Causes of carbon deposit on screw air compressor

Screw air compressor has been used for a long time, and carbon deposit will inevitably appear on the head and oil circuit.Carbon deposit will increase the temperature of compressor, accelerate the oxidation reaction of lubricant, and affect the normal operation of air compressor. In serious cases, it may also ignite and explode.What is the cause of carbon deposit on screw compressor?The following four reasons can be explained.

1. High temperature: High temperature is the decisive factor causing oxidation deterioration of lubricant. The higher the temperature, the faster the oxidation speed and the greater the possibility of carbon deposit.

2. Pressure: After air is compressed by air compressor, pressure increases and oxygen concentration increases, which increases the speed of oil oxidation and the possibility of carbon deposit formation.

3. Metal catalysis: Metal plays a positive catalytic role in the oxidation reaction and will accelerate the reaction.

4. Type of air compressor oil: The quality and amount of air compressor oil will have different effects on the formation of carbon deposit.The unsaturated components in the base oil are more likely to form a tendency to carbon deposit if mineral air compressor oils are used.

Due to serious carbon deposit in the head of screw air compressor, the components of organic carbon can be removed and immersed in special cleaning liquid. The time can be arranged according to the amount of adhesives. To ensure the flushing effect, the screw air compressor system can be completely clean.

Air compressor plays an important role in the production and manufacturing of enterprises. The normal operation of air compressor can guarantee the smooth production of enterprises.When carbon deposits are found, more attention should be paid to find out the causes and solve them.Maintenance and maintenance of screw air compressor should be done normally.