Starting up the FAM
FluidAqua Mobil - FAM10/15-P
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With a lower pressure (such as 250 mbar), you achieve an lower residual
water content. With a higher pressure (such as 500 mbar), you achieve a
faster dewatering, especially with free water.
By closing the needle valve (D) you reduce the absolute pressure and the
required air-flow rate for dewatering the fluid.
If the needle valve (D) is completely closed, dewatering takes place
exclusively with the air released in the fluid. The dewatering speed is then
reduced to a minimum.
We recommend relative saturation (relative moisture) for water contents
>100%. With free water this means starting with higher pressure (such as
500 mbar), and reducing the pressure (to 250 mbar, for example) only after
the level has fallen below the saturation point (<100%).
Some oils foam intensively when they enter the vacuum chamber. This effect
is particularly pronounced with high water contents. This effect is also to be
observed with older oils or extremely high-viscosity media.
If too much foam is caused, it is drawn in by the vacuum pump. Increase the
vacuum in such cases, e.g. from 250 mbar to 350 mbar.
Water condensation can also occur in the connecting hose between the
vacuum pump and the vacuum column in the presence of a very high water
content in the oil. The water is separated out into the vacuum pump storage
container. Raise the vacuum to 500 mbar in such cases.
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