DS-1 & DS-2 Cyclone Separator

For Steam and Compressed Air Body

Condensate in steam and air lines reduces thermal efficiency,

causes water hammers, corrodes equipment such as valves Fluid
Clean and
dry fluid
and pipes and creates other problems. (steam
/ air)
(steam / air)

Nozzle
Drain Separators DS-1 (1/2” to 2” screwed or with screwed on
flanges) and DS-2 (DN65 to DN100 flanged) separate water
efficiently by using the centrifugal force of steam or air created Receiver

by shaped path. The simple design of the separator, using a The fluid
moves along
specific nozzle, minimizes the pressure loss, allowing clean, dry the wall due to
centrifugal force
steam or air to be fed to equipment.
Baffle

Features
• A cyclone structure maximizes liquid separation efficiency. To: trap Drain Outlet

• Pressure loss is extremely low.

• No moving parts means no breakdowns. L
L 3/8 NPT
Operating Principle 1 1
When steam or air flow enters the drain separator as shown in

Pressure and Temperature

the figure at the left, centrifugal force is generated in the fluid
because of the device's internal structural design. The fluid
H H
drains along the wall because of the difference in specific
H1

Controls
H1
gravity with steam or air, eventually striking the baffle. The
baffle guides the fluid to the drain outlet and to the trap, which
drains it.
2 2

Table PTC-273-1. Dimensions and Weight

Type Size (d) L H H1 do Weight (kg)
Pressure in bar(g)

1/2" 150 243 193 3/4" 7,1

3/4" 150 243 193 3/4" 7,1
1" 150 243 193 3/4" 7,3
DS-1
1 1/4" 190 282 213 1" 12,5
1 1/2" 190 282 213 1" 12,5
2" 219 342 260 1" 20,5
DN65 298 418 314 1" 35,0
DS-2 DN80 349 484 361 1 1/4" 45,0

Capacity for Steam in kg/h DN100 408 594 445 1 1/4" 65,0
Note: Shade indicates products that are CE Marked according to PED
(97/23/EC). All other models comply with the Article 3.3 of the same directive.
Piping Example
Table PTC-273-1. Specifications
Application Maximum Maximum Materials Body Hydraulic Test
Model Nominal Size Connection
Fluid Pressure Temperature Body Nozzle Receiver (Water)

DS-1 1/2" - 2" BSPT

20 bar for FCD 450 FC 200 FCD 450
Steam or Air 220°C 40 bar
DN65 - Steam or Air Nodular Iron Cast Iron Nodular Iron
DS-2 PN 25
DN100

Pressure Equalizer
Drain Separator Drain Separator
Drain Separator

Install the trap so that its

upper end is positioned
below the drain outlet
Drain
Outlet
Steam Trap
Upper end Strainer
Strainer of trap
Steam Trap Strainer
Air Trap

All dimensions and weights are approximate. Use certified print for exact dimensions. Design and materials are subject to change without notice.

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