What is an air lock?
The air lock is the air bubble in the liquid pipe system that creates an obstacle, slows down the flow speed or stops it completely. Air locks can occur in a number of systems and there are several techniques that operators can use to solve them. This term should not be confused with an air chamber, a closed chamber separating two or more chambers apart or allowing movement between the spaces of different pressures. Along the way, it can collect and integrate smaller air bubbles and create an even larger air pocket. When the pocket hits the upper part of the plumbing, it prevents the liquid from moving through the system because it cannot push through the air bubble or push the air bubble forward in the pipeline. The air lock is commonly found in fuel lines, boilers and radiators.
This situation can be accompanied by clicking and other strange sounds caused by pressure inside the symptom. One option to enforce the air lock is to change the pressure in parts, BReduce the pressure so that the bubble can escape or increase the pressure to allow the fluid to break through the bubble. Another technique is to open the valve connected to the top of the pipe. Many systems include such lines bleeding valves to release air and allow the fluid to flow normally again.
Frequent repetition of the air lock in the system may indicate a problem with pressure or other characteristics. The technician will have to evaluate the system to determine how and where the air gets up and what can be done to prevent blockage in the future.
In connection with the fermentation bathtub, a special type of air lock may occur. As fermentation of beer and wine, gases are formed and begin to rise to the surface of the container, causing pressure to increase. Without relief, the vessel would explode and create a catastrophic mess. Leaving the container open to allow ventilation to allow, because the mixture can be infected or oxidized. The solution is to install a valve that allows carbon dioxide out,While oxygen keeps away. These systems rely on the air lock, where the gas rises to the top, while the liquid remains on the bottom to prevent unintentional release of beer or wine.