ClearDrain Air System Background Benefits Applications Oil Rigs April 2015
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2. Product DescriptionProduct Description
ClearDrain provides continuous air system preventative maintenanceClearDrain provides continuous air system preventative maintenance
with ignition control.with ignition control.
TheThe system functions once every (15) minutes atomizing moisture &system functions once every (15) minutes atomizing moisture &
contamination for a (5) second durationcontamination for a (5) second duration..
At shutdown the system will automatically vent the wet tank to “O” psiAt shutdown the system will automatically vent the wet tank to “O” psi
as mandated by vehicle & heavy equipment OEM’s & Federal Regsas mandated by vehicle & heavy equipment OEM’s & Federal Regs
1) System is1) System is self-cleaning, self-defrosting & self-lubricatingself-cleaning, self-defrosting & self-lubricating
2) Temp range is2) Temp range is -100 to +185F-100 to +185F
3) Input range is3) Input range is 12 to 52 volts self-adjusting12 to 52 volts self-adjusting
4) Vibration range is4) Vibration range is 10 G @ 10 thru 400 Hz10 G @ 10 thru 400 Hz
5) Product Warranty is full5) Product Warranty is full ((66) years) years unlimited hours/mileageunlimited hours/mileage
non pro-rated to the Petroleum Industrynon pro-rated to the Petroleum Industry
3. Common Air Dryer ProblemsCommon Air Dryer Problems
• Frequent Compressor Rebuilds (due toFrequent Compressor Rebuilds (due to
back pressure)back pressure)
• Excessive Air System DowntimeExcessive Air System Downtime
• Air Valve Problems & PrematureAir Valve Problems & Premature
Component ReplacementsComponent Replacements
• Filter ReplacementsFilter Replacements
• System Freeze-upsSystem Freeze-ups
4. Dryer DisadvantagesDryer Disadvantages
Both single or dual canister air dryers trap water molecules. TheyBoth single or dual canister air dryers trap water molecules. They
cannot prevent engine & compressor oil vapor which passescannot prevent engine & compressor oil vapor which passes
beyond the dessicant to recondense in the wet tank. Cannistersbeyond the dessicant to recondense in the wet tank. Cannisters
cannot preventcannot prevent warm air which passes from the dryer into the wetwarm air which passes from the dryer into the wet
tank fromtank from recondensingrecondensing into water droplets.into water droplets.
Oil additives which help decrease friction, improve viscosity of oil,Oil additives which help decrease friction, improve viscosity of oil,
promote engine efficiency & enhance performance are so small theypromote engine efficiency & enhance performance are so small they
pass beyond the desiccant to recondense in the wet tank. Thesepass beyond the desiccant to recondense in the wet tank. These
same oil additives are combining with heat, pressure & moisture tosame oil additives are combining with heat, pressure & moisture to
createcreate Hydrochloric AcidHydrochloric Acid which has begun to infiltrate the airwhich has begun to infiltrate the air
systems affecting air valve seating & performance!systems affecting air valve seating & performance!
5. ClearDrain AdvantagesClearDrain Advantages
• Eliminates The Need For Air Dryers & Pre-FiltersEliminates The Need For Air Dryers & Pre-Filters
• Can Reduce Annual Air System PM Costs byCan Reduce Annual Air System PM Costs by
More Than 80%More Than 80%
• Removes Moisture & Contamination Carry-Over.Removes Moisture & Contamination Carry-Over.
• Dramatically Reduces Air Compressor RebuildsDramatically Reduces Air Compressor Rebuilds
• Eliminates Annual Desiccant/FilterEliminates Annual Desiccant/Filter
ReplacementsReplacements
• Eliminates Back PressureEliminates Back Pressure
• Eliminates System Freeze-ups from Carry-OverEliminates System Freeze-ups from Carry-Over
6. Compressor BenefitsCompressor Benefits
Back pressure* required for air dryer operation can be anywhere fromBack pressure* required for air dryer operation can be anywhere from 44
– 20+– 20+ PSI for single canister andPSI for single canister and 60 – 85+60 – 85+ for dual canister dryers.for dual canister dryers.
