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How It Works
Wet compressed air enters the separator tangentially, creating a high-speed swirling motion inside the chamber. Centrifugal force drives heavier water droplets outward against the wall, where they collect and drain downward. Clean, dry air then rises through the center and exits—delivering reliable air-water separation with no moving parts.
Key Advantages
Zero Energy Consumption
Purely mechanical design with no electricity or moving parts.
99%+ Separation Efficiency
Removes liquid water and contaminants as small as 5 μm.
Minimal Pressure Drop
Only 0.1–0.3 bar loss—hardly affects system performance.
Rugged Construction
Stainless steel or carbon steel body handles up to 16 bar and 80°C.
Simple Maintenance
No wear parts—just regular draining (manual or automatic).
Technical Parameters
| Filter model | Flow （ m3/min） | Interface （ C） | H | W | A | B | ||
| QS10 | 16-30 | 2" | 545 | 170 | 46 | 82 | ||
| QS15 | 30-40 | 2-1/2" | 640 | 205 | 60 | 100 | ||
| QS20 | 40-50 | 3" | 792 | 205 | 60 | 100 | ||
| QS30 | 50-60 | 4" | 840 | 208 | 85 | 110 | ||
Common Uses
Ideal as a pre-treatment unit in compressed air systems, gas lines, and industrial gas purification—effectively shielding dryers, filters, and downstream equipment from moisture and debris.
FAQ
Q1: Why doesn't the separation efficiency reach 99%?
Cause: The inlet air flow rate exceeds the design range (too low or too high).
Tilted installation causes water backflow.
Solution: Select the model based on the rated flow rate and ensure vertical installation.
Q2: What should I do if the outlet air still contains water?
Checkpoints: Is the automatic drain clogged? (Manually test the drain function).
Is the internal baffle of the separator damaged? (This requires disassembly and inspection.)
Q3: Can it separate oil mist or ultrafine particles?
Limitations:
It only effectively separates liquid water/oil droplets ≥5μm. Oil mist requires a high-efficiency filter.
Solid particles require a pre-dust filter.
Q4: How often should the wastewater be drained?
Recommendation:
Manual model: Drain once per 8-hour shift.
Automatic drain: Check daily for proper operation.
Q5: Can it replace a dryer?
No! It only removes liquid water and cannot lower the dew point of gaseous water vapor. The back end needs to be connected to a cold dryer/adsorption dryer to obtain dry air.
