Dryer regeneration through heat of compression and pressure swing desorption
US4783432A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/402
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved method and apparatus for regenerating desiccant in an adsorption dryer is disclosed. The method utilizes a two-phase regeneration, the first phase using the heat from the compressed gas supply to desorb a portion of the moisture from a regenerating desiccant chamber, with the second phase utilizing low pressure, dry product gas. The heat of compression/pressure swing combination offers reduced regeneration energy requirements with improved dewpoint performance.
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