This back pressure when combined with heat, moisture & oil vaporThis back pressure when combined with heat, moisture & oil vapor
causes the oil molecules to carbonize into a powder that affects &causes the oil molecules to carbonize into a powder that affects &
clogs the Reed Valve on the compressor. *clogs the Reed Valve on the compressor. *Back pressure amounts derivedBack pressure amounts derived
from air compressor OEM’s & air dryer literature.from air compressor OEM’s & air dryer literature.
This carbon build-up can be curtailed by not having any device in-lineThis carbon build-up can be curtailed by not having any device in-line
which restricts air flow between the compressor & wet tank.which restricts air flow between the compressor & wet tank.
ClearDrain requires only a straight line between the compressor toClearDrain requires only a straight line between the compressor to
the wet tank, thus eliminating the plumbing & weight required for airthe wet tank, thus eliminating the plumbing & weight required for air
dryer operation i.e. the differential valve, the one-way check valvedryer operation i.e. the differential valve, the one-way check valve
and the return or sensing line. By eliminating the check valveand the return or sensing line. By eliminating the check valve
between the wet tank and compressor we drain the air line back tobetween the wet tank and compressor we drain the air line back to
the compressor. Therebythe compressor. Thereby insuring no carbon build-up on Reed valveinsuring no carbon build-up on Reed valve..
7. MEEP TestingMEEP Testing
ClearDrain has been evaluated byClearDrain has been evaluated by MEEP (USAF Management &MEEP (USAF Management &
Equip. Evaluation Program)Equip. Evaluation Program) over a (over a (66) month period on) month period on truck, bustruck, bus
and container handling equip.and container handling equip. at three test sites: two in the State ofat three test sites: two in the State of
Florida and one in the State of Texas.Florida and one in the State of Texas.
FindingsFindings::
1)1) Eliminates the need for daily drainingEliminates the need for daily draining
2)2) Keeps the air system cleanKeeps the air system clean
3)3) Enhances Air Brake SafetyEnhances Air Brake Safety
4)4) Tangible Savings in the elimination of replacement parts & laborTangible Savings in the elimination of replacement parts & labor
reported to bereported to be $11,782.80$11,782.80 at the three test sites.at the three test sites.
5)5) Disadvantages:Disadvantages: NONENONE
ConclusionConclusion: ClearDrain will definitely decrease downtime of the air: ClearDrain will definitely decrease downtime of the air
brake system & eliminate condensation related problems.brake system & eliminate condensation related problems.
8. Loadcraft Industries TestingLoadcraft Industries Testing
Loadcraft Industries TX 1996-97Loadcraft Industries TX 1996-97
Two systems installed on oil rigs within the ArcticTwo systems installed on oil rigs within the Arctic
Circle with temperatures (Circle with temperatures (-40 C-40 C) most of the) most of the
year.year.
One system installed on rig on North Slope ofOne system installed on rig on North Slope of
Alaska for one year.Alaska for one year.
One system installed on rig in Saudi DesertOne system installed on rig in Saudi Desert
temperatures exceeding (temperatures exceeding (+125 F+125 F) ambient) ambient
during day but dropping to (during day but dropping to (30 F30 F) at night.) at night.
9. Loadcraft Industries TestingLoadcraft Industries Testing
(on oil rigs)(on oil rigs)
• FindingsFindings::
• Two installations at Arctic Circle replaced Bendix dryers (which hadTwo installations at Arctic Circle replaced Bendix dryers (which had
frozen) functioned without problemsfrozen) functioned without problems
• One installation at the North Slope of Alaska replaced an air dryerOne installation at the North Slope of Alaska replaced an air dryer
and has functioned without problemsand has functioned without problems
• One installation in the Saudi Desert functioned without anyOne installation in the Saudi Desert functioned without any
problems which was far better than expected.problems which was far better than expected.
• ConclusionConclusion::
• ClearDrain was used as a replacement for air dryers, alcoholClearDrain was used as a replacement for air dryers, alcohol
scrubbers & filter systems that would have problems.scrubbers & filter systems that would have problems. No problemsNo problems
with ClearDrain & in some cases it was introduced into an old airwith ClearDrain & in some cases it was introduced into an old air
system & it still functioned beyond their expectationssystem & it still functioned beyond their expectations..
