Standard compressed air filtration systems can remove oil content down to 0.01 mg/m3, on the other hand, higher level quality compressed air applications demand filtration down to 0.003 mg/m3. Discharged vaporized oil from the compressed air has to be removed completely for point-of-use in certain industries such as; electronics, hospitals, food & beverage. Therefore, CTS Active Carbon Tower series is designed for this specific purpose.
Compressed Air Quality: ISO 8573 Class 1 (oil)
Pressure Loss: 200 mbar (0.2 bar)
Delta P: 200 mbar
Oil Concentration Sensitivity: 0.003 mg/m3
Service Life (max.): 12 months (8000 operating hours) at 30˚C
Scope of Supply: Chassis, tower, active carbon filter element
Inlet: Water Separator with timer condensate drain, pressure loss sensor
Discharge: 1 micron particle and 0.5 mg/m3 oil filter
Model | Nom. Capacity (m³/min) | Capacity (cfm) | Connection | Max. Operating Pressure (barg) | Nom. Ambient Temp (°C) | Body Material | Dimensions (W×D×H mm) | Weight (kg) |
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CTS 3 | 0.25 | 8.8 | ½” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 175 x 150 x 950 | 15 |
CTS 5 | 0.5 | 17.6 | ½” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 250 x 150 x 1000 | 20 |
CTS 8 | 0.8 | 28.3 | ½” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 400 x 200 x 1000 | 23 |
CTS 12 | 1.2 | 42.4 | ½” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 400 x 200 x 1350 | 25 |
CTS 18 | 1.8 | 63.6 | ½” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 400 x 250 x 1470 | 30 |
CTS 26 | 2.6 | 91.8 | 1” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 400 x 250 x 1470 | 30 |
CTS 37 | 3.7 | 130.7 | 1” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 400 x 250 x 1690 | 64 |
CTS 55 | 5.5 | 194.2 | 1 ¼” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 600 x 250 x 1130 | 135 |
CTS 70 | 7.0 | 247.2 | 1 ¼” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 650 x 250 x 1770 | 140 |
CTS 85 | 8.5 | 300.2 | 2” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 980 x 250 x 1550 | 180 |
CTS 110 | 11.0 | 388.5 | 2” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 980 x 250 x 1820 | 230 |
CTS 160 | 16.0 | 565.0 | 2” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 750 x 500 x 1860 | 350 |
CTS 220 | 22.0 | 776.9 | 2” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 900 x 550 x 2000 | 450 |
CTS 240 | 24.0 | 847.5 | 2 ½” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 1000 x 670 x 2200 | 500 |
CTS 300 | 30.0 | 1,059.4 | 3” | 16 | 20 | Aluminum | 1200 x 900 x 2500 | 580 |
Piping Material Features Comparison |
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Piping Features | Stainless Steel(Type 304L) | Mild Steel | Blue anodized Aluminum Alloy |
Weight (Dia 6inch, Length 6m) | 127.2 | 169.6 | 29.142 |
Anti-Corrosive | Yes | No | Yes(100%) |
Pressure drop (Dia 2 inch Length= 20m, Airflow=3 cubic metres/Minute, Pressure=10 bar) | 0.25 | 0.4 Bar | 0.1 |
Efficient Energy Use | High | Low-moderate | High( Potential Cost savings of 34%) |
Structural Durability | Very Strong | Very Strong | Strong |
High Thermal Endurance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Installation Ease | Less Difficult | Difficult | Easy(High Flexibility and Modularity) |
Simple Installation | Approx 6 feet length per hour | Approx 6 feet length per hour | Approx 45 feet Length per hour |
Manpower and Work Hours Needed for 2″ Pipe Over 3000 Feet | Approx 600 man-hours/8 men for 2 weeks | Approx 600 man-hours/8 men for 2 weeks | About 100 man-hours with 8 workers, completed in under 2 days |
Annual Charges for Installation, Commissioning & Operation | Approx 3000 dollars | Approx 7820 dollars | Approx 1300 dollars |
Installation Cost Breakdown: Material % / Labor % | 30% / 70% | 25% / 75% | 80% / 20% |
Texture of Surface | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.001 |
Required Specialized Tools: Welder, Threader, Groove Cutter | Yes | Yes | No |
Quality of Air | High — When needed, these pipe systems comply with ISO 8573-1:2010 air quality standards | Low( Not according to !SO 8573-2010 air quality standards) | High — These pipe systems support compliance with ISO 8573-1:2010 air quality standards when required. |
Cost Rate per Meter | Almost 2 less than Aluminum | 3 Times less than Aluminum | 163.64 Dollars |
Service Life Depends on Environment, Pipe Design, and Grade | 30 years | 40 years | 20 years |
Upfront Installation Cost | Material : 30% Labor:70% | Material : 25% Labor:75% | Material : 80% Labor:20% |
Care and Maintenance | Difficult — Rust buildup under pipes and fittings can reach machinery, requiring weekly preventive maintenance. | Difficult (Accumulation of rust under pipes and fittings which travels to machinery may require preventive maintenance every 3-4 days) | Easy — No rust buildup, with preventive maintenance needed every 4 weeks. |