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Pressure dew point

KMM Fields of use for desiccant dryers
Compressed air quality classes as per ISO 8573.1 + pressure dew point

Class 6 +10 °C
Membrane
Refrigeration dryers
Class 5 + 7 °C
dryers Pressure dew points of up to -70 °C are required for compressed air sup-
Class 4 + 3 °C plies in numerous industries such as the electronics, pharmaceutical and
Desiccant dryers food industries. They are also necessary for production of process air and
Class 3 – 20 °C for air applications susceptible to frost. DC desiccant dryers from KAESER
DC DC
Heatless regenerated Heat regenerated
KOMPRESSOREN combine outstanding reliability, efficiency and ease of
Class 2 – 40 °C maintenance to ensure the necessary low-pressure dew point perform-
ance required to meet even the most demanding compressed air needs.
Class 1 – 70 °C
Flow rate

Different applications require different grades of air treatment

Choose the required grade of treatment according to your field of application:

Compressed air treatment with a desiccant dryer (down to -70°C pressure dew point)
Solids Water Oil Bacteria Uponrequest
Explanation:
KAESER

Pure air and Uponrequest

< THNF = Bag filter
cleanroom technology 0 1-3 1 Cleans dusty and heavily
FST Installation for contaminated intake air
KAESER

Pharmaceutical industry, dairies, < < heavily fluctuating air demand

breweries A 1 1-3 1
ZK = Cyclonic separator
AMCS Separates accumulating condensate
KAESER

KAESER

KAESER
Microchip production, optics, food < < ED = Eco Drain

KAESER
B
Desiccant Dryers
Electronic level-controlled condensate drain

KAESER
and semi-luxury food production 1 1-3 1
AMCS FE
KAESER

KAESER

KAESER
FB = Pre-filter 3 μm
Filter

DC Series
<
Paint spraying C 2 1-3 1 ACT DD Air receiver DD FE ZK FC = Pre-filter 1 μm
AMCSUponrequest FD FD = Particulate filter 1 μm (attrition)
KAESER

Pure air and Uponrequest < FE = Micro-filter 0.01 ppm

cleanroom technology 0 1-3 1 Separates aerosol oil and solid particles (Heatless regenerated) – Air flow rates 0.15 to 154.53 m³/min
KAESER

FST
KAESER

< < FF = Micro-filter 0.001 ppm

KAESER

Process air, pharmaceuticals A 1 1-3 1 Separates aerosol oil and solid particles
AMCS
KAESER

FG = Activated carbon filter

KAESER

< < For adsorption of oil vapours

Photo labs B 1 1-3 1 Compressor THNF
KAESER

KAESER

AMCS FG FD FE ED unit FFG = Activated carbon and micro-filter com-

bination
Especially dry conveying air, paint
spraying,fine pressure controllers F 2 1-3 1 DD Aquamat RD = Refrigeration dryer
AMCS For drying compressed air, pressure dew point
Degree of filtration: to +3 °C
Examples: Selection of treatment classes to ISO 8573-1 1) Total DD = Desiccant dryer
For drying compressed air, pressure dew point
Class ISO 8573-1

Solid particles1) Humidity oil

content to -70 °C
Max. Max. Pressure dew ACT = Activated carbon adsorber
particle particle point
mg/m³
For adsorption of oil vapours
size μm concentra- (x = liquid water
tion mg/m³ in g/m³)
FST = Sterile filter
For sterile compressed air
A Oil vapour content ≤ 0.003 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm, e.g. Consult Kaeser regarding pure air Aquamat = Condensate treatment system
sterile, odourless and taste-free 0
and cleanroom technology
AMCS = Air-main charging system
B Oil vapour content ≤ 0.003 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm 1 0.1 0.1 ≤ - 70 ≤ 0.01
C Oil vapour content ≤ 0.003 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm 2 1 1 ≤ - 40 ≤ 0.1
D Aerosol oil≤ 0.001 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm 3 5 5 ≤ - 20 ≤1
E Aerosol oil≤ 0.01 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm 4 15 8 ≤+3 ≤5
Contaminants:
F Aerosol oil≤ 0.01 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm 5 40 10 ≤+7 –
G Aerosol oil≤ 1 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm
+ Solids –
6 – – ≤ + 10 –
H Aerosol oil≤ 5 mg/m³, particle retention > 3 μm 7 – – x ≤ 0.5 –
+ Water/condensate –
I Aerosol oil≤ 5 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm 8 – – 0.5 < x ≤ 5 – + Oil –
J Untreated 9 – – 5 < x ≤ 10 – + Bacteria –
) Particle load as per ISO 8573-1:1991
1
P-721ED.7/07 Specifications are subject to change without notice

