Rotorcomp oil-gas separator is an important part of Rotorcomp air compressor accessories. The main problem it has is blockage. So what are the reasons that may cause blockage of Rotorcomp air compressor oil-gas separator? Analysis of the causes of blockage of Rotorcomp air compressor oil-gas separator
(1) Failure to use qualified air filter, oil filter, and engine oil, one or more of the above situations exist. Air filter with poor filtration accuracy will prevent some dust particles in the air from being intercepted and will directly enter the air compressor system. The oil filter and oil separator are overloaded, resulting in blockage; impurities, oil oxides, worn metal particles, etc. entering the air compressor system are intercepted on the oil filter filter layer due to the poor filtration accuracy of the oil filter, and the other impurities continue to circulate in the machine until they rise to the oil filter. After separation, they are retained in the oil filter layer, causing the oil filter to be blocked prematurely; engine oil with poor antioxidant properties should not be used. Even if the working time is short, it will produce carbon deposits and colloids, which will block the oil filter.
(2) The environment around the Rotorcomp air compressor. The environment around the Rotorcomp air compressor contains corrosive gases. For example, in some cases, sulfides, thinner, cleaning chemicals, etc. will evaporate in the air. The high temperature of the machine itself accelerates the oxidation of the engine oil. Once these gases enter the air compressor system and react chemically with the engine oil, carbon deposits and sludge will be produced. Some impurities enter the oil circulation system and are intercepted by the oil filter, while other impurities rise to the oil separator with the oil-gas mixture. When the gas passes through the oil separator, these impurities are retained on the oil separator filter paper, blocking the filter holes. The resistance of the oil separator gradually increases, causing the oil separator to need to be replaced in advance in a short time. If it is not suitable for the use environment, a heavy-duty air filter can be selected or the air intake of the air compressor can be directed to a place with clean air. The solid particles in the compressed air are retained in the filter layer when passing through the oil separator core, which causes the pressure difference (resistance) of the oil separator core to continue to increase. As the oil separator core is used for a longer time, when the pressure difference of the oil separator core reaches 0.08 to 0.1 MPa, the filter element must be replaced, otherwise the operating cost (power consumption) of the air compressor will increase or the pipeline pressure will be insufficient.
(3) Excessive moisture on the oil filter material causes the filter material to swell and the micropores to shrink, which reduces the effective separation area of the oil, resulting in increased oil resistance and premature blockage.
(4) There is a leak in the pipeline between the air filter and the main engine air inlet. Common causes of leakage include: the air filter is not installed properly; the contact area of the air filter assembly is uneven; there is dirt attached to the contact surface between the air filter and the assembly, causing leakage; the elastic contact pad on the surface of the air filter is tilted; the air filter or air filter assembly is broken, etc.