ANKERSMID Automatic Liquid drain
ALD
Application
The Ankersmid liquid drain ALD is used in gas conditioning systems where condensate must be drained after cooling the gas. Liquid drainers installed at appropriate points will remove liquid continuously and automatically without wasting air or gas. In addition to drainage of the system, liquid drainers should provide:
- Trouble-free operation with minimal need for adjustment or maintenance
- Reliable operation even in the presence of dirt, grit and oil
- A long operating life
- Minimal air loss
For condensate pre-separation of saturated gas with simultaneous drainage, ALD separators and automatic liquid drains are provided with a lateral gas connection for additional separator functions. For functioning of the above mentioned drains overpressure is required.
Description
The ALD 010 automatic liquid drains function via gravity. The casing, float, valve and valve seat are made of stainless steel.
The outlet valve is controlled by a lever mechanism. The float closes the condensate outlet via the lever mechanism with the valve tip. Due to the rising condensate level the outlet is released by the buoyancy of the float.
The ALD 020 separator with automatic condensate drain is a modification with an additional lateral gas connection.