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With increasing population and developing technology, energy consumption and costs are increasing day by day. Our country has limited resources in terms of fossil energy sources and is dependent on foreign sources. The main objective is to meet the energy needs reliably, economically and adequately. In this context, efficient use of energy is important. Energy efficiency is the minimization of the amount of energy spent, without reducing the capacity and quality of production, preventing economic development and social welfare. In this study, energy efficiency applications in compressed air pneumatic systems are discussed. The elements that increase efficiency in the design of the compressed air system were determined; savings that can be achieved by reducing operation pressures in pneumatic equipments such as compressor, cylinder and vacuum ejector have been calculated. Physical findings about the detection and cost of leakages that cause serious costs were examined and a way was provided for the use of products with energy saving functions. It is considered that the study will be a guide in the activities of reducing the energy density and the carbon footprint of our country, which is highly dependent on foreign energy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]