8.4 - GENERAL
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VISUAL
INDICATION
Pressure gauge
on purge side
showing slight
pressure.
White sock on
element turning
yellow.
Low pressure on
gauge.
High pressure
differential
showing on gauge
Gauge on
depressurised
column showing
back pressure
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
Exhaust elements
starting to block up.
Oil carryover
High pressure drop.
Pressure drop across
dryer package
Excessive purge
CHECK
Element media blocked up
with water or desiccant.
Air inlet and compressor
discharge.
Excessive outlet flow.
Blocked pre filters
Excessive outlet flow
Purge rate to high
REMEDY
Replace elements
Check dust filter for signs of
desiccant attrition. Check
autodrains on pre filters.
As above.
If excessive oil usage
desiccant change may be
required.
Check outlet flow from
dryer, regulate if necessary.
Check and replace if
necessary.
As above, regulate air flow
Check and adjust purge
where necessary