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Specialized compressed-air condensate treatment for difficult oil-water emulsions that conventional gravity separators may struggle to separate.
ThermaPhase uses controlled thermal treatment to remove water from contaminated compressor condensate, making it particularly suitable for lubricants that form stable emulsions or resist conventional oil-water separation.
Compressed-air systems generate condensate containing water, compressor lubricant and contaminants collected from the intake air and distribution system.
In many applications, gravity separation followed by carbon filtration is sufficient. Problems arise when the compressor lubricant forms a stable emulsion with water and the oil does not readily separate.
Summit developed ThermaPhase specifically for these more difficult condensate applications. Instead of relying only on gravity, ThermaPhase uses thermal processing to separate water from the contaminated lubricant stream.
Compressor oils and synthetic lubricants can behave very differently when mixed with condensate water.
Standard condensate separators depend on the density difference between oil and water. Free oil rises and can be separated before the water passes through additional filtration.
When the lubricant forms a stable emulsion, the oil remains dispersed through the water and conventional gravity separation becomes much less effective.
ThermaPhase is intended for applications where gravity separation cannot reliably break the oil-water emulsion.
Controlled heat is used to remove the water portion from the contaminated condensate, leaving the lubricant and concentrated contamination behind for appropriate disposal.
ThermaPhase is designed around a straightforward thermal separation process for difficult compressor condensate.
Oil-contaminated water from air compressors, dryers, receivers and filters is collected for treatment.
The condensate is heated so the water phase can be removed from difficult emulsified lubricant.
Water is driven from the contaminated oil-water mixture through the thermal separation process.
The remaining lubricant and contaminants are concentrated, reducing the volume requiring appropriate waste handling.
ThermaPhase provides a practical alternative where conventional condensate treatment cannot reliably separate difficult emulsions.
Designed specifically for lubricants that remain strongly emulsified with compressor condensate water.
Removing the water portion concentrates the contaminated lubricant requiring disposal.
Thermal treatment avoids depending entirely on gravity to separate difficult oil-water mixtures.
ThermaPhase units are available in multiple sizes so capacity can be matched to the compressed-air installation.
Developed for compressed-air facilities where lubricant contamination makes condensate difficult to treat.
Provides another treatment option when conventional separator performance is inconsistent or inadequate.
The correct condensate treatment method depends heavily on the compressor lubricant and whether it separates naturally from water.
ThermaPhase is particularly relevant to compressed-air systems where lubricant chemistry makes condensate difficult to separate.
Correct sizing should consider the complete compressed-air installation and the characteristics of the condensate being generated.
Download the Summit ThermaPhase brochure for detailed product information and available configurations.
Product information for Summit ThermaPhase compressed-air condensate treatment systems.
Common questions about treating difficult compressed-air condensate and stable oil-water emulsions.
ThermaPhase is a compressed-air condensate treatment system designed for difficult oil-water mixtures where conventional gravity separation may not be effective.
Some compressor lubricants can form stable emulsions that keep very small oil droplets suspended throughout the water instead of allowing the oil to rise and separate naturally.
ThermaPhase uses controlled thermal treatment to remove the water portion from difficult oil-water condensate rather than relying entirely on gravity separation.
ThermaPhase should be considered when the compressor lubricant forms a stable emulsion or when conventional gravity and carbon filtration systems cannot consistently produce effective separation.
Condensate is commonly collected from air compressors, aftercoolers, air receivers, compressed-air dryers and filtration equipment.
Yes. Summit offers multiple unit sizes so the separator can be matched to the condensate load and compressed-air system capacity.
Yes. CompreVac can assist with separator selection based on compressor capacity, lubricant type, operating hours, condensate volume and the number of condensate-producing devices connected to the system.
Contact CompreVac with your compressor capacity, lubricant type, operating hours and condensate-treatment requirements. We can help determine whether Summit ThermaPhase is the appropriate solution for your compressed-air system.
ThermaPhase is a specialized unit designed to handle challenging applications where traditional separation methods may not be effective. It is particularly useful when dealing with lubricants that form stable emulsions or are difficult to separate.
ThermaPhase uses advanced technology to separate oil and water, even in highly challenging situations. It achieves this by utilizing a combination of heating and cooling techniques to create a phase separation process that is highly effective. The unit is also highly customizable, allowing it to be tailored to specific applications and requirements.
Overall, ThermaPhase offers an effective solution for separating oil and water in challenging applications, providing a reliable and efficient option for those looking to improve their separation processes.
The law is only getting more robust when it comes to the proper disposal of hazardous waste like oil-water condensate.And the onus of keeping up with those laws rests on the shoulders of business owners. If they are found not to be compliant, it can result in huge fines. We’re also all looking to do our part in preserving the future of our planet.Summit’s oil-water separators are affordable, easy to set up and help businesses avoid fines while respecting our environment.
Condensate, if left untreated, fouls the environment or creates a significant treatment problem. Often the solution is as easy as running the condensate through gravity separators and a carbon filter, such as the Summit ConDePhase Plus units, before dumping the water. When the nature of the lubricant forms a stable emulsion or is difficult to separate, thenour ThermaPhase unit is the right choice for the job. ThermaPhase was developed to solve the tough applications. Both oil-water separators come in multiple sizes to be sure you don’t buy more or less power than you need.