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December 5, 2024
5 min
This week, we’re finishing up our discussion of the energy-efficient technologies housed within or related to the twin tower desiccant dryer. So far, we have discussed filters and sonic nozzles and inlet valves and the dew point controller in our previous posts on the subject.
Twin tower desiccant dryers use adsorption to reduce the amount of moisture in the AirNet. This is a common form of air treatment with the goal of producing high quality, dry air. However, the mere presence of a desiccant dryer within a compressed air system does not guarantee that the required air quality of a process will be met. Rather, to ensure the highest air quality, the entire system should be monitored and measured for performance as well as energy efficiency.
In addition to its dryer operation and alarm conditions indicators, an integrated Elektronikon controller collects detailed dryer performance data. This information can help compressed air users determine the most effective use of the dryer and increase energy efficiency by streamlining processes.
A Zero Purge dryer design also contributes to energy efficiency by eliminating air losses. In this design, a blower, rather than process air, cools the desiccant after the heating stage. The cost of running the cooler is significantly less than the cost of generating compressed air, therefore reducing overall operating costs.
Feel free to contact us with your questions about dryer technology or leave a comment below. And, tune in every Thursday to learn about the innovative technologies behind compressed air.
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