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Operational Description - Centrifugal Separator As the air, gas, or steam flow enters the separator, it is forced through a centrifugal element. There the heavier moisture droplets and dry particles are centrifuged to the outer periphery of the flow and are impinged against the vessel's w all. The flow forms a helical pattern as its path extends to the drain side of the separator. The flow then reverses by w ay of a center vortex. This center return vortex is a danger point w here re-entrainment is most likely. The exclusive Eaton Vortex Containment Plate "VCP" combats re-entrainment by providing a quiet zone w here the entrainment is permitted to fall out of the flow . This arrangement effectively segregates the removed entrainment from the outlet flow . Maintenance and Spare Parts Eaton separators have no moving parts. All components are either bolted or w elded into place. Therefore parts lists are not available. The separators are bolted, threaded, or w elded into the lines. They are self-cleaning, and do not need lubrication or maintenance. For this reason, lubricating, operating and maintenance manuals are not available. Performance Eaton separators, w hen properly sized, installed, and drained, w ill remove 99% of all liquid and solid entrainment w here particle size exceeds 10 microns.

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All threaded connections not being used must be plugged at time of installation. For Positive Drainage of Separator Install trap a minimum of 6" below separator drain. For every inch of horizontal piping to trap, add one inch to the vertical piping. Do not reduce separator drain size except at trap inlet. Never (w ith one exception) allow the top of the trap to extend above separator drain connection. Add 1/4" balance (vent) line w here show n for air and other gas (not steam) installations. Air and Gas (not steam) Service

4" Type T cast iron separator removing moisture and oil from a compressed air line. No. 230-AC trap to drain. A sediment pocket, as show n, should be provided for air and gas service (instead of a strainer).

2" Type T cast iron separator removing moisture from a compressed air distribution line. 3/4" No. 90-AC float type trap installed below separator to drain. This is the only type air and gas drain trap installation that does not require a balance (vent) line.

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No. 90-AC

Prime trap w ith w ater before turning air pressure on.

3/4" No. 90-AC SISO (side inlet, side outlet) float trap installed on air receiving tank w here floor clearance is at a minimum

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Steam Service

Above: 2" Type T separator installed in 300 PSI steam line to turbine. 1-1/4" "Y" strainer and 3/4" No. 95 steam trap to drain. Below: 4" Type T separator removing moisture from a steam header at 125 PSI. One inch "Y" strainer and 350-C trap to drain.

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