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Compressed dry air supply system

US5699673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1996
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B39/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compressed dry air supply system includes an air compressor which uses water for lubricating and cooling the movable parts thereof. Compressed air obtained from the compressor is sufficiently dehumidified by a refrigerator type dryer. The water produced due to the dehumidification of the compressed air is received in a water tank, and some of the water held in the water tank is recycled back to the compressor.

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