The usage of compressed air is now an important feature to every industrial firm. Compressors of today as well as vacuum pumps are used in the construction industry, mechanical engineering as well as in highly sensitive sectors such as the food industry, pharmaceuticals and electronic engineering industries. To get it straight to the point, an air oil separator removes compressor lubricant from the compressed air stream. When you are talking about a normal operation, the compressor lubricant is returned to the oil sump and the compressed air continues to the air receiver. According to the principle of coalescence, Micro-glass-fiber layers separate drops of oil from the compressed air and return them as large drops into the oil circuit of the compressor.
Now, why is it important? This process is effective right down into the submicron level. It ensures that the oil consumption in compressors and oil entrainment into the compressed air are kept to a minimum. Now talking a about the size of the drops, it depends on it to the various results of the physical separation effects done by an air oil separator. This results in fine drops being absorbed by micro-glass fiber. Again, depending on the number of fibers, fiber diameter and glow velocity, the impact varies on the separation efficiency. If the design undergoes modification, interaction between sealing and diffusion is naturally optimized.
It goes next to the larger drops produced in the first level of separation phase which came from the coalescence of finer drops. They will be pressed through a glass-fiber layer and sink to the bottom into the dry side mainly because of gravity. Remaining air-borne proportions of smaller and lighter drops are then separated into the next phase. You must know that upon choosing the correct materials in conjunction with the low flow resistances ensures nearly all oil drops left in the air flow can be separated again and/or drained off. You may want to read more about this in the manual provided upon purchasing the compressor. This helps you to visually understand where the process happens and where it goes next.
The return of the separated oil depends on the maker of compressor. There is a number of different ways of separating. Some standard designs let the oil flow from the outside to the inside and the drainage oil is drawn off on the dry side through what is known as a centrally positioned pipe which runs from the base cup of the air oil separator. Service life of separators is reduced due to dirt deposits such as old oil products, air contamination and abrasion. If you plan on buying a compressor, opt for one that has a maximum air oil separating capability. This is a good investment especially if you will be using them more often. You can go to the nearest shop in your local neighborhood and have them discuss with you the things you may want to know more about this innovation that truly helps you maximize the lifespan of compressors.