SETTING THE STANDARD IN OIL-WATER SEPARATION
COMPRESSED AIR BASICS
DID YOU KNOW ...
1 What is an Industrial Compressed Air System? An Industrial Compressed Air System is simply an air compressor. Most industrial systems typically include other downstream components, such as air dryers, air storage tanks, and a series of filters, all of which can create and pass through oil and chemical-laced condensate.
A compressor can produce up to 1,000 gallons of oily condensate per day. ?
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Air intake
Rotary screw compressor with aftercooler
Moisture separator
Wet receiver tank
Coalescing pre-filter
Refrigerated dryer
Coalescing post-filter
Optional activated carbon filter
Dry receiver tank
System flow controller
Condensate line
2 Condensate — What is it? Condensate is the polluted water by-product of an air compressor that contains harmful oil and chemical elements. The EPA classifies compressor condensate as ‘Used oil containing PCBs.’ This condensate MUST be collected and cannot be allowed into the environment or put into public sewer systems without being treated.
One gallon of lubricant can contaminate up to 4 Acres of groundwater!
4 A dvantages of a Clean Resources Oil-Water Separator
3 Why is an Oil-Water Separator Needed?
The EPA and Clean Water Act mandate condensate discharge to be 50 parts per million (ppm) or less. The average compressor condensate contains a minimum of 300 ppm of oil. All Compressed Air Systems MUST have an oil-water separator.
> Compliance Guaranteed • Exceeds all standards for the product’s entire life, not just at start-up. • Works with ALL lubricant types, including polyglycol, silicone, and synthetic oils. • Only system that guarantees EPA Compliance for the life of the unit.
> Maintenance Free • Simple to install • Requires near-zero maintenance
> Cost Effective • Treat condensate onsite • Save 90% of the cost of hauling away condensate for treatment
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