Kenox Low-Pressure Air Dryers
Kenox Low-Pressure Air Dryer: Technical Overview
Product Overview
Kenox Air is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of Low-Pressure Air Dryers. These specialized refrigerated units are engineered to efficiently remove moisture from air generated by low-pressure industrial blowers and compressors. Our system uses a high-efficiency air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger to condense vapor into water, which is then reliably drained, safeguarding your assets from corrosion and contamination.
How Does the Low-Pressure Dryer Work?
The system employs a carefully calibrated refrigerated drying cycle. Hot incoming air is first pre-cooled in an air-to-air heat exchanger by the outgoing dry air. The subsequent air-to-refrigerant cooling stage forces moisture to condense into liquid form, which is safely expelled. This optimized process minimizes pressure losses inherent to low-pressure applications.
Specialized Features for Low-Pressure Performance
- Low-Loss Heat Exchanger: Features specialized non-corrosive Copper/Shell heat exchanger design, engineered specifically to achieve lower pressure drop critical for maintaining blower efficiency.
- High-Flow Separator: Contains an integrated Centrifugal Moisture Separator optimized for high-volume, low-pressure airflow, ensuring comprehensive condensate removal.
- Intelligent Condensate Management: Equipped with an electronic (Digital) timer-operated Auto Drain Valve for precise, efficient, and reliable liquid discharge without manual intervention.
- OZONE Friendly Refrigerants: All units are factory-filled with environmentally compliant, OZONE Friendly refrigerants (R-134a, R-410A, or R-407C) for global environmental standards adherence.
- Variable Load Stability: Features a non-cyclic refrigeration system with hot gas bypass to maintain stable performance and optimal dew point control under varying flow or ambient conditions.
| Operating Parameters | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal | Minimum | Maximum | |
| Inlet Air Temperature (°C) | 45 | 10 | 60 |
| Ambient Temperature (°C) | 40 | -5 | 50 |
| Inlet Air Pressure (bar g) | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| Pressure Dew Point (°C) | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Inlet Air Temperature, L1 | |
|---|---|
| 35 | 1.61 |
| 40 | 1.38 |
| 45 | 1.22 |
| 50 | 1.00 |
| 55 | 0.76 |
| 60 | 0.60 |
| Ambient Temperature, L2 | |
|---|---|
| 25 | 1.61 |
| 30 | 1.38 |
| 35 | 1.22 |
| 40 | 1.00 |
| 45 | 0.76 |
| 50 | 0.60 |
| 55 | 0.49 |
| Inlet Air Pressure (bar g) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correction Factor, L3 | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 1.17 | 1.26 | 1.38 | 1.51 | 1.65 |
| Pressure Dew Point (°C) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Factor, L4 | 1.00 | 1.14 | 1.24 | 1.39 |
| Sr. No. | Model | Nominal Capacity | Electrical Connection | Rated Power (kW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cfm | m³/h | 1-ph | 3-ph | |||
| 1 | RAS-002 | 20 | 34 | ✔ | 0.15 | |
| 2 | RAS-004 | 40 | 68 | ✔ | 0.20 | |
| 3 | RAS-006 | 60 | 102 | ✔ | 0.40 | |
| 4 | RAS-008 | 80 | 136 | ✔ | 0.50 | |
| 5 | RAS-010 | 100 | 170 | ✔ | 0.60 | |
| 6 | RAS-015 | 150 | 255 | ✔ | 0.90 | |
| 7 | RAS-020 | 200 | 340 | ✔ | 1.20 | |
| 8 | RAS-025 | 250 | 425 | ✔ | 1.40 | |
| 9 | RAS-030 | 300 | 510 | ✔ | 1.60 | |
| 10 | RAS-040 | 400 | 680 | ✔ | 1.90 | |
| 11 | RAS-050 | 500 | 850 | ✔ | 2.30 | |
| 12 | RAS-060 | 600 | 1020 | ✔ | 2.80 | |
| 13 | RAS-070 | 700 | 1189 | ✔ | 3.70 | |
| 14 | RAS-080 | 800 | 1360 | ✔ | 4.20 | |
| 15 | RAS-100 | 1000 | 1699 | ✔ | 5.00 | |
| 16 | RAS-120 | 1200 | 2039 | ✔ | 5.45 | |
| 17 | RAS-150 | 1500 | 2550 | ✔ | 6.80 | |