KAESER KOMPRESSOREN GmbH

P.O. Box 2143 – 96410 Coburg – GERMANY – Tel: +49 9561 640-0 – Fax: +49 9561 640130
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 Compact Desiccant Dryer
DC 1.5-7.5
Why is it necessary to dry
DC –
The ten-minute treatment cycle

compressed air? Reliable and efficent ensures low-pressure dew points to

-40 °C, even with low compressed air
demand, and provides maximum
The atmospheric air drawn into a compressor is a Dependable low pressure dew points system reliability. The space-saving,
mixture of gases that always contains water vapour. installation-friendly design with pro-
tective enclosure is ideally suited to
However, the amount of water vapour that air can carry Seamless integration localised applications.
depends on the temperature. As air temperature rises with outstanding results
As a leading compressed air systems
– as happens during compression – the air's capability provider, KAESER understands that
Compact Desiccant Dryer
to hold moisture increases also. When the air is cooled, each component plays an integral role
DC 12-133
in efficient production of clean, quality
its capacity to hold moisture reduces which causes the compressed air. Minimal pressure difference and low
water vapour to condense. This condensate is then Therefore, all DC Series desiccant
purge air requirement not only reduce
both service and operating costs, but
removed in the centrifugal separator, or the air receiver, dryers are manufactured to ensure the also reduce the demands on load,
very highest standards in system reli-
downstream from the compressor. Even then, the air ability and performance. With KAESER
desiccant volume and filter size.
Energy-saving performance control
can still be completely saturated with water vapour. This knowledge and expertise, these units via ECO Control basic and ECO
can then be seamlessly integrated into
is why, as the air cools further, significant amounts of carefully designed compressed air
Control (optional). These units can be
optionally equipped with protective enclosures and
condensate can accumulate in the air distribution piping systems to provide outstanding drying super-silencing; outdoor installation versions are also
results.
and at take-off points. Therefore, additional drying is es- available.

sential to avoid production downtime and interruptions,

Large Desiccant Dryer
as well as reduce costly maintenance and repair work. DC 169-1545
With an open design and suited for
pressures up to 10 bar(g), or optionally
SIGMA-Dry up to 16 bar(g), these large desiccant
Made from activated dryers provide the same reliability and
How it works aluminium oxide, the efficiency as their smaller counterparts.
desiccant has an excep- The modular construction enables
The pre-filter removes solid particles (up to 0.01 μm) tionally high adsorption easy transportation and installation,
and oil residue from the air that is to be dried. The air capacity and its regen- whilst excellent component accessibility
eration capability provides greatly simplifies maintenance and service work.
then flows through the inlet valve and lower diffuser into sustained low-pressure dew
one of the two desiccant tanks. point performance with minimal
pressure loss. The desiccant Combination with
The desiccant traps the moisture, 5 is also waterproof and me-
1 7
Activated Carbon Adsorber
leaving the dried compressed air chanically stable, which makes
4 it particularly suitable for long Available in sizes from DC 12 upwards,
to exit the desiccant tank via the upper periods of operation. Further- DC dryers are equipped with an ACT
6 3
diffuser. more, specific pellet sizes are activated-carbon adsorber that is pre-
available to ensure optimal cisely matched to meet dryer capacity.
The main flow of dried compressed air performance of flow diffus- This consequently enables production
then finally reaches the compressed air ers and sieve of compressed air to the very highest
plates. standards (remaining oil content
network via a check valve and the down- 2
< 0.003 mg/m³). Connection of the ACT activated-car-
stream dust filter. bon adsorber is made simple by the frame construc-
tion of compact desiccant dryers up to size DC 133.
A small portion of the dried compressed
Dependable Drying Power to -70 °C
air is drawn off as purge air via a control valve and 1 Pre-filter
2 Inlet valve Meticulous design and quality ensure that KAESER DC Series desiccant dryers operate efficiently to provide dependable low-
alternately regenerates the desiccant in whichever tank 3 Desiccant tank pressure dew point performance at continuous load, even under the toughest of conditions. The outstanding drying results are
is not in use. 4 Desiccant aided by generous quantities of KAESER’s high quality ‘SIGMA Dry’ desiccant, as only a fraction of the material’s initial load is
5 Check valve, Regulating valve (not visible) used. Consequently, this means that minimal quantities of purge air are required for desiccant regeneration, even after longer
6 Desiccant tank than average periods of operation. In addition, long cycle periods reduce the number of flow optimised components required for
7 Dust filter reliable, integrated performance, such as KAESER’s pre- and after-filters.
Compact design... –
Desiccant Tank
Application specific design enables 1 million load
cycles at 10 bar(g), or optionally 16 bar(g). All require-

