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Acceptable limit of Oil Carry-over in the condensate

Guest May 3, 2015 1 Answer
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by: Mohammed Hi I would like to know the acceptable oil carry-over limt in the condensate of oil flooded compressor. Thanks and Best Regards Mohammed Jacobs Canada Inc.

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Expert 10 years ago
Hi Mohammed, Normal oil-carry over for screw compressors is a few PPM (parts per million). Water from your condensate drain normally feels oily and looks white/brownish when discharged.

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