Compressed gas systems utilizing a variable pressure membrane air drier, and method of operation thereof
US6616735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2313/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A compressed gas system utilizing a membrane air dryer is shown wherein, during unloading, additional sweep gas is provided to the membrane air dryer to prevent excess moisture from being introduced into the accumulator at the end of each unloading cycle. A membrane air drier for use in such system is also described.
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