Compressed Air System Simulator
Independent system modeling for design, optimization, and efficiency analysis.
A practical simulation tool for understanding how compressed air systems actually behave—from compressor to point of use.
Why this exists
After years of troubleshooting and system analysis, it became clear that most decisions about compressed air systems are made with incomplete or biased information.
Manufacturer tools are generally accurate for selecting and sizing individual compressors. However, they are typically focused on isolated components rather than the full compressed air system.
Real-world performance is driven by system interactions—control strategies, storage behavior, pressure losses, and demand variability—which are often difficult to capture with component-level tools alone.
Engineers and operators deserve an independent model that shows what's actually happening at the system level.
This simulator is my attempt to fix that.
What the simulator does
The simulator models complete compressed air systems—not just isolated components—so you can understand how changes affect the whole system.
- Model complete compressed air systems, not isolated components
- Analyze energy consumption under real load conditions
- Compare control strategies and compressor combinations
- Visualize pressure behavior, storage effects, and losses
- Explore "what if" scenarios safely, before making changes
- Test different configurations without spending money on equipment
The goal is simple: figure out what actually works for your system before spending money on upgrades that might not solve the problem.
Current development state
The simulator is in active development. Below is an early look at the interface architecture.
Who this is for
This is for
- Engineers designing or optimizing compressed air systems
- Energy auditors and efficiency specialists
- Technical sales engineers who need honest data
- Facility managers making long-term equipment decisions
This is not for
- Single-issue troubleshooting or fault diagnosis (see the troubleshooting section)
- Brand-specific configuration or setup tools
- Quick calculations without system context
Current status
The simulator is under active development and is not publicly available.
Development is focused on model accuracy—how compressors actually behave under different loads, realistic pressure drop calculations, energy consumption at various operating points. Because system-level simulation errors can lead to expensive real-world decisions, accuracy is the primary constraint—even if that means slower development.
When it becomes available, access will be limited and targeted to professional users.
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Where this is going
This simulator is intended to become the foundation for system design, optimization studies, and long-term energy planning.
Over time, it will integrate with the troubleshooting and optimization frameworks used throughout this site.
This simulator builds on the same real-world principles used throughout the system optimization sections of this site.