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Why do Atlas air compressors drain water (how do Atlas air compressors drain)Condensed water is the primary component of an Atlas air compressor. If it is not discharged in time, it will corrode the interior of the unit, reduce the function of lubricating oil, and affect the operation of the unit. So how does condensate happen? How should it be discharged? Why do Atlas air compressors drain water? Air compressor condensate mainly comes from air. The air inhaled by the air compressor contains moisture. These moisture-containing gases enter the unit. As the operating temperature of the unit rises, the moisture will evaporate, and the evaporated moisture will enter the air storage tank with the compressed air for cooling. A lot of liquid water separates, which we call condensate water. If the air humidity is high in the dry season at this time, the condensation water will be more. Secondly, condensed water will also occur when the air compressor operates at a low temperature. When the operating temperature of the unit is lower than the moisture evaporation temperature, the moisture in the air will be directly separated and then form condensed water. Therefore, long-term low-temperature operation of the unit should be avoided. If the condensed water of the air compressor is not discharged for a long time, the interior of the unit will rust, the effect of lubricating oil will decrease, and then the operation of the air compressor will be affected. In summer, the air compressor can also stop starting one after another. How does an Atlas air compressor drain water? The condensate drain time is not specified. It is usually determined according to the humidity of the air inhaled by the unit and the operating conditions. Usually, the user will do it before starting the machine or when the machine is shut down, after the condensed water is fully accumulated, which will not affect the normal operation of the unit and can also ensure the function of drainage. Drainage should be carried out after the Atlas air compressor is stopped, there is no pressure in the oil and gas separation tank, and the condensed water is fully accumulated. Generally, the air compressor will be equipped with a gas storage tank, and there will be a drain valve at the bottom of the gas storage tank, which can be drained by opening the valve. In order to facilitate condensate drainage, most users will install active drains. The active drain will handle the closed state when there is no pressure. When the condensed water reaches a certain amount, the drain will automatically open, the water will be discharged under the action of air pressure, and the buoyancy will be reduced at the same time, and the air bottle will drop to block the drain. Before starting the Atlas air compressor, open the filter valve of the separation equipment, drain the condensate, check whether there is any leakage, and check the safety valve. Ordinary users should drain the condensed water before or at the end of the operation, and ensure the drainage effect without affecting the normal operation of the air compressor unit. |