Compressed Air System Calculator

Design your complete compressed air system with multiple flow requirements

Step 1: Flow Rate Requirements

Application / Machine Flow Rate (m³/hr) Pressure (bar g) Diversity Factor (%) Action

Step 2: System Parameters

Calculation Results

Total Flow Requirements

Application Flow Rate (m³/hr) Pressure (bar g) Diversity (%) Adjusted Flow (m³/hr)
Total Flow Rate -
Compressor Capacity
-

Total Flow: - m³/hr

Safety Factor: -%

Compressor Capacity = Total Flow × (1 + Safety Factor/100)

Compressor Type: -

Air Receiver Size
-

Q = - m³/min

t = - min

P₁ = - bar abs

P₂ = - bar abs

ΔP = P₁ - P₂ = - bar

V = (Q × t × (P₁ - P₂)) / (P_atm × ΔP)

Dryer Capacity
-

Total Flow: - m³/hr

Dryer Capacity = Total Flow × 1.3

Dryer Type: -

Pipe Size Recommendation
-

Q = - m³/hr

v = - m/s (recommended for main header)

D = √(4Q / (π × v × 3600))

Converted to nearest standard size

Note: These calculations provide estimated values for system sizing. Always consult with a compressed air specialist before making final equipment selections. Actual requirements may vary based on specific application conditions.