INSTALLATION, START-UP & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL NO.: SD-820 / SD-1710
REV 1 – AUGUST 03,.2001
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SECTION 1
1.4 PRODUCT INFORMATION
The adsorption dryer is used for the purpose of drying compressed air and other gases
according to its respective design. As a "standard model" the adsorption dryer is
equipped with two desiccant vessels and a pre- and after-filter, and depending on
certain conditions at the outlet, provides pure, dry and oil-free compressed air or
gases.
1.4.1 Pressure vessel regulations
The pressure vessels are designed according to the standard technical requirements.
They fulfill the test of the certifying procedure and carry the “U”, “UM” ASME Symbol.
Range of application
Type SD-820 – SD-1710
Operating overpressure Max. 150 PSIG
Temperature
Max.
Min.
500 °F
-20 °F
1.4.2 Airtightness test
All adsorption dryers are subjected to an airtightness test prior to shipment using
compressed air.
1.4.3 Overloading
Attention!
Protect the adsorption dryer from overloads!
The adsorption dryer can become overloaded, if:
−
The flow capacity of the medium to be dried
increases,
−
The temperature of the air at entry, and
correspondingly its humidity increases,
−
The min. operating pressure is under cut,
−
The pre-filtration and separation of impurities are not
sufficient.
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