Compressed Air Dryers by Joji Parambath

About the Book

Modern compressed air systems used in many pneumatic applications demand high-quality compressed air as per the international standard ISO 8573-1 for successful work operations. Dryers are critical components of pneumatic systems for drying compressed air. Removing the moisture from compressed air prevents costly breakdowns and production downtime and keeps maintenance and repair costs to a minimum. High-quality dryers are designed and manufactured for industrial duty, stable dew points, maximum reliability, and minimal overall life-cycle costs.

Exceptional knowledge of dryers is essential for designers, operators, and maintenance personnel to carry out their assigned tasks and reduce system operational costs. The book ‘Compressed Air Dryers’ is prepared to fulfil the need of professionals in the field of pneumatics for comprehensive study material on compressed air dryers.

The book describes the working of absorption dryers, adsorption dryers, refrigerant dryers, and membrane dryers in detail. Heatless, heated, and heated blower types of adsorption dryers are also presented. The features, advantages, disadvantages, and specifications of these types of dryers are also given in the book. Further, the book presents the maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety aspects of dryers. The topics are presented in a logical sequence and simple to understand language.

About the Author

Joji Parambath is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and PLC. Throughout his illustrious career, he has trained professionals from various industries, faculty members, and engineering students, imparting his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of learners. The author’s extensive experience in handling topics such as industrial pneumatic systems and the design of pneumatic systems has uniquely positioned him to prepare this book on compressed air dryers.

Table of Contents

Chapter	Description
–	Preface
1	Introduction to Air Dryers
2	Absorption Dryers
3	Adsorption Dryers
4	Refrigerant Dryers
5	Membrane Dryers
6	General Features of Dryers
7	Specifications of Dryers
8	Dryers Standards