Overview: Failure to remove moisture in compressed air systems can result in condensation in piping, pneumatic tools, and instruments, leading to damage and premature failure. Keeping that in mind, this white paper focuses on use of desiccant dryers as a solution for reducing moisture in compressed air systems. Causes for the presence of water in compressed air systems are explained, along with the detrimental effects that condensed water can have on the performance of system components. The paper lists the various benefits of using dryers for addressing moisture problem in pneumatic applications. It also describes the features, operation, and applications of refrigeration and adsorption dryers. Different factors for achieving cost-effective system design are mentioned and the long term benefits of choosing quality air dryers in comparison to lower priced models are highlighted.
