The new dimension of process reliability for compressed-air users: the Oil Control residual-oil monitoring system alerts air users to any increase in the concentration of contaminants in the compressed-air flow during operation, online and with high precision.

Compressed air contaminated by oil is the horror of every compressed-air user. Depending on the application, there is a risk for production plant, the environment, or even for health. In the majority of cases, some residual oil content cannot totally be avoided, but needs to be monitored to ensure recommended levels aren

Compressed air gains in reliability

With Oil Control, these problems are a thing of the past. The Beko Instruments monitoring system allows permanent oil-content monitoring of flowing compressed air. Measurement is carried out by means of an ion-exchange method, using a probe inserted into the flow on a special calibration section of pipe. The sensitivity of the sensor guarantees immediate detection of increasing oil content, resulting, for example, from defective filters. The air user is notified via a potential free signal from Oil Control which can be linked to an existing alarm system if required. This helps to successfully avoid consequential damage to machines, products or health. Compressed air as a production medium therefore gains in reliability, and the user a

voids unnecessary expenses, as the purchasing costs of an Oil Control monitoring system is significantly lower than the cost of a production stop.

Three versions available

Beko Instruments offers three versions of the Oil Control: the Oil Control OCC for compressor monitoring up to 100 mg/m3, Oil Control OCF for the monitoring subsequent to compressed-air processing from 20 mg/Nm3 to 0.01 mg/Nm3, and Oil Control OCA for the monitoring of activated-carbon filters and catalytic converters from 1.0 mg/Nm3 to 0.001 mg/Nm3. The scope of delivery includes a probe, a measuring cell and evaluation electronics as well as a calibrated pipe section. In addition data logger and software can be purchased separately.

The Oil Control monitoring system corresponds to ISO 8573. It operates reliably in a temperature range between 0 and +60 °C, independent of varying flow conditions and unaffected by humidity. The allowable operating overpressure lies at 10 bar (as standard), 16 and 45 bar are also optionally possible.

Specifications
OCA 211
Calibration range
Measuring range  Downstream of the refrigeration dryer, behind the activated-carbon filter /adsorber or catalytic converter
0.001 – 1.0 mg/m? (entire ISO 8573.1-C)
0.001 – 9.999 mg/m?
OCF 211
Measuring range  Downstream of the refrigeration dryer, behind the coalescence filters (multistage filtration)
0.01 – 20.00 mg/m? (aerosols)
OCC 111
Measuring range  Downstream of the compressor, behind the cyclone separator
0.5 – 100.0 mg/m? (aerosols)

Information for Editors: Beko Technologies Limited is based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. We supply the full package for compressed air and condensate treatment. Bekomat zero-loss drain traps, Owamat oil/water separators, Drypoint compressed air dryers, Clearpoint filters and Bekosplit emulsion splitters to treat problem condensate. Bekoblizz deep cold compressed air cooling system for use with blow moulding. BEKO offer an unrivalled expertise in the whole spectrum of managing compressed air and condensate.

Company: Beko Technologies Limited, Unit 2 West Court, Buntsford Park Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, B60 3DX.

Tel: 01527 575778. Fax: 01527 575779. Contact: Ruth Goodison
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