Dryer for compressed gas, compressor installation provided with a dryer and a method for drying compressed gas

FI4013532T3Undetermined Publication Date: 2026-07-01ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER NV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
FI · FI
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER NV
Filing Date
2020-08-14
Publication Date
2026-07-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing dryers for compressed gas lack efficiency improvements, particularly in maintaining low relative humidity and pressure dew point stability, and have inefficient or bulky structures.

Method used

A dryer design with a pressure vessel containing a drying zone and regeneration zone, featuring a subdivided outlet zone and integrated heating/cooling elements within the vessel, optimizing gas flow and utilizing intrinsic heat for enhanced drying and compact construction.

Benefits of technology

The design achieves improved control over the dried gas characteristics, maintains low relative humidity, stabilizes pressure dew point, and ensures efficient operation with a more compact structure.

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