摘要：A large electronics manufacturer expanded a critical production line by adding a new compressed air branch. At the initial stage,

A large electronics manufacturer expanded a critical production line by adding a new compressed air branch. At the initial stage, operations appeared normal. However, after a few days, the nitrogen system frequently exceeded dew point limits, causing downstream inert protection to fail. Several processes were forced to shut down, leading to direct economic losses and product scrap.

Root cause tracing showed that while the compressed air system maintained rated pressure and flow, the air quality deteriorated significantly due to a sharp drop in drying efficiency. The system dew point fell from the original -40°C to below -10°C, triggering a series of chain problems. This case highlights that the air drying and dehumidification process in compressor systems determines whether they can reliably support high-precision manufacturing over the long term. Even without alarms, dew point fluctuations may become hidden risk sources.

The direct consequence of abnormal dew point is increased moisture content in compressed air, leading to the following issues:

Pipeline corrosion and rust particle detachment, affecting instrumentation accuracy.

Damage or sticking of pneumatic components, disrupting production rhythm.

Failure of downstream nitrogen inert systems, creating process safety hazards.

Decline in product yield in precision manufacturing, potentially leading to batch scrap.

Abnormal compressor load increases, accelerating component wear.

Dew point fluctuations are not only about dryer performance but may also indicate shortcomings in overall system operation strategies and equipment reliability.

Although no alarms were triggered during this incident, potential underlying causes included:

Adsorbent capacity decay in dryers: Failure to replace desiccant in time or incomplete regeneration.

Gas flow surges from new branch lines: System overload leading to misalignment between compressors and dryers.

Excess moisture in compressed air: Malfunction of primary filters or drains, allowing water into the main system.

Increased ambient temperature and humidity: Reducing efficiency of refrigeration dryers and post-treatment units.

Improper equipment selection or delayed maintenance: System design weaknesses exposed under varying loads.

Such problems often occur at points of system expansion, coexistence of old and new equipment, or during emergency production adjustments.

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Implementing online monitoring systems: Real-time trend alerts to prevent “silent failures.”

Evaluating and optimizing pipeline air distribution: Reducing local fluctuations with system adjustments.

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On-site engineer support: 24/7 on-site engineers backed by cloud monitoring to safeguard production lines.

Compressed air is often called the “fourth utility” of manufacturing. Under high cleanliness and stability demands, dew point instability is one of the most overlooked yet most destructive hidden risks.

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With over a decade of expertise in compressed air and nitrogen system rentals, FOOENS RENTAL has developed a complete response mechanism for “dew point abnormality” incidents. Whether system optimization, modification, or reliability enhancement, FOOENS RENTAL leverages Oil-Free Air Compressor Rental as the core to build sustainable, high-quality compressed air assurance systems for its clients.

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