...and exceptional performance ments met as per Pressure Equipment Regulation

97/23/EG. Continuous operation over at least ten
years is possible.

DC 1.5 to 7.5
Compact and Reliable
With space saving design and easy instal-
lation, compact DC desiccant dryers from Quality Components
KAESER provide exceptional performance Proven valve technology guarantees trouble-free op-
and efficiency. They are constructed from eration. Operational status can be viewed at a glance
components of the highest quality and via the manometer which is fitted to each tank. All DC
sustain dependable low pressure dew compact desiccant dryers are equipped as standard
point performance even with continuous with easily accessible pre- and after-filters from
operation. As with all KAESER desiccant KAESER KOMPRESSOREN.
dryers, compact DC units operate in long,
energy-saving cycles that are gentle on
components and consequently require
little maintenance. Furthermore, their high
efficiency design ensures that minimal
purge air is required for desiccant regen- Cycle Control
eration.
The user-friendly cycle control system from KAESER
Compact DC desiccant dryers are ideal enables quick and clear pressure dew point selection
for decentralised air treatment applications of -40 °C and -70 °C.
where space is at a premium, as they can
be simply mounted on the wall. They also
provide the perfect solution for achieving
the very low-pressure dew points required
by the packaging and pharmaceutical
industries for example, as well as for
installations in containers and production
of instrument air.
E-Pack (optional for all sizes)
In this version, the upstream desiccant dryer pre-filter
is equipped with an ECO-Drain electronic condensate
drain to provide highly effective condensate removal
without loss of compressed air. Furthermore, status of
the pre- and after-filters can be easily viewed, as each
is equipped with an electronic filter monitor.

–8% Reliable Drying Results with

KAESER dryers
Material-Friendly Ten Minute Cycles
–7%
Other dryers
and efficiency of DC dryers
Purge air required only for pressure build-up

Small DC desiccant dryers also operate in ten-minute cycles to

–6%
achieve pressure dew points of -40 °C. By reducing the number is further aided by the flow- Intermittent Operation (Optional)
–5% of switching sequences between the tanks, this method conse- optimised round interior of
quently reduces the load on valve components and the SIGMA the desiccant tank and by An on/off controller can help save energy in systems
–4%
Dry desiccant. Moreover, long cycle times reduce the amount of streaming of air through the with frequently interrupted cycle phases. “Reverse re-
–3%
compressed air required to restore pressure after the desiccant desiccant via the specially generation” (where the regeneration cycle uses air from
–2% regeneration phase. For example, 7.6 % of the compressed air designed screen filters. the downstream air receiver) is particularly reliable as a
Material-friendly and energy-saving has to be diverted for a two-minute cycle. However, this propor- completely regenerated desiccant tank is always avail-
–1% able each time the drying cycle restarts. This technique
tion drops to 1.3 % for a ten-minute cycle with a small DC dryer
–0% from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN. This reduction saves energy eliminates the possibility of extreme pressure dew point
–

10 8 6 4 2 0 values from occurring at the outlet as a result of exces-

Cycle time (mins) and extends desiccant service life. The outstanding reliability
sive loading of the desiccant.
DC Series – Desiccant Tank
Application-specific design for a million load cycles
in accordance with AD2000. All requirements met
Powerful, Compact and Reliable as per Pressure Equipment Regulation 97/23/EG.
Continuous operation over at least ten years is pos-
sible.

