The Advantages Of Energy-saving Refrigerated Dryers

Most people who have an industrial air compressor will own or have owned a refrigerated air dryer, which is one of the most common components used when removing moisture from compressed air systems. There is a large number of different types and styles of refrigerated air dryers on the market today, so you need to be sure you know what you are looking for. When trying to purchase an air dryer to install in your system, you must consider the initial cost, reliability and long-term operating expenses of the potential choice of dryer.

A refrigerated air dryer simply uses a heat exchanger and a refrigeration system to reduce the temperature of the air within the air compressor. This, then, causes any moisture to condense outside of the machine. After this has happened, the moisture is separated and discharged from the air compressor using one of various methods. Because these methods vary from one kind of air dryer to the next, the particular method used is determined by the type of dryer that one owns.

One of these types is an energy saving air dryer. This kind has the ability to unload or turn off the refrigeration side of the dryer when it is going through periods of low activity. This not only reduces the overall energy consumption of the machine (therefore lowering the cost of using it), but can also add to the longevity and reliability of the dryer because it is not constantly being used at its maximum capacity. There are many different styles of energy efficient dryers available for someone to use. Some of these include dual control dryers, thermal mass dryers, and flooded evaporator dryers. Conditions of the area surrounding the intended location of the air dryer, as well as the condition of that location and the size of the dryer, will all play a big role in selecting the right dryer for your plant.

The modern generation of energy saving refrigerated dryers have design features that not only allow them to use up to a third less energy during performance than previous models, but also a tenth less energy when simply standing idle. Many of these dryers are also constructed to be environmentally friendly and have a low ozone impact. By combining the essentials of a refrigerated air dryer with an updated, cost effective and energy saving model, a company can not only save money in electrical costs, but can also add longevity and reliability to their system.