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Water Separator PiW 2075

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The Coalescer filter has been specially designed to separate water from hydraulic fluids.

According to VDMA standard sheet 24568, the amount of water in HE pressure fluids has to be kept below 1000 ppm (0.1 %). HLP fluids should not contain any free water at all. Free water always causes turbidity which can be seen by the human eye. Physically, turbidity is a two-phase mixture (emulsion) in which small droplets of water are present in the pressure fluid. For this reason, it is advisable to carry out a mechanical separation of these water droplets; this technique is based on the coalescer - principle. The droplets are collected in various layers and brought together into larger units. The water drops thus formed are several milimetres in diameter.

After leaving the coalescer layer, the drops come in contact with a special hydrophobic fabric, where the separation from the pressure fluid takes place. The water is removed from the circuit by means of sedimentation. It is important that a certain differential pressure is not exceeded during the process. The viscosity also needs to be taken into account to ensure proper operation. The maximum viscosity for effective water separation is approx. 68 mm?/s. The coalescer works best if the pressure fluids contain a minimal amount of emulsifying additives. The bottom line: in systems that are frequently at risk for water ingression, expensive special oils can be replaced by simple, cost-effective pressure fluids.

Characteristics:

  • Mechanical separation of water droplets - coalescer principle
  • Water removing by means of sedimentation
  • Expensive special oils can be replaced by simple, cost-effective pressure fluids
  • Worldwide distribution

Flow Rate

  3. Water Solubility

y = differential pressure in bar
x = flow rate in [l/min]
X = temperature [°C]
y = water solubility (%)

1* VDMA-threshold
4. Quality assurance
MAHLE filters and filter elements are produced according to the following international standards:
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7. Technical specifications 8. Dimensions
Design: in-line filter
Nominal pressure: 6 bar (87 psi)
Test pressure: 8 bar (116 psi)
Temperature range: -10 °C to +80 °C
  (other temperature ranges on request)
Filter housing material: Alu
Sealing material: NBR/Cu
Maintenance indicator setting: Δp 1.2 bar ± 0.2 bar
Electrical data of maintenance indicator:  
Maximum voltage: 250 V AC/200 V DC
Maximum current: 1 A
Contact load: 70 W
Type of protection: IP 65 in inserted and
  secured status
Contact: normally open/closed
Cable sleave: M20x1.5
 

The switching function can be changed by turning the electric upper part by 180° (normally closed contact or normally open contact). The state on delivery is a normally closed contact. By inductivity in the direct current circuit the use of suitable protection circuit should be considered. Further maintenance indicator details and designs are available in the maintenance indicator data sheet.

We draw attention to the fact that all values indicated are average values and do not always occur in specific cases of application. Our products are continually being further developed. Values, dimensions and weights can change as a result of this. Our specialized department will be pleased to offer you advice.

We recommend you to contact us concerning applications of our filters in areas governed by the EU Directive 94/9 EC (ATEX 95). The standard version can be used for liquids based on mineral oil (corresponding to the fluids in Group 2 of Directive 97/23 EC Article 9). If you consider to use other fluids please contact us for additional support.

* Subject to technical alteration without prior notice.
9. Installation, operating and maintenance instructions
9.1 Filter installation
When installing the filter make sure that sufficient space is available to remove filter element and filter housing. Install filter vertical so that the separated water can flow down and can be discharged.
9.2 Connecting the electrical maintenance indicator
The electrical indicator is connected via a 2-pole appliance plug according to DlN EN 175301-803 with poles marked 1 and 2. The electrical section can be inverted to change from normally open position to normally closed position or vice versa.
9.3 Operating instruction
The max. viscosity for an effective water separation should not exceed 68 mm 2/s. The coalescer should run with a differential pressure of approx. 0.3 bar, that means that the volumetic flow is determined by the viscosity of the oil. The separated water will be collected in the PiW 2075 (max. 2 l). The Water can be discharged automatically by using the water level sensor KW 9/1. In order to recognize the separated water, a transparent water-detection device with a tap or so called warning indicator should be mounted.
Remark: Please note permissible operating pressure of the housing.
9.4 When should the coalescer element be replaced?
A differential pressure indicator with a switching level of Δp 1.2 bar is mounted at the top of the filter housing. During cold starts, the indicator may give a warning signal. Press the red button of the visual indicator once again only after operating temperature has been reached. If the red button immediately pops up again and/or the electrical signal has not switched off after reaching operating temperature, the coalescer must be replaced after the end of the shift. As already mentioned above, the filter should run at Δp of approx. 0.3 bar. The flow rate/pressure drop curves show the flow rates according to the viscosity. If the indicator may give a warning signal, the coalescer element have to be changed.
9.5 Element replacement
Stop system and relieve filter from pressure. Use the water tap to empty the housing. Unscrew the cover and change the coalescer element. Check seals in the lid-cover for possible damages, replace if necessary. Place the top cover back on top of the housing and tighten it. Close the water tap.
The venting will start automatically at the 10 bar version by the air release valve (the black proctecting cap have to be opened 2 turn).
9. Spare parts list