Aftercooler in reciprocating air compressor

[kevjcarvalho]

hey guys
besides solving the condensation problem what is the purpose of an aftercooler in a reciprocating air compressor??

 

[CFDFEAGURU]

I would think that the only purpose is to cool the compressed air temperature down to a temperature that the downstream components can handle.

Thanks
Matt

 

[croghan27]

I would think that the only purpose is to cool the compressed air temperature down to a temperature that the downstream components can handle.

Thanks
Matt

Yes, if the compressor has a spill back pressure control the temperature can run away very quickly.