Compressed air audit
Independent compressed air audit in Québec: before/after-project measurement, energy efficiency. Partner in Hydro-Québec’s Solutions efficaces program.
An Onyx M3 compressed air audit measures your network in the field (before and after the project) to quantify real savings and unlock energy-efficiency programs. Onyx M3 is a Partner in Hydro-Québec’s Solutions efficaces program and supports your business throughout the process.
Onyx M3 sells no air compressor and works with every supplier: our recommendations are never driven by selling the biggest piece of equipment, but only by your savings.
As an independent compressed air advisory specialist, we design custom energy-efficiency projects and support your financial-incentive application.
Aging compressor fleet or nearing end of useful life
High or rising electricity bill
Expansion or added-capacity project
Intent to access energy-efficiency programs
Recurring pressure, flow or air-quality problems
And more, depending on your installation
When an audit is warranted
How I run your audits
Produce a measurement plan
Carry out the before- and after-project measurements
Produce the before/after measurement reports
Propose energy-optimization solutions along the way
Work with every supplier with full objectivity: Onyx M3 sells no compressor
Optimization measures included
Adding a compressed-air receiver tank
Replacing energy-hungry compressors
Heat recovery
And more, depending on your system
Why choose Onyx M3
Go further
Leak detection
Locate and quantify losses (a distinct service, on the maintenance side).
Dew point analysis
Verify air moisture and dryer performance (ISO 8573-1).
Optimizations: cut your costs
The savings levers identified by the audit, prioritized.
Diagnostic: fix a specific problem
A one-off symptom to target before a full audit.
Compressed air calculators
Estimate your leaks and savings yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Does Onyx M3 sell air compressors?
No. That is what guarantees the audit’s objectivity: no recommendation is driven by selling the biggest piece of equipment.
Do you work with my current equipment brand?
Yes, we work with every compressed air supplier, objectively, whatever brand is in place.
What does your Partner status in Hydro-Québec’s Solutions efficaces program bring?
We support your energy-efficiency project end to end: measurement plan, before- and after-project measurements, reports, and optimization solutions along the way.
How are the savings established?
Through real before/after field measurement (on-site instruments), not theoretical estimates. Financial support is paid according to Hydro-Québec’s current terms, which are subject to change without notice.
Does production have to stop during the measurements?
A brief shutdown is needed to install some instruments: one or more flow meters on the line and one or more power meters. Once installed, measurement continues throughout production.
How long before the report is delivered?
The report is produced within 72 hours once all data is received. The instruments transmit remotely over an LTE network, which speeds up data collection.
Let’s talk about your compressed air system
A free consultation to pinpoint your fastest wins.