Conair W Series - How It Works

THE PROCESS (DRYING) CYCLE
The process blower pulls moist air from the top of the drying
hopper. The air passes through the process filter and aftercooler,
then into the desiccant wheel, where moisture is removed. The dry
air is delivered to the hopper (after it passes through the optional
precooler, if installed) where a spreader cone evenly distributes the
air through the material.
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How It Works
The Carousel Plus W Series Dryer achieves continuous, closed loop drying by
passing air simultaneously through two heaters and a continuously rotating
desiccant wheel.
THE PROCESS (DRYING) CYCLE
The process blower pulls moist air from the top of the drying hopper. The air
passes through the process filter and aftercooler, then into the desiccant wheel,
where moisture is removed. The now dry air moves through the optional precooler
(if installed) and process heater, where it is heated to the drying temperature select-
ed by the operator. The hot, dry air is delivered to the hopper where a spreader
cone evenly distributes the air through the material.
The Cooling Cycle
Regenerated desiccant must be cooled before it rotates back into the process cycle.
The process blower pushes a small amount of air through the cooling section of the
desiccant wheel. The cooling air then passes through the aftercooler and repeats
the circuit.
The Regeneration Cycle
The regeneration blower pulls air through the regeneration filter into the dryer’s
regeneration heater. The air is heated to 350° F {177° C} before it is pushed into
the “wet” section of the wheel. The hot air purges moisture from the desiccant.
The moist air is blown out the exhaust at the back of the dryer.