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Condensate Treatment
AQUAMAT Series
For compressor capacities up to 105 m³/min
Why treat condensate?
Condensate is an unavoidable result of air compression. It is a
Reduce costs with Aquamat High performance
filter material
chemically aggressive fluid that mainly consists of water, but also All pre- and main-filter cartridges
contains oil and dirt particles. This combination of substances can feature high performance filter
consequently cause serious environmental harm if released in its raw material (not activated charcoal).
state. Water resource legislation stipulates that contaminated water Furthermore, the upstream separation
must be treated to achieve prescribed safety levels regarding purity. reservoir with gravitational pre-
Compressed
AQUAMAT condensate treatment systems do precisely that: They air network separation enables maintenance
ensure that contaminant levels are kept well within regulation limits (e.g. intervals to be significantly extended
max. 10 or 20 mg/litre for hydrocarbons). and enhances reliability (not
applicable to CF3 model).
How the AQUAMAT system works
ECO DRAIN ECO DRAIN
Under pressure, the oil-containing condensate passes into the
Condensate drain line
expansion chamber (1). The pressure is therefore released without AQUAMAT

leading to turbulence in the downstream separation container (2). Larger All collection points must be fitted with a reliable means of draining condensate.
contaminant particles are held back by the removable particle-catcher Best results are achieved with an electronically controlled condensate drain. Clearly visible alarm
(3). In the separation container, oil rises to the top through gravitational indicator
separation. The oil then flows into the overflow-safe oil container (4).
The level sensor clearly indicates
The partially cleaned condensate then flows through to the filter stage.
the degree of filter contamination.
The pre-filter (5) then binds the remaining oil particles within its material.
The filter should be changed as soon
Condensate flows through the filter from the inside outwards in order to
as this indicator becomes obvious.
achieve optimum separation results. Any remaining oil is captured by the
The user can check operation of
main filter cartridge (6). All that remains is clean water that can be safely
the AQUAMAT by referring to the
drained away. The treated condensate is drained from the AQUAMAT
cloudiness test containers and
via the water outlet (7).
consequently schedule maintenance
as necessary (Recommendation:
Check operation 1 x per week).

Cost-saving treatment Clean filter change

The KAESER AQUAMAT system Removal of the main filter cartridge
enables the compressor user to carry is made simple via the convenient
out in-house condensate treatment handle. The filter can then be easily
and thereby greatly reduce the overall fixed to the AQUAMAT casing to drain.
cost of hazardous waste treatment and Filter changes are therefore quick and
disposal. Condensate treatment with the clean. Pre-soaking of the new filter is
KAESER AQUAMAT system saves up not necessary.
to 90 % of the disposal costs that would
be required for a specialist company to
dispose of the condensate.

Tip:
1 Always have a maintenance package comprising Multiple condensate
a pre-filter and main filter cartridge readily
available. In some countries this is a legal
inlets
requirement.
2 Up to four condensate lines can
be connected as standard (from
AQUAMAT CF 9 upwards). Plastic
5
3 1 Expansion chamber plugs for blocking off unused
connections are included within
2 Separation container for pre-separation stage the scope of delivery.
8 3 Removable particle-catcher
6 7 Tested and certified condensate
4 Oil container treatment
5 Pre-filter Tested and certified by the Berlin Institute for Design and Technology, the AQUAMAT system provides state-of-the-art
6 Main filter cartridge condensate treatment. This not only assures outstanding system performance coupled with significantly reduced waste
4
treatment costs, but also provides considerable benefits for the environment.
7 Water outlet
8 Drain for reference condensate cloudiness test
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Technical Specifications
Condensate treatment systems 1) AQUAMAT CF3 AQUAMAT CF6 AQUAMAT CF9 AQUAMAT CF19 AQUAMAT CF38 AQUAMAT CF75 AQUAMAT CF168

Treatment performance according

1 / 2 / 3 1 / 2 / 3 1 / 2 / 3 1 / 2 / 3 1 / 2 / 3 1 / 2 / 3 1 / 2 / 3
to climate zones 2)

