The cleaning frequency of the screw air compressor cooler should be determined according to the environmental conditions and use conditions to ensure that the air compressor can work at normal temperature, thereby extending the service life of the equipment. Generally speaking, the cleaning cycle of the screw air compressor cooler can refer to the following points:
1. cleaning cycle
- air-cooled cooler: It is generally recommended to clean the exterior every 1500 hours. If there is more ambient dust, more frequent cleaning may be required.
- Water-cooled cooler: It is also recommended to clean the water side every 1500 hours. This includes cleaning the cooling water filter, checking the cooling tower and water tray, and replacing the circulating water.
2. cleaning method
air-cooled cooler:
- stop and release the pressure, pull down the main power switch to ensure safety.
- Open the air shroud to clean the cover or remove the cooling fan.
- Use compressed air to blow off the dirt. If the dirt is thick, use the cleaning solution to soak or spray and clean with a brush.
- Finally, restore the cover or cooling fan.
Water-cooled cooler:
- stop and release the pressure, turn off the power to ensure safety.
- Disassemble the water inlet and outlet pipes of cooling water, inject cleaning solution to soak or flush with pump circulation.
- Wash the cleaning solution with clean water, re-inject the cooling water and put it back into the cooling water inlet and outlet pipes.
Benefits of 3. cleaning
- maintain ideal operating temperature: Regular cleaning of the cooler can ensure that the air compressor runs at an ideal working temperature (such as below 95°C), which is good for the performance and life of the machine.
- Prevention of failure: By cleaning the cooler, the problem of high-temperature shutdown of the air compressor caused by poor cooling can be prevented, and the possibility of failure can be reduced.
- Extend equipment life: Regular cleaning of the cooler helps to reduce the accumulation of dirt and scale, thereby extending the service life of the air compressor.
4. Other Considerations
- record maintenance: It is recommended to establish cleaning and maintenance records to record in detail the time, method, effect and problems found in each cleaning for follow-up tracking and management.
- Adjust cleaning frequency according to environment if the screw air compressor is running in a harsh environment (such as a dusty occasion), the cleaning cycle of the cooler should be shortened appropriately.
- Use of high quality accessories: The selection of high-quality accessories is also very important to extend the service life of the air compressor.
In summary, the cleaning cycle of the screw air compressor cooler should be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation to ensure the normal operation of the equipment and extend the service life.
