In a 1-to-2 compressor unit, how does the water in the compressed air end up in the oil tank?
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Some manufacturers experience this situation.
The compressed gas contains water, and when it comes into contact with lubricating oil at lower temperatures, condensation occurs. Its density is greater than that of air, so it moves along with the oil!
The lubrication system and the fluid medium system are two separate systems that, in theory, do not intermix with each other. It is recommended to check the lubricating oil cooling system and the air used for isolating the bearing shells to determine if there are any issues in these two areas
Take a look at oil filters – after a certain period of time, especially in summer, it’s necessary to test the quality of the oil