Centrifugal separators also called water separators and
mechanical separators use centrifugal motion to force liquid water
out of compressed air. The spinning causes the condensate to join
together on the centrifugal separators walls when the condensate
gains enough mass it falls to the bottom of the separators bowl
where it pools in the sump until it is flushed out of the system by
the automatic float drain valve.
It is important to remove condensate because it corrodes exposed
metal components throughout the system sometimes destroying
expensive equipment. Centrifugal water separators are installed
downstream of aftercoolers, air receivers, and refrigerated dryers.
Our centrifugal separator design features an internal spinner that
removes large quantities of condensate by centrifugal action. Water
separators are available for operating pressures up to 16 barg (232
psig).