Fluid Control Equipment
Cyclone Separators (Trap Sold Separately)
DC7
Why a Separator is Necessary
High velocity condensate flows through the drip leg
Drip legs are designed to remove a considerable portion of the condensate flowing through piping – that which has fallen out of the steam flow, but cannot remove the water droplets entrained within the flow itself.
Cut-view of Condensate Discharge Through Drip Leg
Water droplets entrained in steam will be carried over and pass by the drip leg because of the speed at which steam flows through piping.
Negative Impact of Condensate Droplets in Piping
Steam Piping
Elbow in Piping
Water droplets may lead to the formation of pin holes from LDI erosion at elbows in the piping.
Direct Heating Application
Water droplets may cause product defects when coming in direct contact with the product being heated, or reduce heating quality / efficiency when contacting heat transfer surfaces.
Air Piping
Air Blowers
Water droplets in a compressed air line may cause product defects when the droplets come in contact with the product.
Pneumatic Cylinders
Water droplets in air cylinders can affect the movement of pistons or cause damage to other parts, which may lead to the breakdown of equipment.