As company's strive for energy efficiency, few are actively monitoring their loss of compressed air. Given that leaks are invisible, they are easy to go unnoticed for extended periods of time.
Flow meters installed at the compressor as well as key distribution points to reduce wasted air can pay back installation cost while maximizing the efficiency of its compressed air system. Once you know the loss due to leaks, it is easy to compute the wasted energy and maintenance costs to rationalize leak identification and repair costs.