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Desiccant Air Dryer User Manual
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1. Check the inlet and outlet connections are the correct size,
pressure rating, and tightened securely.
2. Ensure the inlet air line is connected to the inlet pre-filter
with automatic drain valve (typically, the inlet piping flows
from inlet pre-filter to bottom of vessels).
3. Ensure the dry outlet air is connected to the outlet after
filter with the manual drain valve which is piped from top
of vessels to outlet after filter.
4. Check that the correct power supply is connected to the
desiccant air dryer system with an adequate disconnect
switch.
5. Check that all manual valves are in correct open and
closed positions and that compressed air is available to be
supplied to the desiccant air dryer system.
a. Dryer system block and bypass valving (if applicable):
Initially, dry air outlet isolation block valve should be
closed, and the inlet isolation block valve should be
closed. If a bypass valve is used in system and customer
can tolerate wet air into process for a short amount of
time, the bypass valve can be slowly opened to allow air
into customer process system.
b. Inlet coalescing pre-filter automatic drain isolation valve
should be open.
c. If a manual vent/drain valve is used near the inlet
coalescing pre-filter automatic drain valve to ambient,
this valve should be closed. (This inlet pre-filter manual
drain valve is used in some systems in case of automatic
drain valve failure.)
d. Outlet particulate after filter manual drain/vent valve
should be in closed position.
e. Any filter differential pressure gauge isolation valves
should be in open position.
f. Any pressure gauge isolation valves should be in open
position.
6. With the customer-supplied compressed air to the system,
OPEN the inlet valve slowly (two to three minutes) to
gradually pressurize the system. Do not open valve too
quickly. Opening valve and suddenly pressurizing the
system can cause damage to the dryer heat exchanger and
other components.
7. Check the complete dryer system for leaks. If found, repair
all leaks and re-test.
8. Check the control pilot air pressure is set to between
80 - 100 psi. Typical setting is 100 psig; adjust control air
pressure regulator if needed.
9. Turn on the customer-supplied main disconnect switch
and verify correct voltage to dryer electrical panel.
10. Near the dryer outlet (APV) valve, check the control air/
pilot air regulator secondary pressure, the regulator gauge
should read 100 psig. Increase or decrease regulator
knob to achieve a 100 psig control air secondary pressure
reading.
11. Make certain the purge exhaust valves slowly open within
an 8 to 12 second time period, some adjustment of
the flow control valve attached to the actuator may be
required, after adjustment tighten down the locking collar.
12. Make certain a slight amount of air flow is felt at the end
of the EMS RH sensor sample cell exhaust coil tube (this is
normally located at the back of the dryer) adjust the needle
valve to give more or less flow.
13. Check the operation of several cycles completely by
following the control panel display screen operation, the
panel lights on the electrical box, and the tower pressure
gauges to make certain the dryer system is operating as
displayed. Also refer to the how it works section, flow
diagram, electrical drawing, dryer control display screen
descriptions, and sequence of operation in this manual for
reference.
14. After the preliminary start up checklist has been completed,
system as been verified, and outlet dew point is at an
acceptable low level, the compressed air outlet isolation
valve on the dryer system can now be slowly opened to
supply clean dry compressed air to the facility.
15. Make certain a slight amount of air flow is felt at the end
of the EMS RH sensor sample cell exhaust coil tube (this is
normally located at the back of the dryer) adjust the needle
valve to give more or less flow.
16. Review the dryer system display screen shots (in this
manual) to make certain the parameters are set as needed
in the customer dryer.
17. Purge air flow is preset and not adjustable.
18. After approximately one to two weeks of service, replace
the depressurization mufflers. New systems may have
more desiccant dusting and cause the mufflers to become
clogged, which could cause a depressurization or muffler
failure. Check flange bolts for tightness, torque as needed.