General Features
Tower
The moist air after entering the Vortex Separator hits the shell and then passes through the vortex generator, which generates the vortex motion of compressed air. The vortex generator is a fixed one and has a number of vanes. These vanes separate the moisture droplets by impingement separation method. Due to the density, the moisture droplets settle down into the dead zone below the arrestor. The moisture free air is let out through the inner shell of the separator. The arrestor will not allow the compressed air to carry the removed moisture. An automatic drain valve (float type) is fitted to the dead zone, which drains the moisture condensate. A sight glass is provided for visually checking the level of moisture collected in the dead zone.
Technical Specification
| Model | Pipe Size | Flow Rates | Dimension | Weight | |||||
| cfm | m³/h | A | B | C | D | Kg | Lbs | ||
| VWS-010 | G 1/2" | 100 | 170 | 94 | 42 | 204 | 130 | 1.75 | 3.85 |
| VWS-012 | G 3/4" | 125 | 212 | 94 | 37 | 206 | 130 | 1.75 | 3.85 |
| VWS-015 | G 1" | 150 | 255 | 94 | 37 | 212 | 130 | 1.75 | 3.85 |
| VWS-025 | G 1 1/2" | 350 | 580 | 120 | 44 | 372 | 220 | 4.5 | 9.9 |
| VWS-040 | G 2" | 600 | 1000 | 173 | 63 | 468 | 340 | 7.5 | 16.5 |
| VWS-090 | G 2 1/2" | 1000 | 1700 | 173 | 60 | 471 | 340 | 9.5 | 20.9 |
| Line Pressure | bar g | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| psi g | 15 | 44 | 73 | 100 | 131 | 160 | 189 | 218 | 232 | |
| Correction factor | 0.5 | 0.71 | 0.87 | 1.0 | 1.12 | 1.22 | 1.32 | 1.41 | 1.56 | |
* Product Design and specifications are subject to change due to constant upgradation.
How does the moisture separator remove water from compressed air?
Moist air passes through a fixed vortex generator that creates a swirling motion; the vortex flings moisture droplets outward by impingement, and they settle into a dead zone below the arrestor while dry air exits through the inner shell.
What flow rate range is available?
100 to 1000+ CFM across the VWS model range, with pipe sizes from 1/2" to 2 1/2".
Does it need a drain valve?
An automatic drain valve is used alongside it to discharge the separated moisture.
Does line pressure affect its rated flow?
Yes -- a correction factor applies depending on line pressure, from 1 to 16 bar(g).