What is an oil-water separator?
The oil-water separator usually consists of a specially designed filtration system, through which the oil and water in the compressed air are separated. Generally speaking, the working principle of an oil-water separator is to use mechanisms such as gravity, inertia, and filter media to separate the oil-water mixture. In the oil-water separator, compressed air passes through the filter element or filter screen, and the oil and water are filtered out and then discharged separately, while clean compressed air continues to flow backwards.
The function of oil-water separator
In an air compressor, compressed air usually contains a certain amount of oil and water, which can affect air quality, damage equipment, and potentially cause environmental pollution. Therefore, the function of the oil-water separator is to separate these impurities from the compressed air to protect equipment, improve air quality, and protect the environment. The design and working principle of the oil water separator can be customized according to different application requirements to meet different compressed air quality and emission requirements In the air compressor system, the oil water separator is an essential component, that can effectively protect equipment, improve air quality, and meet environmental requirements
Protective equipment: The air compressor will produce a large amount of compressed air during operation, which will contain oil and moisture. If this oil-water mixture enters the pipes, valves, cylinders and other components of the air compressor, it will cause wear and damage to the equipment.
Improve air quality: Oil and water in compressed air will reduce the quality of the air and affect the purity and stability of the air. The oil-water separator can remove oil mist and water mist from compressed air, improve air quality, and ensure dry and clean air.
Energy saving: Oil-water separator can effectively reduce energy loss in the air compressor system. When the oil-water mixture is separated, the clean compressed air will reduce the resistance of pipes and valves, reduce energy consumption, and save energy.
Protect the environment: The oil-water separator can separate the oil-water mixture produced by the air compressor to avoid the discharge of harmful substances into the environment, protect the environment, and comply with environmental protection requirements.
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