Maximum Separation
The Van Steenburgh system provides maximum separation of oil, acid, moisture and hard particle contaminants through its unique method of pumping the refrigerant liquid or vapor at high velocity and high temperature into the separation chamber as it drops to near zero velocity. This causes the oil, acid, water and hard particle contaminants to drop to the bottom where they can be retrieved along with the maximum amount of retrievable oil.
No other system does this
Sub-Cooling
The vapor from the separator passes through the compressor to the air condenser where it is condensed to liquid. It then passes to the Chill Chambers where it is sub-cooled to 15 to 40 degrees F/-9 or 4 degrees F C. This aids in the transfer of the refrigerant to a cylinder or system at room temperature or warmer. It also enhances the drying/filtering process.
No other system does this
Drying/Filtering
Sub-cooled refrigerant dries more efficiently. We take advantage of this by recirculating the sub-cooled refrigerant at the rate of 300-400 lbs. / 136.3 to 181.8 kg an hour (based on ambient range). This means maximum drying.
No other system does this
Pump Vapor
The Van Steenburgh system employs patented Compressor Liquid Injection during vapor removal. This means we pump a cylinder or system to atmospheric pressure without harm to the compressor. Get those last pounds, don't send them back to the vendor.
No other system does this
Non-Condensable Separation
The combination of sub cooling and the on-board storage where the refrigerant is constantly being re-circulated, means maximum separation. The "air out" switch allows you to purge all non-condensables.
No other system does this
