Where there is compressed air, there is water, which means that condensate management is a critical step in supplying clean, dry compressed air to your tools, equipment, and processes. During some recent audits AirAudit engineers have noticed that utility staff don’t keep watch or check condensate drains installed at point, where system can accumulate moisture. You can watch in the above video that the floor is covered up with water because air receiver tank was full of water. The installed automatic drain was faulty and stuck. So, we thought to write a blog to remind manufacturing facility staff about the importance of Automatic Drain.
In the process of generating and distributing compressed air, moisture condensation is inevitable. It usually contains oil and other contaminants that can sometimes be particularly aggressive. Companies recognize the pitfalls that accompany contaminated air–increased maintenance, higher operating costs, premature equipment failure, and replacement, as well as an overall decrease in productivity. Deliquescent D-Series Dryers, Portable Compressed Air Dryers, Regenerative Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, In-line Desiccant Dryers, and Moisture Block Dryers remove those harmful toxins and eliminate water from compressed air lines, reducing any condensation or rusting.
“Salt Dryers” or “Desiccant Dryers,” otherwise known as deliquescent compressed air dryers, are made to protect against freeze-ups in winter and liquid in the summer with the help of using automatic drain valves.
Benefits of Using Automatic Drain Valves
Businesses across various industries are equipped with air compressors, many of which could be improved in terms of moisture extraction for better overall performance. Vaporized water is present in all-natural air. After air enters into a compressor, the vapor turns to liquefied water once the air gets too cold to retain any more vapor. The coldness level that causes this process is called the dew point, and it signifies the amount of drying needed for clean air compression.
The demand for moisture-free air has risen since the spread of air compression and the increase in the number of industries that rely on compressed air for manufacturing products. As a result, the rapid development of drying equipment surged to demand. When producing compressed air, condensation that’s been built up in the dryer must be drained. With new EPA regulations, Van Air provides an economical solution.
Automatic drain valves remove mixtures of water and compressor lubricants from compressed air systems. An automatic drain valve eliminates the need for a maintenance worker to patrol the plant, manually dumping liquid from the air system.
Compressed Air Dryers w/ Automatic Drain Valves Can Prevent
- Liquid-related damage
- Excessive liquid build-up
- High costing maintenance
- Noise hazard
- Lost compressed air
- Liquid carryover downstream