10. Texas DOT TestingTexas DOT Testing
Texas Department of TransportationTexas Department of Transportation
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION OFFICERESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION OFFICE
Conducted a two and half year study on ClearDrain at two facilities within the State ofConducted a two and half year study on ClearDrain at two facilities within the State of
Texas.Texas.
These product evaluation results can also be found at the AASHTO Product EvaluationThese product evaluation results can also be found at the AASHTO Product Evaluation
List (APEL) website at: http://apel.1raD§portation.org/List (APEL) website at: http://apel.1raD§portation.org/
FindingsFindings::
The product was reported by the two evaluating districts to work as advertised andThe product was reported by the two evaluating districts to work as advertised and
recommended as a solution to air dryers,recommended as a solution to air dryers, recommend that the product be consideredrecommend that the product be considered
as a possible solution by each district as a retrofit and replacement for air dryers oras a possible solution by each district as a retrofit and replacement for air dryers or
equipment experiencing compressor or air dryer problems.equipment experiencing compressor or air dryer problems.
11. Manufacturer TestingManufacturer Testing
Conducted by a Major Air Compressor ManufacturerConducted by a Major Air Compressor Manufacturer
• ClearDrain performed as stated in its literatureClearDrain performed as stated in its literature
• Eliminated the need for any device to be placed between the compressor &Eliminated the need for any device to be placed between the compressor &
the wet tank. Benefits derived are thatthe wet tank. Benefits derived are that back pressure - generated by the airback pressure - generated by the air
dryer & the build-up of carbon due to the heated being restricted - is nowdryer & the build-up of carbon due to the heated being restricted - is now
curtailedcurtailed.. Compressor can function more effectively & efficientlyCompressor can function more effectively & efficiently..
• ClearDrain can purge 500 grams of moisture per cycle which converts toClearDrain can purge 500 grams of moisture per cycle which converts to
more than (16) ounces once every (15) minutesmore than (16) ounces once every (15) minutes
• ClearDrain needs no additional plumbing implementation (i.e. E-Con valve,ClearDrain needs no additional plumbing implementation (i.e. E-Con valve,
differential valve, one-way check valve or the return line – all required for airdifferential valve, one-way check valve or the return line – all required for air
dryer operation.)dryer operation.)
• Drops air system temperature to the ambient air temperatureDrops air system temperature to the ambient air temperature
• Drains the wet tank completely of moistureDrains the wet tank completely of moisture
12. State of FloridaState of Florida
• ClearDrain Has Been On The State ofClearDrain Has Been On The State of
Florida Contract for the Past (Florida Contract for the Past (1515) Years!) Years!
• It has now been approved for All (It has now been approved for All (3939))
Categories of Vehicles & Equipment onCategories of Vehicles & Equipment on
the State Contract!the State Contract!
13. Transit ApplicationTransit Application
((26 Months/65,000+ Miles26 Months/65,000+ Miles))
Control Vehicle with Oil/Water Separator, Air Dryer & Spitter ValveControl Vehicle with Oil/Water Separator, Air Dryer & Spitter Valve
(left photo); ClearDrain Equipped No Oil/Water Separator, No Air(left photo); ClearDrain Equipped No Oil/Water Separator, No Air
Dryer, No Spitter Valve (right photo). Both vehicles traveled identicalDryer, No Spitter Valve (right photo). Both vehicles traveled identical
routes. Control vehicle had carbon baked into air line.routes. Control vehicle had carbon baked into air line.
14. Stewart & StevensonStewart & Stevenson
• Oil rigs in Russia and Kazakhstan forOil rigs in Russia and Kazakhstan for
more than (8) years.more than (8) years.
• Custom application of two (90 foot)Custom application of two (90 foot)
vehicles for a sustained, special projectvehicles for a sustained, special project
conducted at the Arctic Circle drilling iceconducted at the Arctic Circle drilling ice
core samples.core samples.
