Air and Dirt Separators - How They Work and Why You Need One!

This video discusses why you should remove air and dirt from your chilled water HVAC system and how to remove air and dirt from your HVAC system.
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It is essential to remove air from chilled water loops in HVAC systems for several reasons:
1. Air in the system reduces the efficiency of the heat transfer process, as it acts as an insulator, preventing the chilled water from reaching its desired temperature. This reduces cooling capacity, longer running times, and increased energy consumption.
2. Air in the system can cause blockages and reduce the flow of chilled water, which can cause uneven cooling and potentially damage the HVAC equipment.
3. Air in the system can cause noise and vibrations, which can be disruptive and reduce the comfort levels of the building occupants.
4. Air in the system can lead to corrosion and damage to the piping and other components of the HVAC system over time.
5. To prevent these issues, HVAC systems typically include air vents, air separators, and other devices to remove air from the chilled water loop and maintain the system's optimal performance and efficiency.
What you see in this video is a demo of the Spirotherm Air/Dirt separator. This a simple and efficient way to remove almost all of the air from your chilled water, hot water, or condenser water loop.
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High Efficiency Coalescing Air Separators
Spirotherm, Inc. manufacturers the industry leading high efficiency Spirovent® coalescing type air elimination products and its extended line of Spirotrap® dirt separators. A wholly owned subsidiary of Spiro Enterprises, Inc. , we have been developing and manufacturing products to improve water quality in the HVAC industry for almost 40 years. Sizes from 3/4” to 36” pipe, flows to over 30,000 GPM for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional applications.
Considerable improvements have been made in generating the hot and chilled water for building comfort systems and Spirotherm® has raised the bar with engineered products designed and manufactured specifically for distributing that water efficiently. Standard designs and specifications for old style centrifugal separators around for more than fifty
years are being changed in recognition of the Spirotherm technology driven by building owners who have reaped the benefits in existing buildings and progressive consulting engineers who want to prevent problems in new buildings.
Sidestream filtration devices that cannot keep up with the
continued corrosion brought about by the presence of air are being replaced by combination air and dirt separators that offer two full flow functions in one vessel. The air and dirt problems in the system fluid that inhibits heat transfer, collects in the piping or equipment, and restricts flow,
takes away from the return on the investment made in high efficiency boilers and chillers and the Spirotherm technology has provided a positive impact.
The life and efficiency of a heating or cooling system are greatly dependent on the quality
of the system water. Air and dirt problems cause frequent breakdowns and increased
customer complaints. Corrosion, cavitation, and component wear are consequences of
air-saturated, dirty water. Recurring problems and increased maintenance results in unnecessary costs and dissatisfied owners.
A system without air and dirt is possible. There is a unique dual-purpose device that
will remove air and dirt down to the smallest particle, keeping the system free from air
and dirt, permanently. It requires little maintenance, and works without strainers
or filters. Less maintenance, fewer costs, satisfied owners!
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