Energy Efficient Dryers and Filtration
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The new CONCEPT WVModular dryers provide a reliable dew point down to -70ºC, with a standard dewpoint available at -25ºC and -40ºC. They are an example of modern engineering technology, giving the user a value for money installation.
Manufactured using state of the art technology and in accordance with industry best practices, WVM dryers offer enhanced reliability at the lowest running costs. The WVM dryers use vacuum technology with low regeneration temperatures and the economical ratio of desiccant. This results in optimum efficiency and stable long term dew point.
Savings of 25% are possible compared to conventional systems by using a two layer desiccant bed balanced between water resistance and high efficiency water retention for optimum dew point stability. It provides a low regeneration temperature for the desiccant bed compared to conventional systems. Optional alternative energies are available for regeneration, such as steam and hot water.
Example of energy costs for differing desiccant dryer technologies based on the following conditions.
| Compressed air flow: | 2000 cfm |
| Compressed air pressure: | 7 bar g |
| Air temperature: | 35C |
| Pressure dew point: | -40C |
Working on a continuous usage over a 12 month (8700 hours) period and using current typical energy costs of £0.075 Kw/hr electrical cost and £16.00 per tonne steam cost we can show large differences in energy bills depending on which dryer technology a company uses.
| Desiccant Dryer Technology. | Cost Per annum (approx) |
| Heatless. | £33095.00 |
| Heat regenerative (zero purge). | £14595.00 |
| Steam Heat regenerative (zero purge). | £7809.00 |









