How do I choose an air dryer for my air compressor?

The following information is required to properly select an air dryer:

  1. Maximum air flow in standard cubic feet per minute (scfm)
  2. Inlet air pressure.
  3. Inlet air temperature.
  4. Ambient air temperature (and water temperature if condenser is water-cooled)
  5. Desired pressure dew point.
  6. Utilities required.
  7. Installation.

What size dryer do I need for my compressor?

To figure out the right-sized dryer, divide the total flow by the total correction factor: 200 cfm / 0.861= 232 cfm (at standard conditions). Now, you can look at the dryers’ stated capacity on the dryer literature (excerpt shown below) and see which one will dry 232 cfm effectively.

What is the use of dryer in air compressors?

The basic function of the air dryer is to remove moisture from the air by cooling it with a refrigerant. Thus, the water vapor is condensed, and the air can be compressed. The result is dry compressed air, which can be used in compressed air equipment without causing any damage.

How do you size a desiccant air dryer?

To size the desiccant air dryer to match this compressor, we need to calculate 65% of the total CFM, in this case, 20. The max output is no more than 13 CFM or 65% of the total CFM of 20. The desiccant air dryer only needs to work at 13 CFM to fit the compressor and match the total dry air needed.

Is it OK to leave an air compressor full?

With so much air under so much pressure, can you leave an air compressor full? The short answer is yes, it is perfectly safe to leave an air compressor full. However, this assumes that it has been properly maintained, with regular draining to remove accumulated moisture from inside the tank.

Why is a dryer necessary?

Having a dryer at home provides great benefits when it comes to having your laundry done. A daily housekeeping task, air-drying fresh laundry not only takes time and effort; space and weather constraints are also what makes air-drying clothes a hassle.

What is a compressor dehydrator?

Model 200 Series dehydrators are fully self-contained compressor dehydrators capable of providing dry air for small volume demands like microwave, radar systems, and broadcast transmission line applications.