Valves for compressed air systems
Compressed air leaks are one of the most expensive invisible losses in a plant. The right valves and maintenance quickly pay for themselves in compressor energy savings.
TAZ Engineering Team · · 5 min
Compressor room
Each compressor needs a check valve and an isolation valve so it can be taken out for service. Receivers, dryers and filters are piped with ball or butterfly valves and bypasses.
Distribution network
A ring main with sectioning valves allows sections to be isolated without stopping production. Ball valves suit small and medium sizes.
Condensate
Compressed air carries moisture that condenses at low points and causes corrosion, so drain valves or automatic drain traps are needed.
Tightness
Check packing and flanges for leaks and choose valves tested with air. TAZ supplies ball, globe and gate valves for compressor rooms and air networks.
Checklist
- network pressure
- main DN
- compressor check valves
- sectioning
- condensate drainage
- leak checks