Air treatment involves the purification of compressed air by eliminating impurities like water vapor, oil aerosols, and solid particles. These contaminants are inherent in atmospheric air and become concentrated during the compression process. Without adequate treatment, they can lead to corrosion, equipment malfunction, and compromised product quality.
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Implementing effective air treatment measures offers several benefits:
1. Enhanced equipment longevity
Clean, dry air reduces wear and tear on pneumatic tools and machinery, extending their service life.
2. Improved product quality
Contaminant-free air ensures that manufacturing processes meet stringent quality standards, particularly in industries like food processing and pharmaceuticals.
3. Operational efficiency
Proper air treatment minimizes downtime caused by equipment failure and maintenance issues related to contamination.
4. Regulatory compliance
Many industries have specific air quality standards that necessitate effective air treatment solutions.
Selecting the right air treatment equipment depends on several factors. It’s important to define your air quality requirements based on your application and industry standards, consider the capacity needed to match your compressor output, and take into account environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, which can impact system performance. Our team of experts is here to support you in evaluating these elements and helping you choose the most suitable solution for your needs.
When selecting air treatment equipment, it's essential to understand the quality of air your application requires. ISO -1 is the key international standard for compressed air purity, helping you determine the right level of filtration and drying for your process. Whether you're working in food & beverage, electronics, or general manufacturing, aligning with these standards ensures reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
All atmospheric air contains some amount of water vapor. Imagine your work environment as a sponge, retaining moisture. If we were to squeeze it out, there'd be excess water. The same happens when air is rapidly pressurized, and why equipment is needed to achieve dry compressed air.
Since rapid temperature changes occur during the high heat compression process, water vapor is created. This level of moisture is called a pressure dew point (PDP), which is further explained in this article.
To avoid potential problems, including increased maintenance costs and shutdowns, it's important to dry compressed air with an aftercooler and drying equipment.
Risks from not removing water vapor include corrosion, microorganisms, and increased moisture in humid environments. Not only do these factors affect an air compressor's life cycle, but also overall production quality.
As you'll find out in this article, condensate contains more than water. When compressed air is dried, contaminants are removed in the process. If your application requires clean air, using a proper dryer set up is essential.
Read on below to learn more about the various solutions available, including on board aftercoolers.
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Some air compressors come with an integrated aftercooler to eliminate up to 70% of moisture. This is ideal for most applications, and makes the drying process easy.
However, if you work in an environment that's humid or an application requiring the driest possible air, you'll want to add a dryer. Deciding on the right equipment depends on your needs andspace.
Atmospheric air contains more water vapor at high temperatures and less at lower temperatures. This fluctuation affects water concentration when the air is compressed.
For example, a compressor with 7 bar pressure, 200 l/s capacity, and 20˚C temperature with 80% humidity releases 10 l/hour of water. As a result of this precipitation in the pipes and connected equipment, problems can occur. To avoid this, the compressed air must be dried.
In addition to an integrated aftercooler, you can opt for integrated or standalone drying equipment. When researching the best solution, you'll want to pay attention to the PDP in your environment.
Read more on choosing the right dryer for your application and about specific dryers - Aftercoolers - Refrigerant dryers - Over compression - Absorption and Adsorption Drying (Desiccant dryers) - Membrane dryers.
If seeking a more robust dry compressed air solution, desiccant dryers are what you're after. While the initial cost of investment is higher than refrigerant dryers, they're more energy efficient, and deliver cleaner air.
Desiccant dryers work through a chemical process that binds to moist air, eliminating vapor during production. As a result, desiccant dryers can reach a PDP of -40(C).
Since this equipment requires less electricity than a refrigerant dryer, the operation cost is much lower.
Referenced above, PDP is used to describe the water content in compressed air. It is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into water. Low PDP values indicate small amounts of water vapor in compressed air.
When evaluating different dryers, it's worth noting that atmospheric dew point isn't comparable to PDP. For example, a PDP of +2˚C at 7 bar is equivalent to –23˚C at atmospheric pressure. It's also important to understand that using a filter to remove moisture isn't effective.
This is because further cooling leads to continued precipitation of water condensation. To select the right type of drying equipment, you'll need to understand the PDP. Taking cost into account that the lower the dew point required, the higher the investment.
Five techniques exist for achieving dry compressed air. These include, cooling plus separation, over-compression, membranes, absorption, and absorption drying.
With air drying comes the need to handle waste when dry air is separated from vapors and lubricants. The following section provides further information on this topic.
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