Moisture in compressed air can cause corrosion, contamination, equipment wear and production problems. Adsorption dryers address these issues by passing compressed air through a desiccant that captures water vapour.
The PHx 10–375 uses a two-tower heatless adsorption process. While one tower dries the incoming compressed air, the other tower regenerates its saturated desiccant using dry, expanded purge air. The towers then alternate automatically to maintain continuous dry-air delivery.
| Model | PHx 10 | PHx 20 | PHx 30 | PHx 45 | PHx 60 | PHx 100 | PHx 125 | PHx 200 | PHx 250 | PHx 300 | PHx 375 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet | (l/s) | 4.7 | 9.4 | 14.2 | 21.2 | 28.3 | 47.2 | 59 | 94.4 | 118 | 141.6 | 177 |
| PDP | (°C) | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 | -40 |
| Pressure drop | (bar) | 0.18 | 0.1 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.3 |
| Dimensions (mm) | Height | 1038 | 963 | 1127 | 999 | 1192 | 1603 | 1913 | 1615 | 1925 | 1615 | 1925 |
| Width | 330 | 371 | 371 | 497 | 523 | 439 | 439 | 449 | 449 | 457 | 457 | |
| Depth | 150 | 213 | 213 | 313 | 313 | 372 | 372 | 582 | 582 | 764 | 764 | |
| Weight | (kg) | 21 | 29 | 39 | 49 | 61 | 106 | 119 | 214 | 238 | 256 | 286 |
| Connections (dryer only) | G1/2" | G1/2" | G1/2" | G1/2" | G1" | G1" | G1" | G1 1/2" | G1 1/2" | G2" | G2" | |
| Connections (with inlet/outlet filters) | G 3/4" | G 3/4" | G 3/4" | G 3/4" | G 1" | G 1 1/2" | G 1/2" | G 2" | G 2" | G 2" | G 2" | |
| Inlet pressure correction factors | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSI (g) | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | 180 | 200 | 220 |
| Bar (g) | 4.1 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 11 | 12.4 | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Correction factor | 0.65 | 0.83 | 1 | 1.18 | 1.37 | 1.52 | 1.7 | 1.87 | 2.05 |
| Inlet temperature correction factors | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °F | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| °C | 32 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 49 |
| Factor | 1.35 | 1.16 | 1 | 0.85 | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.56 |
Step 1 – Moist Compressed Air Entry
Compressed air containing water vapour enters the active adsorption tower.
Step 2 – Moisture Adsorption
The air passes through high-grade desiccant, where moisture is captured.
Step 3 – Dry Air Delivery
The treated air leaves the active tower with a pressure dew point down to -40°C.
Step 4 – Desiccant Saturation
As the drying cycle continues, the desiccant gradually becomes saturated with moisture.
Step 5 – Tower Regeneration
The second tower is regenerated using dry, expanded purge air.
Step 6 – Purge Optimization
The Purge Economizer adjusts the amount of purge air according to the actual moisture load.
Step 7 – Tower Switching
Once regeneration is complete, the towers switch roles automatically.
Step 8 – Continuous Drying
The regenerated tower resumes drying while the other tower enters regeneration.
Constant -40°C Pressure Dew Point
The PHx range provides a pressure dew point down to -40°C / -40°F, helping protect critical compressed-air systems from moisture-related problems.
Compact Vertical Design
The vertical configuration is designed to minimize installation space and can be installed machine-side or in suitable panel-mounted applications.
Approximately 15% Purge Consumption
Purge-air consumption is limited to approximately 15%, helping reduce compressed-air losses during regeneration.
Purge Economizer
The Purge Economizer adapts purge-air consumption to the actual moisture load, which can vary with airflow, temperature, pressure and dew point. This helps avoid unnecessary purge-air consumption.
Low Pressure Drop
Pressure drop is below 0.3 bar across the published model range, helping minimize the energy required to maintain downstream pressure.
High-Grade Desiccant
The PHx uses high-grade activated alumina and molecular sieve desiccant to effectively adsorb moisture from compressed air.
Reliable Two-Tower Operation
The alternating adsorption and regeneration cycle provides continuous dry compressed air while maintaining stable dryer operation.
Low Noise Operation
The published noise level is below 70 dBA, supporting installation in a range of industrial environments.
Robust Construction
The dryer is designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments with a focus on long-term performance.
Digital Controller
An intuitive digital controller simplifies operation and incorporates Purge Economizer functionality.
PDP Sensor Option
A pressure dew-point sensor is available as an option for applications requiring direct dew-point monitoring.
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