Compressed Air Coolers
Extreme heat can inhibit fiber optic cable installation
and damage fiber optic cable and duct. When cable blowing,
air is compressed and heat is generated.
For example,air that enters a compressor at 100 °F (37 °C)
exits the compressor at 350°F (176°C). At this temperature,
fiber optic cable jacket and duct softening can occur. Heat
problems can also occur if the duct run is exposed to direct
sunlight. The Condux Compressed Air Cooler can help prevent
heat damage to fiber optic cable and duct during cable blowing
operations.
The Condux Compressed Air Cooler cools compressed air from
a maximum temperature of 350° F (176° C), to within 20°F
(11°C) of the ambient temperature. For example,if the ambient
temperature is 100° F (37° C), air from the air compressor
enters the air cooler at 350° F (176° C). That air will leave
the cooler at approximately 120° F (49° C). Cooling the air
reduces the chances of heat damage to the cable and duct.
The Condux Compressed Air Cooler also removes moisture from
the air. Water from humid air can dilute cable blowing lubricant
and collect in the duct run.
Use of the Condux Compressed Air Cooler is recommended when
ambient air temperatures reach 90°F (32°C) or more and/or
the duct is exposed to direct sunlight.
Minimum ambient operating temperature: 35°F (1°C)
Maximum inlet operating temperature: 350°F (176°C)
Maximum operating pressure: 250 psi (17 bar)
