Air Compressors Info

Removing condensate is important for maintaining the appropriate air quality level required by end uses. However, significant compressed air (and energy) losses can occur if condensate removal is done improperly. Excess compressed air loss during condensate removal can occur due to several factors. Following shows several condensate removal methods and the characteristics of each method. Manual operation: Operators manually open valves to discharge condensate. Depends on people opening valves at the appropriate time for the necessary amount of time. Often leads to excess loss because air escapes when the valves are left open to drain the condensate. Level-operated mechanical float traps: Use a float connected by linkage to a drain valve that opens when an upper setting is reached and closes when the drain is emptied. Require considerable maintenance. Are prone to blockage from sediment in condensate. Are prone to getting stuck in open position (leak excess air) and in the ...

Knowing the proper air quality level required for successful production is an important factor in containing compressed air energy and other operating costs, because higher quality air is more expensive to produce. Higher quality air requires additional air treatment equipment, which increases capital costs as well as energy consumption and maintenance needs. The quality of air produced should be guided by the degree of dryness and filtration needed and by the minimum acceptable contaminant level to the end uses. Level of Air Quality: Plant Air Applications: Air tools, general plant air Level of Air Quality: Instrument Air Applications: Laboratories, paint spraying, powder coating, climate control Level of Air Quality: Process Air Applications: Food and pharmaceutical process air, electronics Level of Air Quality: Breathing Air   Applications: Hospital air systems, diving tank refill stations, respirators for cleaning and/or grit blasting Compressed Air Conta...