On leaving the compressor, the compressed air contains not only water in the form of water vapor, but also water condensate droplets. These water droplets are formed during the compression process by the decrease in the storage capacity of the air as the volume is reduced.
This water normally settles in the storage tank as the compressed air settles. The condensate is discharged from there.
If there is no storage tank, a cyclone separator before the refrigeration dryer and filters is absolutely essential.
HOW IT WORKS
Integrated into our range of air filters, the new water separators combine proven centrifugal technology with a new, innovative housing design. This removes 99% of the free water in the compressed air while maintaining a continuously low differential pressure.
The customised centrifugal module features unique vanes that eliminate low efficiencies and a vortex deflector that prevents carryover. This ensures a minimal drop in operating pressure and provides excellent removal of condensation - even at low flow rates. Equipped with automatic float arrester as standard. Also available with AKA automatic level-controlled condensation drain as an option.
Technical Facts
Almost complete separation of water
Filtering out heavy dust & dirt particles
The separation capacity of the cyclone separators depends on the flow velocity of the air. The higher the flow velocity, the higher the separation efficiency. However, as the flow rate increases, the pressure loss in the separator also increases.
