An Overview of the Compressed Air Systems We Offer

Here at Air & Vacuum Process, we specialize in compressed air systems that are essential across a multitude of industries. If you are looking to invest in these systems for your facility and would like some guidance, we have you covered with this guide!

Background on Compressed Air Dryer Systems

Compressed air dehydration is the process of removing moisture from compressed air, which is important for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of pneumatic systems.

The process involves the use of specialized equipment that is designed to lower the dew point of the compressed air, which in turn helps to prevent moisture buildup and corrosion within the system. This process is necessary for a variety of industries that rely on clean, dry air.

The process of compressed air dehydration typically involves the following steps:

1. Filtration: The compressed air is first passed through a series of filters to remove any large particles or contaminants that may be present in the air. This helps to prevent damage to the dehydration equipment and ensures that the air is clean and free from any contaminants that could cause problems within the pneumatic system.
2. Cooling: Once the compressed air has been filtered, it is then cooled to reduce its temperature and lower its dew point. This is typically achieved by passing the air through a refrigerated dryer, which uses a refrigerant to cool the air and remove moisture.
3. Separation: After the compressed air has been cooled, it is then passed through a separator, which removes any remaining moisture from the air. This is typically done using a specialized membrane or adsorbent material that is designed to attract and trap moisture molecules.
4. Purification: Once the compressed air has been separated from any remaining moisture, it is then purified to remove any impurities or contaminants that may still be present. This is typically done using a series of activated carbon filters, which help to remove any remaining impurities from the air.
5. Storage: Finally, the purified and dehydrated compressed air is stored in a specialized tank or reservoir, where it can be used as needed within the pneumatic system.

The process of compressed air dehydration is critical for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of certain systems. By removing moisture from the compressed air, the process helps to prevent corrosion, reduce equipment downtime, and increase the lifespan of the system as a whole.

Regenerative Compressed Air Dryers

Regenerative compressed air dryers are powerful machines used to remove moisture from compressed air by passing it through a special desiccant material, such as silica gel or activated alumina. This process is known as adsorption, and it is used to achieve extremely low dew points in compressed air systems. Here are some of the key uses for these regenerative compressed air dryer systems:

1. Variety of Industrial processes: Many industrial processes require compressed air that is free from moisture, such as food and beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and electronics assembly. Regenerative compressed air dryers are often used in these applications to ensure that the compressed air meets the required quality standards.
2. Pneumatic tools: Moisture in compressed air can cause damage to pneumatic tools, leading to reduced lifespan and increased maintenance costs. Compressed air dryers can help to prevent this by ensuring that the air used in these tools is dry and free from moisture.
3. Spray painting: Moisture in compressed air can also cause problems in spray painting applications, leading to uneven or inconsistent paint finishes.
4. Laboratory equipment: Many laboratory applications require compressed air that is free from moisture, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. Regenerative compressed air dryers are often used in these applications to ensure that the compressed air does not interfere with the accuracy or precision of the testing equipment.
5. Air brake systems: Moisture in compressed air can cause problems in air brake systems, leading to reduced braking performance and increased maintenance costs.

We carry industry-leading Aircel and Van Air Regenerative dryers right here in our online store.

Single Tower Deliquescent Dryers

Single tower deliquescent dryers are a type of compressed air dryer that use a desiccant material, such as calcium chloride, to absorb moisture from compressed air. As the desiccant absorbs moisture, it dissolves into a liquid that can be drained from the dryer in question. Here are some of the main uses for the single tower deliquescent dryer systems that we carry:

1. Construction sites: Single tower deliquescent dryer systems are often used on construction sites to dry compressed air used for various pneumatic tools.
2. Sandblasting: Moisture in compressed air can cause problems in sandblasting applications, leading to clogs or blockages in the equipment. Single tower deliquescent dryers can help to prevent this by removing moisture from the compressed air before it is used in the sandblasting process.
3. Oil and gas industrial processes: The oil and gas industry often uses compressed air to power equipment and instruments. Single tower deliquescent dryers can be used to remove moisture from the compressed air, which helps to prevent corrosion and other damage to the equipment.
4. Food processing: Compressed air is often used in the food processing industry for various tasks, such as filling containers or powering certain specialized tools. Single tower dryers of this kind can be used to ensure that the compressed air used in these applications is dry and free from moisture.

Specialty And High Pressure Applications

Here in our online store we also carry a variety of other compressed air systems, such as refrigerated air dryers, automobile brake system testing desiccant air dryers, pneumatic pressure testing for heat exchangers, and much more.

If you need a special compressed air system, please get in touch with us or view this section of our store here where we highlight these specialty and high pressure systems.

Regardless of the specific industry, it’s important to make sure that you have the right air drying equipment on hand that is able to supply you with the clean, dry air you need. This is one of our specialties here at Air & Vacuum Process: don’t hesitate to contact us for more information if you are interested in investing in one of our effective compressed air solutions.