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Brake air drying using low pressure desiccant wheel

US7326277B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2004
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/4566
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention comprises a temperature swing adsorption system for providing dry air to an air brake system. More particularly, there is provided a desiccant wheel upstream of the air compressor to dry air prior to its compression.

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