Diy Compressed Air Cooler

Diy Compressed Air Cooler FAQ

How does a compressed air cooler work?

Typically the compressed air flows through the tubes in one direction as water flows through the shell side in the opposite direction (counter-flow). Heat from the compressed air is transferred to the water. Liquid water forms as the compressed air cools. The moisture is removed by the moisture separator and drain valve.

Do you need a cooler for compressed air?

In fact, cooling compressed air to within 10⁰ F of the ambient temperature will condense about 70% of the water in the air. So the inclusion of a cooler on this or any air system is necessary. But it’s not sufficient if high quality air is truly a requirement. Make no mistake, a cooler alone does not yield high quality compressed air.

How do you cool compressed air with a heat exchanger?

A heat exchanger such as an Oil Cooler, transmission cooler, or automotive a/c condenser can be used to cool the compressed air followed by a water trap to catch the water. The most common placement of the heat exchanger when using this method is actually right after the air compressor pump and before the tank.

What can you make with styrofoam coolers?

A styrofoam cooler makes a great DIY air conditioning box, as the holes are easy to cut and the coolers are cheap to buy. This video demonstrates how cool the air being circulated can be. Oscillating Fan and Ice Air Conditioner You just need a fan and two plastic soda bottles to make this air conditioner.