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Compressor installation with drying device for compressed gas and method for drying compressed gas

US11247166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2020
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/4009
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compressor installation with drying device for compressed gas, with the drying device containing a housing with a drying zone and a regeneration zone; where in the housing a drying agent is provided; and where the pressure line includes a heat-exchanger for cooling the compressed gas before it enters the drying zone. A tap-off pipe is connected to the discharge line that is connected to a cooling inlet of the heat-exchanger, while the heat-exchanger further includes a cooling outlet that is connected to the inlet of the regeneration zone, while the outlet of the regeneration zone is connected to the pressure line.

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