Better Data Turns Capital Spend into Maintenance with Air Leak Study

# Field Data Reveals Air Loss for U.S. Refinery

When a large U.S. refinery began planning for additional compressor capacity, field data revealed the real problem wasn’t a lack of equipment—it was air loss. A site-wide leak survey identified 1,726 leaks, recovered 9,000 CFM and eliminated the need for rental compressors or new equipment. Download the case history to see how better data transformed a planned capital project into a maintenance-budget solution.

[Download Case Study](https://www.hydrusworks.com/hubfs/Air%20Leak%20Case%20History%20-%20Hydrus%20Works.pdf)

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**Source:** [Better Data Turns Capital Spend into Maintenance with Air Leak Study](https://www.hydrusworks.com/resources/better-data-turns-capital-spend-into-maintenance-with-air-leak-study)
**Author:** Hydrus Works
**Published:** August 21, 2026

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