Manual vs. Auto Drain Air Sets: Which is Best for Filter Regulators?

[Rahul Baro]

TL;DR Summary

What is the difference between 'Manual drain air sets' and 'Automatic drain air sets'?

Difference between manual drain air sets (filter regulators) and auto drain air sets?

 

[256bits]

hi @Rahul Baro
Maybe some context if you are choosing between one or the other.

Internet search reveals several discussions
such as,
https://www.valveuser.com/1525-manual-or-auto-drain-airsets-does-it-matter.htm

 

[Rahul Baro]

hi @Rahul Baro
Maybe some context if you are choosing between one or the other.

Internet search reveals several discussions
such as,
https://www.valveuser.com/1525-manual-or-auto-drain-airsets-does-it-matter.htm

I did some research actually. I wanted to understand as a person who doesn't have any relation to valve or compression field.

 

[256bits]

I did some research actually. I wanted to understand as a person who doesn't have any relation to valve or compression field.

The air around you contains moisture ( humidity ).
So compressed air has a moisture content which should be removed for driving sensitive and expensive equipment. The removed moisture collects in a container ( bowl ) and has to be removed periodically, either manually drained by inspection or timed intervals, or by an automatic system which can do it for you by sensing the water level in the bowl and opening the drain for release.

Other than that I am not sure what answer you are expecting.

Note that some diesel engines, if not all, also have a water collection system in the fuel line, Manual release is just turning a 'nut' at the bottom of the bowl to open the drain letting the water out. A sensor can tell you when the bowl is full. A glass bowl for old time gasoline engines let you look and see the level of the water level.
Those two systems are simple and ones I have been accustomed to.

So moisture collection is worthwhile and necessary for not just air compressed systems.

 

[Rahul Baro]

The air around you contains moisture ( humidity ).
So compressed air has a moisture content which should be removed for driving sensitive and expensive equipment. The removed moisture collects in a container ( bowl ) and has to be removed periodically, either manually drained by inspection or timed intervals, or by an automatic system which can do it for you by sensing the water level in the bowl and opening the drain for release.

Other than that I am not sure what answer you are expecting.

Note that some diesel engines, if not all, also have a water collection system in the fuel line, Manual release is just turning a 'nut' at the bottom of the bowl to open the drain letting the water out. A sensor can tell you when the bowl is full. A glass bowl for old time gasoline engines let you look and see the level of the water level.
Those two systems are simple and ones I have been accustomed to.

So moisture collection is worthwhile and necessary for not just air compressed systems.

Thanks a lot. This helps.

 

[Lnewqban]

I did some research actually. I wanted to understand as a person who doesn't have any relation to valve or compression field.

Then, it may be time to learn about compressed air and the need to remove some of the water it contains:

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/compressors/wiki/compressed-air-articles/what-is-condensate-in-air

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/compressors/wiki/compressed-air-articles/air-moistair

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/co...ssed-air-articles/compressed-air-distribution

 

[Lnewqban]

About valves and driers:
https://www.dozyfrog.com/air-tools/air-compressor-drain

https://www.spantechengineers.com/auto-drain-valves.php

https://www.airbestpractices.com/technology/air-treatmentn2/compressed-air-filtration-101

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_dryer

 

[Rahul Baro]

Then, it may be time to learn about compressed air and the need to remove some of the water it contains:

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/compressors/wiki/compressed-air-articles/what-is-condensate-in-air

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/compressors/wiki/compressed-air-articles/air-moistair

https://www.atlascopco.com/en-us/co...ssed-air-articles/compressed-air-distribution

Thanks a lot.

 

[Rahul Baro]

About valves and driers:
https://www.dozyfrog.com/air-tools/air-compressor-drain

https://www.spantechengineers.com/auto-drain-valves.php

https://www.airbestpractices.com/technology/air-treatmentn2/compressed-air-filtration-101

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_air_dryer

Thanks

 

[Lnewqban]

You are welcome