Compressor water separator - filter element. It is installed either in the structure of the unit itself, or is located on the pipeline. Its main task is to ensure the stable operation of the equipment.
The principle of operation of the dehumidifier
The device is called a pre-filter. It works on this principle. Air masses enter the working space of the equipment through the rotation of the blades or other moving elements. Liquid vapors and solid particles present in them settle on the inner walls. To prevent these substances from entering the outgoing compressed air, they pass through a filter.
If the equipment does not have a dehumidifier for the compressor, it will cause paint defects. Air bubbles may appear on the treated surface, the adhesion of the paint and varnish will deteriorate.
Filter functions
The device serves to purify the air masses entering the equipment from the following elements:
- sand;
- rust;
- dust;
- fine rubber particles;
- water.
Oils used to keep equipment running smoothly can also enter the air system. The filter can stop them. It will clean the air masses of these impurities.
Note. Such a filter device can be purchased from a specialized store. You can also make your own compressor dehumidifier.
There are many technologies for this.
How to make a dehumidifier for a compressor with your own hands
You can make such a filtering device at home. There are several ways. You can make a dehumidifier for the compressor with your own hands from the following devices:
- receiver;
- silica gel;
- receiver from refrigerator.
All of the methods are easy to perform.
Dehumidifier for the compressor from the receiver
Requires a propane tank that has been previously cleaned of gas residues. It is installed vertically, while the crane should be at the bottom. An inlet fitting is welded horizontally in the upper part of the receiver.
Important. You need to weld not in the center of the cylinder, but slightly offset to the side. So air vortices will form along the inner walls of the workspace.
Metal pipe acts as an outlet. Its length inside the working space should be 2/3 of the length of the receiver. The pipe is welded from above in the center of the cylinder. To ensure an effective exit of air masses, it is filled with chips withlathe.
Silica gel water separator
You can buy this substance at any hardware store. Silica gel must be poured into a collapsible container. It evaporates moisture. It is welded in the inner space of the cylinder.
For proper and high-quality purification of air masses, they must pass through the entire layer of silica gel. In this case, the air inlet and outlet in the equipment are placed in opposite directions.
There is another way to make a silica gel dehumidifier. To do this, you need a filter from the pneumatic system of trucks. It already contains silica gel. Therefore, it needs to be slightly modified. It is carried out by means of turning and milling operations. The filter is fixed in the interior of the equipment.
How to make a dehumidifier from a refrigerator receiver
This method is considered the easiest and most effective. For the manufacture of a filter device, you will need a working refrigeration unit. It is connected to the compressor. First of all, it is necessary to ensure the tightness of the refrigerator chambers. The doors are soldered. A drain valve is also installed in the equipment. With its help, condensate will be removed.
General recommendations
When choosing a method of manufacturing a dehumidifier, it is necessary to take into account the capacity of the compressor unit. With a large pressure of air masses, somefilters cannot clean them well. This will damage the main equipment.
It is necessary to monitor the operation of the equipment. With intensive use, regular cleaning of the moisture separator is required. To do this, the device is removed from the equipment and washed with running water. This will help get rid of solid particles.
