Condensate separator complies with standards

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Sep 24, 2007

A compressed air systems condensate separator does not rely on the oil coming out of suspension, nor does it require a settling tank, which frequently propagate harmful bacteria.

Condensate Systems has introduced a condensate separator, which puts environmental compliance within the financial reach of all compressor users.

The Sepura range represents a radically new approach to separator design.

Compressed air, condensate separators are large, messy items that are expensive to own and maintain.

For many companies the cost alone is enough to deter them from using a separator, despite the heavy legal penalties for expelling untreated oily condensate to drain, or ground.

Midlands, UK-based Condensate Systems informed manufacturingtalk that it has devised a compact condensate separator, which costs a fraction of conventional equipment.

It also performs to within 0.1% of total lubricant separation.

Housed in a distinctive blue polymer moulding, the few working parts of the new separator are extremely simple, non-mechanical and with the exception of filter changes, eliminate maintenance.

Unlike in a weir-type separator, the design does not rely on the oil coming out of suspension, which is by no means guaranteed with modern lubricants.

Neither does it require a settling tank, which frequently propagate harmful bacteria.

When the condensate enters the separator it is first depressurised safely in a primary filter, made from 50% recycled polypropylene.

The bulk of the lubricant is adsorbed here, along with any particulates, before the filtrate is polished with an activated carbon filter.

Three Sepura models, covering up to 1250m3/h/750ft3/min compressor capacity, allow correct sizing to easily achieve 10ppm in the drain water.

The designers have put many years' experience in oil filtration to achieve the separator's uniquely small size and materials costs.

A 12-month, 100% performance guarantee should also help to convince users that a clean, compliant system need not 'cost the earth', said Condensate Systems.