At this point it was possible to analyse the energy dissipation introduced by each single component in the hydraulic circuit. This is particularly useful in order to identify possible alternative solutions to minimize energy consumption, by eliminating the most dissipative elements if possible. A steady state analysis [8], developed using variable orifices to connect the user ports A and B of the distributor, identified some critical features: firstly, even when a single user is activated, the presence of the local pressure compensator introduces significant energy dissipation. This can be lowered with an opportune tuning of the spring preload but never completely reduced to zero. Relevant dissipations are introduced at the meter-in section if high flow is requested, while at partial flow the meter-out section also introduces high dissipation because it is partially closed. At high flow, the dissipations through the lock check valves and the quick-release couplings are also relevant. With more than one user active, the dissipation through the local pressure compensator of the lower loaded user is obviously higher.