What consequences will occur if the temperature control valve of the air compressor is not replaced?
1. Uncontrolled temperature leads to equipment damage
High-temperature hazards: If the temperature control valve becomes stuck and cannot open the cooling oil circuit, the oil temperature will continue to rise (exceeding 100°C), resulting in:
Oxidation and deterioration of lubricating oil, formation of carbon deposits, blocking of oil circuits and filters
Increased wear and even sintering of moving parts such as bearings and gears
Sealing components aging and failure, causing oil leakage
Low-temperature hazards: When the temperature control valve fails to close the cooling oil circuit, if the oil temperature is too low (below 60°C), it will cause:
Increased viscosity of lubricating oil, increased flow resistance, and increased motor load
Condensation of water in the oil, resulting in emulsification of lubricating oil and loss of lubrication performance
2. Decrease in system efficiency and increase in energy consumption
Abnormal oil temperature leads to reduced gas compression efficiency inside the compressor, resulting in a decrease in gas production under the same power
The cooling system operating under high load for a long time results in increased power consumption (according to statistics, for every 10°C increase in oil temperature, energy consumption increases by 3-5%)
3. Degradation of compressed air quality
Pollutants produced by the decomposition of lubricating oil under high temperature will mix into the compressed air
Low-temperature condensation of water may corrode pipelines and pneumatic equipment
Affecting production processes such as spraying and electronic manufacturing that are sensitive to air quality
4. Chain failure risks
Faults in the temperature control valve may cause:
Overload damage to the cooler
Excessive pressure difference in the oil filter, opening of the bypass valve, resulting in unfiltered oil entering the system
Motor burnout due to long-term overload operation
5. Safety hazards
Extreme high temperatures may cause spontaneous combustion of lubricating oil, posing a fire risk
Sudden equipment failure may cause production line shutdown, resulting in greater economic losses
