Complete air filters

How do complete air filters work? 

Every combustion engine and compressor needs air to generate its power. This is usually drawn from the immediate surroundings; typically by sucking in the air or forcing it into the combustion chamber via a turbocharger or small compressor. However, combustion air supplied in this way contains large quantities of dust or dirt particles of various sizes. Were these particles to get inside the engine, they would cause severe damage. To prevent this, the combustion air is first passed through an air filter, which removes these harmful particles.

Types of complete air filters 

The size of the air filter should be matched to the performance of the engine. Either single-stage or two-stage filters can be used. In a single-stage air filter, the air is fed directly through the filter medium. In a two-stage air filter, the air stream is deflected after entering the air filter housing, causing it to rotate. The resulting centrifugal force causes more of the coarse dirt particles to be separated and discharged via the dust discharge valve. The dirt particles can also be extracted via an ejector. In addition, coarse dirt can be removed upstream of the air filter via an attached pre-separator.