CLEARPOINT
®
3eco
coalescence filter
Installation and operation manual
4.4 Function description
4.4.1 Filtration
With the CLEARPOINT
3eco coalescence filter, the direction of flow through the filter element is from the inside to the
®
outside. Compressed gas flows into the filter element from where it flows through the filter element into the filter vessel.
During this process, particles as well as oil and water aerosols are separated by the filter material. The liquid components
in the filter material move downwards due to gravity, drip off and collect at the base of the filter vessel. From there, they
are drained off automatically or manually. Over time, particles become deposited in the filter material. This results in an
increase of the flow resistance (differential pressure) of the filter element.
The particle charge or degree of pollution of the filter element can be read off using a differential pressure gauge. More
detailed information about this can be found in the installation and operation manual enclosed with the differential
pressure gauge.
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