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title: "Comprehensive Leak Survey Uncovers Costly Compressed Air Inefficiencies"
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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# Comprehensive Leak Survey Uncovers Costly Compressed Air Inefficiencies

> 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

- Comprehensive Leak Survey Uncovers Costly Compressed Air Inefficiencies

        Air Leak Survey Reduces Compressor Demand
- Comprehensive Leak Survey Uncovers Costly Compressed Air Inefficiencies

        Air Leak Survey Reduces Compressor Demand

# Comprehensive Leak Survey Uncovers Costly Compressed Air Inefficiencies

# Air Leak Survey Reduces Compressor Demand

When a leading U.S. oil and gas producer faced excessive compressed air demand, a site-wide leak survey revealed significant air loss was increasing compressor load and operating costs. The survey identified 1,726 leaks totaling 13,424 CFM and more than $688,000 in estimated annual loss. After repairs, multiple portable compressors were shut down and a permanent compressor was taken offline and retained as backup. Download the case study to see how identifying and quantifying air loss helped improve system performance and reduce operating costs.

[Download Case Study](https://www.hydrusworks.com/hubfs/Air%20Leak%20%20Case%20History-1%202026.pdf)

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**Source:** [Comprehensive Leak Survey Uncovers Costly Compressed Air Inefficiencies](https://www.hydrusworks.com/resources/comprehensive-leak-survey-uncovers-costly-compressed-air-inefficiencies)
**Author:** Hydrus Works
**Published:** September 1, 2026

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