DC 12 to 1545
Minimal Operating and Maximum Reliability
Service Costs
High quality changeover switches ensure minimal
As with the smaller DC desiccant dry- pressure drop and gentle pressure build-up to
ers from KAESER KOMPRESSOREN, reduce pressure fluctuations in the air network.
Compact and large desiccant dryer Pressure is also monitored during the individual
models are also easy to transport, cycle phases. The volume of required purge air is
simple to install and provide outstand- precisely adjusted to meet demand via valve and
ing performance. Meticulous design pressure gauge, whilst operational status can be
and high quality durable components viewed at a glance via a moisture indicator.
ensure minimal operating and service
costs. This is largely due to the very low
purge air requirement of 13.5 % that can
be attributed to the generous fill volume Service-Friendly Design
of KAESER’s high-quality SIGMA Dry The radial layout of the desiccant tank’s inlets and
desiccant. outlets enables the desiccant to be easily changed
Efficient operation is monitored and using large connectors on the highest or lowest
managed with the multi-function point of the tank. Furthermore, the connectors
ECO CONTROL or ECO CONTROL are easily accessible for tank inspections and the
basic control systems. filter housings are also within easy reach. These
features, combined with soundproofing that's simple
The dryer system achieves maximum to remove and clean, contribute to significantly
reliability through installation of reduced servicing and maintenance costs.
KAESER pre- and after-filters.

Low Noise
With at least two powerful silencers (according to
model size), even standard DC series dryer models
operate extremely quietly. Special soundproofing
is also available for certain models to provide ad-
ditional sound reduction. For example, depending
on the dryer, the optional soundproofing can reduce
operating noise levels to 65 dB(A).
1.000.000
Purge air requirement 14.3 % Reliable and Efficient Pressure Dew
Purge air requirement 18.5 %
Point Performance to -70 °C
Minimum operating cost savings over 5 years

100.000
Low-pressure dew point performance can also be achieved pay for themselves within a very short time and enable considerable savings, especially in comparison with conventional
and sustained with continuous system operation, even at systems (see graph). High performance is achieved using large dryer tanks filled with generous volumes of KAESER’s qual-
10.000 full load and with high inlet temperatures. With a purge air ity SIGMA Dry desiccant to ensure sufficient drying capacity even under extreme load conditions. Stainless-steel diffusers
DC 133: A reduction of 0.7 % purge air requirement of only 13.5 % (determined over one cycle under provide optimal airflow over the desiccant to ensure an even drying load. Purge air requirement is further reduced, as the
brings a saving equivalent to 50 % of
investment costs over 5 years. reference conditions), these highly efficient dryers more than heat gathered during adsorption is temporarily stored in the desiccant and can be used for regeneration. The drying process
1.000
is carried out in long energy-saving cycles that are kind to components due to the minimal number of switching and pressure
build-up phases.
Assuming operation under reference conditions (purge air requirement 13.5 %),
100 PDP -40 °C, ten-minute cycle time (5 min adsorption, 4 min desorption, 1 min
8 3 9 5 6 3 6 4 1 9 73 45
12 18 27 33 50 75 10 13 16 21 26 32 38 44 60 85 11 15 pressure build-up), running time 8000 operating hours/yr., compressed air gener-
DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC
ating costs 2 Euro cent/per m³, current DC list price.
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p1 p2
User-Friendly
p1 p2 Aesthetic, user-friendly control panel developed and
p3

constructed to KAESER’s exacting design standards.

Simple pressure dew point adjustment in accordance

ECO CONTROL-
p3
with ISO classification. Load-dependent control with
easy-to-read display and five language options.

basic

ECO CONTROL
Intelligent control ECO CONTROL is patented:
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Service-Friendly
Units feature an easy-to-read display panel with

ECO CONTROL
DE 3911574 visual system overview and LEDs on the pressure
for maximum savings p3 switch, valve, and tank icons to provide clear, precise
information regarding operational and servicing
status. The exact valve switching sequence can be
checked in the manual test mode.

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SIGMA AIR MANAGER Connectivity
Efficient – Service-friendly – Versatile Both ECO CONTROL versions are equipped as stan-
dard with a remote on/off and volts-free contact that
A choice of two demand-oriented, energy-saving control systems is can be monitored for alarm situations. With the ECO
available for DC 12 dryer models upwards. As you might expect from CONTROL system it is possible to connect and display
KAESER products, each features a user-friendly control panel that data from a pressure dew point measuring device via
combines comprehensive functionality with ease of use. an analogue input.
Standard DC models are equipped with the efficient ECO CONTROL
basic system which features a highly effective purge air save mode.
ECO CONTROL BASIC

