The air that leaves a compressor reaches 100% humidity. It also contains oil (unless you are using an oil-free compressor) and solid particles. Together, they form an abrasive, often acidic, oily sludge.
Without air treatment, this murky mix will enter your compressed air system, corroding pipe work, damaging pneumatic tools and potentially compromising final products.
Drains
The remaining humidity in compressed air turns into water as the air cools while it moves through the system. Because water causes corrosion and damage, drains must be installed throughout your network. Atlas Copco has a range of drains, automatic or electronic, that will keep your aftercooler, dryer, air receiver, and other equipment working optimally.
The EWD range of electronic drains offers safe, dependable and efficient condensate drainage. The intelligent drain function monitors condensate build-up and removes the liquid only when necessary, avoiding compressed air loss. Special EWD drains are also available for oil-contaminated condensate. The range can be delivered with additional hard coating for oil-free and aggressive condensate.
Please refer to Atlas Copco EWD 330 Electronic Water Drain Brochure in technical data sheets for Technical Performance of Product