Why should the air compressor drain regularly

Air compressor needs regular drainage, which is mainly based on the following reasons:

1. to prevent moisture damage to equipment

1. corrosion and rust: The water molecules contained in the air will be compressed during the compression process of the air compressor to form condensed water. If it is not discharged for a long time, the moisture will accumulate in the air compressor, causing equipment rust, corrosion and other problems, seriously affecting the service life of the equipment.
2. lubricating oil emulsification: For screw air compressors, long-term non-discharge of internal moisture will cause the lubricating oil to be emulsified, and in severe cases, the air compressor will be stuck.
3. Damage to pipes and components: The external pipeline of the screw air compressor contains water molecules, which will corrode the relevant parts of the air compressor and form scale if it is not discharged for a long time, and even lead to problems such as instrument blockage and control valve jamming.

2. to ensure the normal operation of the equipment

1. affect gas quality: The moisture inside the air compressor will form water mist during the compression process, which will increase the water content in the compressed air, thereby affecting the quality of the gas. This has an impact on the back-end gas-using equipment, which may cause equipment failure or performance degradation.
2. Reduced operating efficiency: The accumulated moisture and impurities will occupy the space inside the air compressor, resulting in a decrease in the available volume, thereby increasing the working frequency of the air compressor. This not only increases energy consumption, but may also cause premature fatigue and damage to the machine.

3. maintenance equipment performance and extended service life

1. keep the equipment clean: Regular drainage can remove the moisture and impurities inside the air compressor, keep the equipment clean and dry, thereby improving the operating efficiency and life of the equipment.
2. Prevent failure: By draining the condensed water in time, various failures of the equipment caused by moisture accumulation, such as rust, blockage, etc., can be avoided, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

4. practical recommendations

1. installation of automatic drain: The automatic drainer can intelligently sense the amount of water and discharge it when it reaches a certain amount. This saves the trouble of manual drainage and improves drainage efficiency.
2. Regularly check the drainage system: In addition to regular drainage, the drainage system of the equipment should also be checked regularly. If it is found that the drainage is not smooth or there are other abnormal conditions, it should be handled in time.
3. Adjust drainage frequency according to environment the specific frequency of drainage can be adjusted according to the use of equipment and environmental humidity. In a humid environment or in winter and other seasons that are prone to produce more condensed water, the drainage frequency should be appropriately increased.

In summary, the regular drainage of the air compressor is one of the important measures to maintain and maintain the air compressor. By draining the condensed water in time, equipment failure can be avoided, gas quality can be guaranteed, equipment performance can be maintained and service life can be extended.