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Dual purpose dryers for high flow

US9180854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2014
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2034

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

Abstract

A system and method of controlling an air dryer system having first and second air dryers configured to receive compressed air from a compressor, such as a compressor of a vehicle, including operating the first and second air dryers in a first mode corresponding to a high flow mode wherein the first and second air dryers are connected in parallel with the air compressor, monitoring a condition related to a low compressor output state, and operating the first and second air dryers in a second mode corresponding to a continuous flow mode when the low compressor output state is detected.

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