Compressed air systems produce oily condensate that cannot be poured down the drain untreated. Proper condensate management is an environmental and compliance issue.
What Condensate Contains
- Water condensed from the air plus oil carried from the compressor.
- Discharging it untreated can violate regulations.
- It comes from tanks, dryers and filters.
Treatment
- Oil-water separators remove oil before discharge.
- Collect condensate in a sump or container.
- Dispose of waste oil through licensed routes.
Best Practices
- Use automatic drains and check them regularly.
- Route all condensate to the separator.
- Keep records for environmental compliance.
Can I drain condensate into the sewer?
Only after oil-water separation to the required standard. Check local regulations first.
Talk to an Engineer
Contact Panrui with your flow, pressure and air quality requirements to get a recommendation and factory quote for your project.