Parker technologies for separating oil, water, and particles from compressed air
Solid particles are among the primary contaminants in compressed air systems. Dust entering from the atmosphere, rust originating from pipelines, and other mechanical particles can spread throughout the system.
Water is the second major issue. Atmospheric air always contains a certain amount of moisture. When air is compressed and cooled, this moisture can turn into condensate.
Oil is the third significant contaminant.
In oil-lubricated compressor systems, oil aerosols and other oil-based contaminants can enter the air line.
A single filtration technology is not always sufficient to address these three distinct types of contamination.
Parker offers solutions that help manage these issues by utilizing various filtration technologies.
Coalescing filtration plays a vital role in separating liquid aerosols. Small liquid droplets combine within the filter medium to form larger droplets, allowing them to be separated from the system.
Particulate filtration serves to capture solid contaminants.
In some cases, additional adsorption technologies may be employed to manage oil vapors. In modern compressed air systems, the filtration sequence is crucial. The function of one filter must complement the operation of another.
The correct sequence helps extend the service life of filter elements and ensures more stable system operation.
When implementing Parker solutions, the actual operating conditions of each facility must be assessed individually.
