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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Choosing A Compressed Air Dryer
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For example drying compressed air only to the level needed will reduce your energy costs. If a 40�F dew point is okay but another user requires -45�F don't dry all the air to -45�F. It can take less than 1 kW per 100 cfm for a dryer to produce 35-40�F pressure dew point but it can take as much as 4 kW per 100 cfm fro a dryer to provide a -45�F dew point. It's easier to understand if you realize that dryers are all rated based on the there 100's.Inlet air pressure 100 psigInlet air temperature 100�FAmbient temperature 100�F Other conditions will require that you input correction factors. You will need to find this information either in your user manuals or the manufacturers catalog. You need to apply the same installation considerations to a dryer as you would an air compressor. Read carefully and follow the manufacturer's directions. Air dryers are found in a variety of situations. Some you might not even realize such as your dentist's office. Probably one of the most flexible compressor items on the market. The most common form of air dryer is a refrigerator dryer and it is also the most practical for industrial usage. It's too bad that they are also misunderstood so much of the time. The drying of compressed air is actually not as complicated as it is usually made out to be. There are very few manufacturers' that don't use compressed air because it is so reliable and easy to control. It's also very energy efficient which is why it is used for critical machinery, industrial applications, medical, mining, and petrochemical applications. The process that creates compressed air makes it unusable for many processes. But for those that is does work it's definitely an affordable time saver.You application will decide what type of compressed air dryer you need to invest in so do your research so that you understand what you need and where to get it for the best price. About The Author: Adam works as a air compressor technician for over 7 years. For his work, he finds it advantageous to keep a notebook on the common problems and fixes of the various brands and models that he works on. At http://www.aircompressorhut.com, he makes this information open to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different air compressor. |
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