Product category:
Compressors and Air Treatment
News Release from: Beko Technologies | Subject: Bekomat series condensate drains
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 October 2000
Revised performance figures for
condensate drains
Beko Technologies has just released revised performance figures for its Bekomat series condensate drains and Owamat oil and water separators based on over 12 years practical operating experience
Condensate management company Beko Technologies has just released revised performance figures for its Bekomat series condensate drains and Owamat oil and water separators based on over 12 years practical operating experience in different climate zones around the world These new figures mean that customers can confidently buy the right amount of Beko condensate treatment capacity for the climate zone they are going to operate in
As an added bonus, ratings for equipment in most operating areas have been upgraded, making Beko condensate drains and Owamat condensate processing systems better value than ever before.
All compressed air contains some condensate which if not removed will damage equipment and have a detrimental effect on finished product quality.
Compressor stations need a condensate separator and a condensate processing system and Beko Technologies provides ranges of both, for use anywhere in the world.
The performance of this type of equipment depends on the climate and the amount of moisture in the air.
Beko Technologies has now published revised capacity data taking into account actual performance and world climate variations.
Bekomat condensate drains have been in use for over 12 years and are available in a number of sizes and types to suit different installations.
They use proven technology which has been constantly monitored when in use to build up a picture of how they perform in different climates.
New capacity figures mean that users in many zones can expect up to 30% increase in performance.
Previously ratings were set at an extremely cautious level.
Owamat oil and water separators are used to render condensate collected from compressed air systems safe for environmentally-friendly disposal.
The oils found extracted do not easily degrade biologically so cannot be disposed of in the normal sewage system.
The Owamat removes them efficiently for safe disposal, so remaining water can run into conventional drainage.
The climate adjusted performance figures for Owamat show that many users can expect up to 15% increase in capacity.
The new figures for both Bekomat and Owamat divide the world into three zones: dry or cold; mild; and wet or tropical.
Greatest capacity is achieved in the dry or cold zone, least in wet or tropical areas.
Knowledge of world-wide performance capacity has become more important since Beko Technologies' products are increasingly being installed as standard by OEMs building systems for export.
Having climate-based performance information means that when delivered the system is pre-tuned for local climate conditions.
"From a UK perspective this is beneficial as it increases product performance ratings," says Mike Amphlett, Beko Technologies sales manager.
"Around the world the amount of water vapour in the air varies a great deal.
Previously everything was based on global figures but northern Europe is in a temperate zone so we're in the middle.
Based on experience we're able to uprate UK-based equipment. Request a free brochure from Beko Technologies ...
Depending on where compressors are going to be installed, the customer could get much better performance for his money, and we can also make sure he has precisely the right amount of capacity for the job.".
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