Oil-cooled screw and rotary compressors

...with SIGMA FLUID S 460 m³/min 120 / 105 / 60

2.1 / 1.9 / 1.6 4.2 / 3.8 / 3.2 6.5 / 5.6 / 4.8 13.0 / 11.3 / 9.6 25.9 / 22.5 / 19.1 51.8 / 45.0 / 38.3
...with SIGMA FLUID MOL, VCL oil m³/min 80 / 70 / 40
...with VDL oils m³/min 2.8 / 2.4 / 2.1 5.5 / 4.9 / 4.2 8.5 / 7.3 / 6.2 16.9 / 14.6 / 12.5 33.6 / 29.3 / 24.9 67.3 / 58.5 / 49.7 100 / 90 / 50

1- and 2-stage reciprocating compressors

...with VDL oil m³/min 1.9 / 1.7 / 1.5 3.8 / 3.4 / 2.9 5.9 / 5.1 / 4.3 11.7 / 10.1 / 8.7 23.3 / 20.3 / 17.2 46.6 / 40.5 / 34.4 Climate zone 2: 17 – 52

...with PAO oil m³/min 1.6 / 1.4 / 1.2 3.2 / 2.8 / 2.4 4.9 / 4.2 / 3.6 9.8 / 8.4 / 7.2 19.4 / 16.9 / 14.3 38.8 / 33.8 / 28.7 –
...with ester oil m³/min 1.8 / 1.6 / 1.4 3.7 / 3.2/ 2.8 5.6 / 4.9 / 4.1 11.2 / 9.7 / 8.3 22.3 / 19.4 / 16.5 44.6 / 38.8 / 33.0 –

Container capacity l 10.0 18.6 30.6 61.3 115.5 228.4 720

Filter capacity l 1 x 2.0 / 1 x 2.5 1 x 4.7 / 1 x 3.7 1 x 2.5 / 1 x 5.4 1 x 6.7 / 1 x 10.4 1 x 18.5 / 1 x 20.2 1 x 36.5 / 2 x 40.3 1 x 30 / 2 x 45

Condensate inlet 2 x G½ 2 x G½ 3 x G½ / 1 x G1 3 x G½ / 1 x G1 3 x G½ / 1 x G1 3 x G½ / 1 x G1 3 x G½ / 1 x G1

Water outlet (hose size) DN 10 DN 10 DN 13 DN 25 DN 25 DN 25 DN 30

Oil outlet DN – – DN 25 DN 25 DN 40 DN 40 DN 30
Oil pre-separation – – • • • • •
Weight, empty kg 3.5 5.8 13.5 18.5 36.5 53 90
Width mm 290 375 350 410 530 659 1000
Depth mm 222 205 544 594 764 939 1200
Height mm 528 595 702 872 1090 1160 1560
Thermostat-controlled heating (option)
Power kW – 0.4 0.4 1 1 1.4 2 x 1.4
Weight kg – 0.7 0.7 1 1 1.1 2 x 1.1
Power supply V 230 V – 50-60 Hz – 1 Ph

1) Factors such as compressor type and oil should be taken into consideration when selecting AQUAMAT condensate treatment systems.
PLEASE NOTE: Fresh-oil lubricated compressors and multi-stage reciprocating compressors are prone to emulsion build up. Please inform KAESER regarding
the technical specification of your compressor(s) to obtain an individual AQUAMAT recommendation.
2) Climate zone:1 = Dry/cool (Northern Europe, Canada, Northern USA, Central Asia), 2 = Temperate (Central and Southern Europe, some parts of South America, North Africa),
3 = Humid (South-East Asian coastal regions, Central America, Oceania, Amazon and Congo regions)

Dimensions
1160

1560
1090
872
702
595
528

P-740ED.12/10 Specifications are subject to change without notice

AQUAMAT CF 3 AQUAMAT CF 6 AQUAMAT CF 9 AQUAMAT CF 19 AQUAMAT CF 38 AQUAMAT CF 75 AQUAMAT CF 168

205
222

544

594

1200
764

939

290 375

350 410
530 659 1000

KAESER Kompressoren GmbH

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