Oil-Water Separator FAQ Page

Question: What is Condensate Management?

Answer: Air compressors regularly produce water, due to the compression process. Proper removal of this moisture, prior to entering the plant air system, is essential in preventing costly damage to dryers, air tools, gauges and other critical components. Condensate management products that can reliably separate and remove condensate are oil/water separators and automatic condensate drains.

Question: Why do I need Oil/Water Separators?

Answer: Condensate generated by lubricated type air compressors is comprised of
atmospheric borne water vapor and lubricant from the compression process.

Post compression, condensate is dropped from the air stream in the
cooling, refrigerated dryer, and filtration phases of the air treatment process.
Regardless of site conditions, it is virtually impossible to remain legally
compliant with local discharge regulations without proper separation equipment.

Question: What kind of oil/water separators does CompAir offer?

Answer: CompAir offers gravity type oil/water separators that work effectively with PAO/POE based demulsible lubricants that quickly and easily separate from water (CCSD Serie) as well as emulsible-type lubricants that separate slowly from water (CCSE Series). CompAir’s oil/water separators are designed for 24 hour, continuous heavy duty operation. 

Question: How do I know which oil/water separator is right for my application and environment?

Answer: CompAir has a large, highly trained network of authorized distributors that can assist you in identifying the proper CompAir oil/water separator that meet your specific application demands. Take the guess work out of selecting the correct product and let the experts guide you in the right direction.

Question: Why are CompAir oil/water separators better than competitors?

Answer: CompAir’s oil/water separators were designed with reliability and longevity in mind.  For example, the CCSD Series has a 40% longer service life than that of most competitive units and the CCSE’s patent pending delivery system was designed with a pneumatically operated pump which ensures that, because of the use of pressure, will not clog. Additionally, CompAir’s CCSE separator can hold up to four times the amount of oil that standard activated carbon can hold, because of the unique media that it contains.

Question: How do I purchase CompAir oil/water separators?

Answer: All CompAir products can be purchase through an authorized CompAir distributor. Click on the distributor locator to contact the Regional Sales Manager in your area.