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Compressed Air Industry ENERGY MANAGEMENT | 01/08 | What energy-saving features do the refrigerated dryers have? Virtually all dryers and air system components contribute to pressure loss. However, there is no question that dryers with the lowest pressure drop deliver real savings for users. Our MB Dryer saves energy by delivering one of the lowest pressure drops in the market. Also, thanks to the large surface area of the heat exchanger and the direct heat transfer design, Mikropor dryers use virtually all of the cold energy produced by the refrigerant unit. This not only delivers a good dewpoint, it also lowers energy consumption. In addition to that, standard MB dryers are non-cycling and run in continuous mode, eliminating costly starts and stops. The 3 in 1 Monobloc Heat Exchanger delivers a low pressure-drop and that translates to very real energy savings. The 3 in 1 refers to three key zones of the heat exchanger: p p The 1st is the Air/Air entry where the exiting air pre-cools the incoming air The 2nd is the Refrigerant zone where our unique copper fins guarantee a near perfect heat transfer between refrigerant and compressed air The 3rd is the integrated Moisture Separator where both mechanical direction change and gravity work to remove liquid from the air so the no-loss float drain can automatically remove it p Plate Heat Exchanger Design Please describe the refrigeration circuit in the refrigerated dryers The refrigerant unit is a direct expansion type. The dryer circuit is regulated by two valves — a Thermostatic Expansion Valve and a Hot Gas Bypass Valve. This high efficiency regulation system guarantees that the heat exchanger is used at 100% of capacity. The refrigerant liquid level is adjusted to the optimal level with the thermostatic expansion valve and the hot gas bypass valve maintains the refrigerant low pressure and the optimal heat exchanger temperature. The large surface area of the heat exchanger and the direct heat transfer of the copper fin design allows the MB Dryer to use all of the cold energy produced by the system. This ensures the guarantee of a good dewpoint and low energy consumption. Motorized Ball Valves THE CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS JORC offers a product range that covers ALL condensate requirements. We provide total quality and reliability so that you don’t have to compromise—our range of versatile and cost-effective solutions are designed to meet all of your condensate management needs. Through continued investment in research and development, we offer up-to-date solutions that you can count on. At JORC we never compromise on Quality or Reliability—why should you? Magnetic Zero Air Loss Drains Electronic Zero Air Loss Drains Contact us today: JORC Industrial LLC. 1146 River Road • New Castle, DE 19720 Phone: 302-395-0310 • Fax: 302-395-0312 E-mail: info@jorc.com See our new online catalog at www.jorc.com Timer Drains Compressed Air Leak Detector Oil Water Separators www.airbestpractices.com 29 http://www.jorc.com http://www.jorc.com http://www.airbestpractices.com

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Compressed Air Best Practices - January 2008 Contents Focus Industry Features Compressed Air Industry Articles From the Editor Real World Best Practices: Selecting A VSD Rotary Compressor Audit of the Month: Energy Savings in Peru The Low-Hanging Fruit in Pneumatic Systems Mikropor America, Inc. Wireless Sensor Networks: Improve Efficiency in Compressed Air Systems Special Report: The Chicago Pneumatic Compressor Launch in North America The Importance of Measuring Vacuum The Comp-Air Service Co. Special Report: The 2007 NAACD Wall Street Watch Advertiser Index Job Market

Compressed Air Best Practices - January 2008

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