For maximum energy savings, the load dependent ECO CONTROL

V min 30%
ISO CLASS
40%
1 -94°F -70°C
in “E-Pack” models uses a patented and ultra-reliable pressure dew 2 -40°F -40°C
50%
60% KW
-
3 -4°F -20°C +
point trend recognition system. 4 +38°F +3°C
70%

80% Save Purge Air with

80%
4,5
90%

Enabling intermittent operation and system connectivity, both systems V max 100% 4 70% ECO CONTROL basic

Regeneration time (min)

3,5 60%
are particularly service-friendly thanks to their comprehensive status & With ECO CONTROL basic, the dryer is able to reduce

Regeneration air saving (%)

3
50%
maintenance displays. 2,5 its regeneration cycle to a value below the set rated
40%
2 flow value. For example, if the dryer is purchased with
30%
1,5 future compressed air system expansion in mind and
20%
1 Regeneration
air saving (%) 10%
is operating at only 80 % capacity, its regeneration time
0,5
0
Regeneration time (min)
0%
can be reduced from 4 minutes to 3.2 minutes –
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% a purge air saving of 20 %. This feature allows drying
Dryer utilisation (%)
Eco Control: capacity in the compressed air system to be varied
according to actual demand.
Temperature
V Temperature Patented Pressure Dew Point
sensors sensors
p1 p2
V
Trend Recognition Control
V
p3
ECO CONTROL significantly reduces energy temperature difference comparisons are carried out for each new cycle. As tank switchover occurs only after the desiccant
V
consumption through variable flow volume, has been used to its full potential, each drying phase can be extended by up to 30 minutes, allowing significant savings in
V
pressure and temperature parameters. The purge air consumption.
V
patented Pressure Dew Point Trend Recogni-
Temperature
V Temperature • No need for a costly pressure dew point measuring device.
tion Control is more cost-effective and reliable
sensors V sensors • The associated regular calibration and maintenance costs are also eliminated.
than conventional systems, as it reacts instantly
• A further advantage over a pressure dew point measuring device is that temperature sensor operation can be easily
to temperature differences in the desiccant and
checked via reliable open circuit monitoring.
not to increases in pressure dew point at the
dryer outlet. New measurements and relative
Equipment
Features Small desiccant dryers Compact desiccant dryers Large desiccant dryers Dimensions
DC 1.5 – 7.5 DC 12 – 133 DC 169 – 1545
Standard Version E-Pack Standard Version E-Pack Standard Version E-Pack
General design Steel cabinet for outdoor installation (not frost protected) – – – – Models DC 1.5 to DC 7.5 E
Open steel frame – – –
Primed and painted
Desiccant charge and removal through ports on the chamber’s highest and lowest points – –
Auxiliary heating for ambient temperatures down to -20 °C – – – – –
H
Special pressure vessel acceptance (ASME / Lloyds etc.)
Special pressures up to 16bar – –
Compressed air Two desiccant chambers with changeover regulated in line with demand
treatment Full charge of KAESER high capacity desiccant SIGMA Dry W D
KAESER model FE inlet micro-filter and model FD particulate outlet filter
Control air filter – –
Additional inlet and/or outlet filters
Models DC 12 to DC 133 E
Control and Load-dependent ECO CONTROL – – – –
monitoring ECO CONTROL basic with purge air saving mode – – – –
components
KAESER time controller – – – –
Electronic ECO DRAIN condensate drain on the inlet filter – – –
Pilot-controlled condensate drain on the inlet filter – – –
H
Electronic monitoring of inlet and outlet filters – – –
Analogue pressure differential indicators on the inlet and outlet filters – – –
Visual moisture indicator – –
Filter monitor box for forwarding alarm messages
Dew point measuring device
W D
Intermittent operation (cycling control)
Sound protection Silencer
Sound enclosure for sound reduction down to 65 dB(A) – – – – –
Models DC 169 to DC 1545
Standard Option – Not possible 1)
Additional cost

