Pipeline Aftercoolers (PLAC)
Basco® PLAC for Compressed Air Cooling
Our Basco® PLAC (Pipeline Aftercooler) and its companion separator provide an ideal combination to remove troublesome moisture and oil from compressed air streams. Our aftercoolers/separators offer proven performance and trouble-free operation of air powered tools and equipment worldwide.
Performance Notes
- PLAC tubes are effectively arranged to maximize heat transfer and reduce cooling water usage
- Removable tube bundle simplifies cleaning of both tube and shell sides, and reduces future maintenance costs
- Double packed floating tubesheet with “O” ring seal protection permits tube bundles to expand and contract without harmful strain or intermixing of shell and tube side fluids
- Tell-tale holes allow easy visual detection of leaks
- Cast iron moisture separator provides maximum efficiency in removing virtually all particulate matter over the entire operating range
- Separators are designed to bolt directly to the aftercooler without the need for spools, minimizing pressure drop and overall length
- Standard operating pressures are 75 to 150 PSI to meet most material and code requirements; units for use up to 300 PSI are available for specialized applications
Applications
- Compressors
- Industrial Markets
| Sizes | 3" to 16" diameter; 6' to 10' 10-1/4" length |
| Shells | Carbon Steel |
| Tubes | 3/8" or 5/8" diameter available, Copper and Admiralty, Straight tube configuration |
| Baffles | Precision punched Carbon Steel or Brass |
| Heads | Not applicable. |
| Flow | Available in 1-pass designs only |
| Codes | ASME |