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 | Connection | Max. Operating Pressure (barg) | Nom. Ambient Temperature(°C) | Body Material | Width x Depth x Height (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 |
Corrosion Resistant | 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 |
Energy Efficiency | High | Low-moderate | High( Potential Cost savings of 34%) |
Mechanical Strength | Very Strong | Very Strong | Strong |
High-Temperature Rating | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Installation Ease | Less Difficult | Difficult | Easy(High Flexibility and Modularity) |
Installation Time | Approx 6 feet length per hour | Approx 6 feet length per hour | Approx 45 feet Length per hour |
Work Hours/Manpower Required for a 2″ pipe and a 3000 feet piping | Approx 600 man-hours/8 men for 2 weeks | Approx 600 man-hours/8 men for 2 weeks | Approx 100 man-hours /8 men for less than 2 days |
Annual Cost(Installation, Commissioning, and operation) | Approx 3000 dollars | Approx 7820 dollars | Approx 1300 dollars |
Installation Cost Material%/Labor% | 30% / 70% | 25% / 75% | 80% / 20% |
Surface roughness | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.001 |
Special Tools Required (welder, threader, groove cutter) | Yes | Yes | No |
Air Quality | High(Should the application require it, these pipe systems can help meet the requirements of ISO 8573-1: 2010 air quality standards. | Low( Not according to !SO 8573-2010 air quality standards) | High(Should the application require it, these pipe systems can help meet the requirements of ISO 8573-1: 2010 air quality standards. |
Cost per meter | Almost 2 less than Aluminum | 3 Times less than Aluminum | 163.64 Dollars(Parker Transair) |
Life Span( Will vary according to environmental factors, Pipe design, and Pipe grade. | 30 years | 40 years | 20 years |
Initial Cost of installations | Material : 30% Labor:70% | Material : 25% Labor:75% | Material : 80% Labor:20% |
Maintenance | Difficult(Accumulation of rust under pipes and fittings which travels to machinery, may require preventive maintenance every week) | Difficult (Accumulation of rust under pipes and fittings which travels to machinery may require preventive maintenance every 3-4 days) | Easy (No accumulation of rust, may require preventive maintenance every 4 Weeks) |