An Air and Dirt Separator is a key component in hydronic heating and cooling systems, designed to remove entrapped air and suspended dirt particles from the circulating water. These impurities, if not removed, can lead to reduced system efficiency, increased wear on components, corrosion, noise, and even system failure over time.

The air separator function removes microbubbles and trapped air that naturally accumulate in a closed-loop system. Air can cause blockages, disrupt heat transfer, and create noise in pipes and radiators. The dirt separator part captures fine debris, such as rust particles, scale, and sand, that can circulate through the system due to pipe corrosion or impurities in the water. These particles, if left unchecked, can clog valves, pumps, and heat exchangers.

Air and dirt separators use specially designed internal chambers with low-flow zones and mesh or coalescing elements that allow air bubbles to rise and dirt particles to settle out of the fluid stream. The air is vented out through an automatic air vent at the top, while the collected dirt settles at the bottom and is periodically removed through a drain valve.

By continuously removing air and dirt, this device helps maintain optimal heat exchange, prolong equipment life, and reduce maintenance needs, making it an essential part of modern HVAC and hydronic systems.

Inventure offers Inline/ Tangential type Air and Dirt manufactured by ViRA – Turkey with Size Ranging from  DN 50-600. Units can also be customized as per project requirement.