Technical Specifications
Model Flow rate1) Connec- Open design2) Enclosed design2) Electrical sup-
tion ply (Watt) Correction factors for deviating operating conditions H
(m³/min) Weight (kg) Dimensions WxHxD (mm) Weight (kg) Dimensions WxHxD (mm) (Flow rates in m3/min x c...)
DC 1.5 (E) 0.15 R 3/8 37 796 x 778 x 170 50
Deviating working pressure p at dryer inlet
DC 2.8 (E) 0.28 R 3/8 54 796 x 778 x 170 50
p (barg) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DC 4.2 (E) 0.42 R 3/8 62 796 x 778 x 170 50
cp 0.63 0.76 0.89 1 1.07 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.28 1.33 1.38 1.42 1.47
DC 5.8 (E) 0.58 R 3/8 78 792 x 930 x 217 50
Air inlet temperature Ti
DC 7.5 (E) 0.75 R 1/2 89 792 x 930 x 217 50
Ti (°C) 25 30 35 40 45 50
DC 12 (E) 1.2 R 1/2 165 2000 x 800 x 800 202 2000 x 800 x 800 50 W D
cTi 1 1 1 0.98 0.94 0.90
DC 18 (E) 1.8 R 3/4 210 2000 x 800 x 800 247 2000 x 800 x 800 50
Pressure dew point (10 min. cycle) °C -46 -44 -41 -40 -40 -40
DC 27 (E) 2.7 R 3/4 260 2000 x 800 x 800 297 2000 x 800 x 800 50
Pressure dew point (4 min. cycle) °C -83 -79 -75 -73 -73 -73
DC 33 (E) 3.3 R1 310 2000 x 1200 x 800 354 2000 x 1200 x 800 50
DC 50 (E) 5.0 R1 320 2000 x 1200 x 800 364 2000 x 1200 x 800 50 Calculation of flow rate under deviating conditions:
DC 75 (E) 7.5 R 1 1/2 460 2000 x 1200 x 800 504 2000 x 1200 x 800 50 Example: Working pressure 10 bar(g) Table cp = 1.18
DC 108 (E) 10.8 R 1 1/2 550 2000 x 1200 x 800 594 2000 x 1200 x 800 50 Air inlet temperature: 40 °C Table cTi = 0.98
DC 133 (E) 13.3 R2 615 2000 x 1200 x 800 659 2000 x 1200 x 800 50 Pressure dew point: 10 min cycle = -40 °C
DC 169 (E) 16.9 DN 80 1000 1930 x 1500 x 1300 50 4 min cycle = -73 °C Easy to transport, Easy to connect
DC 215 (E) 21.15 DN 80 1225 1950 x 1500 x 1400 50
DC 266 (E) 26.6 DN 80 1475 2070 x 1500 x 1450 50 Calculation example: With a maximum height of only 2000 mm the desic-
DC 323 (E) 32.3 DN 80 1700 2090 x 1500 x 1500 50 Selected dryer model DC 50 with 5.0 m³/min capacity cant dryer compact models can be transported on a
Max. possible flow rate under operating conditions standard pallet. The horizontally and vertically offset
DC 386 (E) 38.6 DN 100 1930 2190 x 1500 x 1700 50 Vmax = VReference x cp x cTiVmax = 5.0 m³/min x 1.18 x 0.98 = 5.78 m³/min
DC 444 (E) 44.4 DN 100 2180 2220 x 1700 x 1750 50 inlet and outlet ports provide the user with a conven-
Estimation of purge air volume (Vpurge) ient choice of connecting pipeline layouts. The air
DC 601 (E) 60.1 DN 100 2315 2300 x 1950 x 1900 50 Vpurge = Vmax x 13.5 % = 5.78 m³/min x 0.74 m³/min
DC 859 (E) 85.9 DN 100 3860 2500 x 2400 x 2040 50 outlet from compact models can be controlled by a
Estimation of usable air volume from the dryer (Vusable) changeover valve that eliminates the need for a pen-
DC 1173 (E) 117.3 DN 150 4500 2610 x 2690 x 2300 50 Vusable = Vmax – Vpurge= 5.78 m³/min - 0.78 m³/min = 5 m³/min
dular air line for the intermittent operation mode.
DC 1545 (E) 154.5 DN 150 5445 2510 x 2820 x 2560 50
1)
As per ISO 7153, option A: reference point 1 bar(a), 20 °C, operating point: inlet pressure 7 barg, inlet temperature +35 °C, ambient temperature 20 °C - 2) Standard version data
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Pressure dew point

KMM Fields of use for desiccant dryers
Compressed air quality classes as per ISO 8573.1 + pressure dew point

