5.6.6
Water separator
The water separator removes water from the scavenge air. This prevents damage and gives better
combustion in the cylinders. Water occurs when the scavenge air cooler (SAC) decreases the
temperature of wet air. Water also occurs during the wash procedure of the SAC.
) hold back the water in the air flow. This water collects at the bottom
of the frame (003) and then flows back to the drain system.
Fig 5-33
Water separator (generic)
003
002
001
Legend
001
Air flow
003
Frame
002
Profile
X72-B
AA00-6708-00AAA-043A-A
Operation Manual
Water separator
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
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