15. Carbon Impacted CompressorCarbon Impacted Compressor
Lines with just (1) DesiccantLines with just (1) Desiccant
Dryer After (8) MonthsDryer After (8) Months
16. ClearDrainClearDrain
Visual Air SystemVisual Air System
BenefitsBenefits
Photos of New Class 8 Tractor Having ClearDrainPhotos of New Class 8 Tractor Having ClearDrain
Installed Prior To Beginning Beverage RouteInstalled Prior To Beginning Beverage Route
Service In Newark NJ.Service In Newark NJ. It Never Had An Air DryerIt Never Had An Air Dryer..
17. Visual Inspection of Class 8 Tractor ToVisual Inspection of Class 8 Tractor To
Determine Benefit To Brake DiaphramsDetermine Benefit To Brake Diaphrams
AfterAfter 100K100K MilesMiles
18. Visual Inspection of Class 8 Tractor ToVisual Inspection of Class 8 Tractor To
Determine Benefit To Brake DiaphramDetermine Benefit To Brake Diaphram
AfterAfter 100K100K MilesMiles
19. Visual Inspection of Class 8 Tractor ToVisual Inspection of Class 8 Tractor To
Determine Benefit To Brake DiaphramDetermine Benefit To Brake Diaphram
Chamber AfterChamber After 100K100K MilesMiles
20. Vehicle Revisited AfterVehicle Revisited After 150K150K MilesMiles
• The purpose of revisiting this same vehicleThe purpose of revisiting this same vehicle
was to determine air system benefitswas to determine air system benefits
beyond brake diaphrams and to determinebeyond brake diaphrams and to determine
benefit to air valves that receive heavybenefit to air valves that receive heavy
brake application.brake application.
21. Visual Inspection of Same Class 8 TractorVisual Inspection of Same Class 8 Tractor
To Determine Benefits To Brake DiaphramTo Determine Benefits To Brake Diaphram
& Chamber& Chamber After 150K MilesAfter 150K Miles
22. Visual Inspection of Same Class 8 TractorVisual Inspection of Same Class 8 Tractor
To Determine Benefits To Air ValvesTo Determine Benefits To Air Valves AfterAfter
150K150K MilesMiles
23. Visual Inspection of Same Class 8 TractorVisual Inspection of Same Class 8 Tractor
To Determine Benefits To Air ValvesTo Determine Benefits To Air Valves AfterAfter
150K150K MilesMiles
24. Visual Inspection of Same Class 8 TractorVisual Inspection of Same Class 8 Tractor
To Determine Benefits To Air ValvesTo Determine Benefits To Air Valves AfterAfter
150K150K MilesMiles
29. No Pet Cock – Spitter At Top ofNo Pet Cock – Spitter At Top of
TankTank
30. Drain Manifold – After Dryer,Drain Manifold – After Dryer,
Spitters on Air Tanks -Spitters on Air Tanks - Driver is StillDriver is Still
Required to Drain the Air TanksRequired to Drain the Air Tanks!!
32. Dual Dryers:Dual Dryers: Pre-Filter, DualPre-Filter, Dual
Canisters, Separate Wet Tank toCanisters, Separate Wet Tank to
Manually Drain plusManually Drain plus 40 and 65 lb.40 and 65 lb.
BracketsBrackets!!
• Frank Chille – Toll Free 800.990.6163Frank Chille – Toll Free 800.990.6163
Email –Email – sales@cleardrainusa.comsales@cleardrainusa.com
• John Middleton - Home OfficeJohn Middleton - Home Office
252.335.4570252.335.4570
Email –Email –
john.middleton@cleardrainusa.comjohn.middleton@cleardrainusa.com
34. Solving Problems On The MostSolving Problems On The Most
Extreme Applications WorldwideExtreme Applications Worldwide
35. Loadcraft Industries ApplicationLoadcraft Industries Application
• Eight axle/eight airEight axle/eight air
tank mobile oil rigtank mobile oil rig
• Air balanced lift axleAir balanced lift axle
• 110 foot air operated110 foot air operated
frame extensionframe extension
• Two air operatedTwo air operated
motors at mastheadmotors at masthead
• Up to 2000 HP/rigUp to 2000 HP/rig
• Downtime costsDowntime costs
$35/second$35/second
• (20) Years Worldwide(20) Years Worldwide
