Water vapor & any impurities in the air can lead to damage to the air compression system and can harm the integrity of the whole system. To free from rust, corrosion, mold, and freezing wide range of industries use compressed air dryer systems. It is most important to understand the different properties of various types of air dryers in the market that matches your application.

An air dryer plays a major role in keeping the compressor system free from moisture and offers improved air quality. An air dryer for the compressor should be selected based on the amount of moisture that the tank can endure & the amount of moisture that is expelled from the system.

Keynotes:

Check with temperatures — End use of the compressed air temperature at which the system works needs to be evaluated.

Ex: Refrigerated compressed air dryer uses works under the lowest dew point of 3 degrees Celsius, if the air temperature falls below this dew point your will is at risk. For this, you need to use a desiccant compressed air dryer where it works under very low dew points.

Check the capacity — The capacity and the maximum pressure should be right for the air compressor. A refrigerated air dryer is the most economical one which consumes low energy.
Check with hidden costs — The purchase price of the air dryer and yearly energy costs is not only expenses. There are some hidden costs to be bearable when buying air dryers.

Ex1: An air dryer may cause an extra pressure drop like a 0.3 bar pressure drop in the compressed air system which leads to more energy consumption.

Ex2: if you are decided to buy the desiccant compressed air dryer, check the regeneration of the desiccant. If it is done with compressed air it is an expensive one as it will consume about 15 to 20% of the dryer’s maximum capacity.

Check the actual performance –A check on the actual performance of the obtaining units in real-time plant operating conditions is to be measured.
Installation of filter regulators is advisable as the air at low pressure is used.

Wrapping up

Air treatment is a part of the compressed air system. Removing the moisture and contaminants from the compressed air can prolong the life of your equipment & finding a suitable compressed air dryer for your needs can reduce the costs.

If you are looking for compressed air dryers, Contact Gem Equipments (P) Ltd. They are the leading compressed air dryer manufacturers in India providing expert service.