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Products/ Controls/ Oil Separator
 
Application

The advantage of the oil separator on the discharge line of a compressor in a refrigeration system are confirmed by many years of experience. The oil separator intercepts th oil mixed with compressed gas and returns it to the crankcase of the compressor thus assuring an effient lubrication of its moving parts. Furthermore, the oil separator maintains a high coefficient of condenser and evaporator performance by almost completely removing oil deposits from their exchange surfaces. When a very high temperature at the end of the compression stage lead to the formation of oil vapours. Moreover, the oil separator , damping the valves pulsations, reduces system noise with an open or semi-hermetic compressor.

Finally,the use of an oil separator leads to:

- a longer life of the compressor
- a better performance of the whole system with consequent
  energy saving
- a quieter operation by reducing pulsations.
 

Installation

The oil separators should be installed in the discharge line between the compressor and the condenser mounted securely in a vertical position and reasonably close to the compressor. To prevent the return of refrigerant from condenser, during the off cycle of the system, it's advisable to install a check valve between the condenser and oil separator outlet connection.
Oil separator performs best when operating at or near the compressor discharge temparature. In location the oil separator,choose a position to avoid, as far as possible, chilling of the shell, which may result in condensing of liquid within the separator. If this is not possible, it is advisable to supply the saparator with the better solutions (insulation, strap heater, others) to prevent the refrigerant in the system from condensing in the shell. Before the oil separator is installed, an initial charge of oil should be added to it. Refer to general characteristics of oil should be added to it. Refer to general characteristics of oil separators or to instruction sheet for the proper amount of oil. Oil pre-charge is very important, failure to pre-charge separator sump may result in damage to the oil return float mechanism. Use the same type of oil that is in the compressor crankcase.

Acting as the layout of refrigerating system, the return line may be running from the oil fitting to:
- the compressor crankcase
- the suction line upstream the compressor or upstream the
  receiver, if present
- the oil reservoir if oil control system is being used.
 

A sight glass may be installed in the oil line, in a position that oil is flowing through the tube, to check the correct working of the oil separator.

 
Construction

Castle oil separators are manufactured from deep drawn special steel of adequate thickness.
End connections are manufactured from special steel bars.
The internal float ball is constructed of Stainless Steel.

 
 
Type CONNECTION RATED PLANT CAPACITY (KW)
  in Version R 22 R 134a R 404 A R 12 R 502
Coub 1 3/8", 1/2", 5/8' Flare/Soilder 3.1 2.5 3.5 2.3 136
Coub 1 3/8", 1/2", 5/8' Solder 11.6 9.6 12.8 8.3 12.8
 
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