Class 6 +10 °C
Membrane
Refrigeration dryers
Class 5 + 7 °C
dryers Pressure dew points of up to -70 °C are required for compressed air sup-
Class 4 + 3 °C plies in numerous industries such as the electronics, pharmaceutical and
Desiccant dryers food industries. They are also necessary for production of process air and
Class 3 – 20 °C for air applications susceptible to frost. DC desiccant dryers from KAESER
DC DC
Heatless regenerated Heat regenerated
KOMPRESSOREN combine outstanding reliability, efficiency and ease of
Class 2 – 40 °C maintenance to ensure the necessary low-pressure dew point perform-
ance required to meet even the most demanding compressed air needs.
Class 1 – 70 °C
Flow rate

Different applications require different grades of air treatment

Choose the required grade of treatment according to your field of application:

Compressed air treatment with a desiccant dryer (down to -70°C pressure dew point)
Solids Water Oil Bacteria Uponrequest
Explanation:
KAESER

Pure air and Uponrequest

< THNF = Bag filter
cleanroom technology 0 1-3 1 Cleans dusty and heavily
FST Installation for contaminated intake air
KAESER

Pharmaceutical industry, dairies, < < heavily fluctuating air demand

breweries A 1 1-3 1
ZK = Cyclonic separator
AMCS Separates accumulating condensate
KAESER

KAESER

KAESER
Microchip production, optics, food < < ED = Eco Drain

KAESER
B
Desiccant Dryers
Electronic level-controlled condensate drain

KAESER
and semi-luxury food production 1 1-3 1
AMCS FE
KAESER

KAESER

KAESER
FB = Pre-filter 3 μm
Filter

DC Series
<
Paint spraying C 2 1-3 1 ACT DD Air receiver DD FE ZK FC = Pre-filter 1 μm
AMCSUponrequest FD FD = Particulate filter 1 μm (attrition)
KAESER

Pure air and Uponrequest < FE = Micro-filter 0.01 ppm

cleanroom technology 0 1-3 1 Separates aerosol oil and solid particles (Heatless regenerated) – Air flow rates 0.15 to 154.53 m³/min
KAESER

FST
KAESER

< < FF = Micro-filter 0.001 ppm

KAESER

Process air, pharmaceuticals A 1 1-3 1 Separates aerosol oil and solid particles
AMCS
KAESER

FG = Activated carbon filter

KAESER

< < For adsorption of oil vapours

Photo labs B 1 1-3 1 Compressor THNF
KAESER

KAESER

AMCS FG FD FE ED unit FFG = Activated carbon and micro-filter com-

bination
Especially dry conveying air, paint
spraying,fine pressure controllers F 2 1-3 1 DD Aquamat RD = Refrigeration dryer
AMCS For drying compressed air, pressure dew point
Degree of filtration: to +3 °C
Examples: Selection of treatment classes to ISO 8573-1 1) Total DD = Desiccant dryer
For drying compressed air, pressure dew point
Class ISO 8573-1

Solid particles1) Humidity oil

content to -70 °C
Max. Max. Pressure dew ACT = Activated carbon adsorber
particle particle point
mg/m³
For adsorption of oil vapours
size μm concentra- (x = liquid water
tion mg/m³ in g/m³)
FST = Sterile filter
For sterile compressed air
A Oil vapour content ≤ 0.003 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm, e.g. Consult Kaeser regarding pure air Aquamat = Condensate treatment system
sterile, odourless and taste-free 0
and cleanroom technology
AMCS = Air-main charging system
B Oil vapour content ≤ 0.003 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm 1 0.1 0.1 ≤ - 70 ≤ 0.01
C Oil vapour content ≤ 0.003 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm 2 1 1 ≤ - 40 ≤ 0.1
D Aerosol oil≤ 0.001 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm 3 5 5 ≤ - 20 ≤1
E Aerosol oil≤ 0.01 mg/m³, particle retention > 0.01 μm 4 15 8 ≤+3 ≤5
Contaminants:
F Aerosol oil≤ 0.01 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm 5 40 10 ≤+7 –
G Aerosol oil≤ 1 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm
+ Solids –
6 – – ≤ + 10 –
H Aerosol oil≤ 5 mg/m³, particle retention > 3 μm 7 – – x ≤ 0.5 –
+ Water/condensate –
I Aerosol oil≤ 5 mg/m³, particle retention > 1 μm 8 – – 0.5 < x ≤ 5 – + Oil –
J Untreated 9 – – 5 < x ≤ 10 – + Bacteria –
) Particle load as per ISO 8573-1:1991
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P-721ED.7/07 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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