WHAT IS DELIQUESCENT DRYING TECHNOLOGY? Have you heard of the word deliquescent? Wondering what a deliquescent dryer is? Or how Deliquescent Technology works? Is it harder to say than actually understand? Van Air Systems uses the term “deliquescent” very frequently, especially since we manufacturer deliquescent desiccants specifically for our deliquescent…
GOOD. BETTER. BEST GUIDE TO COMPRESSED AIR TREATMENT SYSTEMS Do you need Compressed Air? Currently using a Moisture Separator? Or an Aftercooler? Let us break down the differences of a Moisture Separator, Aftercooler and Air Dryer.
1. Your air supply, how dry do you need it? Answer: Dry enough so that no moisture will condense in your air lines. Whatever type of compressed air dryer you ultimately select, the objective is the same – to prevent moisture from condensing in your compressed air lines where it…
By William J. Ulrich Adapted from Machine Design Magazine Like gas, electricity, and water, compressed air is a common utility in most industrial and process plants. Typically, pneumatics consumes 10 to 15% of a plant’s electrical energy, according to most experts. The big difference is that while the other utilities…
By William J. Ulrich Adapted from Plant Engineering Magazine One of the most common service problems with downstream compressed air equipment is damage caused by excessive liquid–compressed air professionals often call this “Death by Drowning.” A flood of liquid goes downstream, overwhelms filters and dryers, and ends up in the…