FLX SERIES - REFRIGERATED COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS 3,000 – 12,000 SCFM
The Hankison FLX Series refrigerated dryers offer an energy-efficient solution for air compression systems, removing moisture and preventing liquid contamination in compressed air. These dryers are engineered to adjust their energy consumption in line with the air demand, ensuring cost-effective operation. By incorporating the most recent developments in heat transfer technology, the FLX Series provides a cutting-edge and efficient method for keeping compressed air dry and clean.
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Energy Saving Sustainability
The FLX Series lowers air system power costs and improves productivity by matching power consumption to compressed air demand. In a typical manufacturing facility, up to 30% of the electricity consumed is for generating and treating compressed air. To reduce the total cost of operation and qualify for utility company incentive programs, proper air treatment equipment selection and application is required.
Load Matching Performance
Compressed air load profiles in most manufacturing facilities fluctuate. The FLX Series provides cost-effective energy savings by matching electrical power consumed in direct proportion to air demand. Linear load matching is achieved from 0% up to 100% demand. Non-cycling dryers operate with the refrigeration compressor running continuously, regardless of inlet load conditions. Minimal energy savings are realized from 100% down to 0% inlet air load.
The FLX Series dryers feature a unique design that incorporates a 3-in-1 heat exchanger (pending patent).
- The FLX Series utilizes a phase change material (PCM) heat transfer medium between the refrigeration and compressed air circuits that serves as a reservoir for thermal storage.
- The thermal reservoir is comprised of a patent pending heat exchanger filled with a phase change material that efficiently transfers heat energy through a “change of state”. The PCM changes from liquid to solid back to liquid in a continuous cycle.
- The refrigeration circuit operates to cool down the PCM until it forms into a solid at which time the refrigeration system cycles off.
- As the compressed air enters the PCM to air section of the heat exchanger, the PCM media absorbs heat from the airstream and begins to thaw the PCM media at a constant temperature.
- When most of the PCM media has turned to liquid the refrigeration system cycles on to again cool down the PCM media turning it back into a solid.
- This cycle repeats as required to meet the corresponding compressed air load on the FLX Series dryer.
This innovative approach to heat exchange in the FLX Series dryers demonstrates a significant advancement in temperature regulation technology.
Features
Energy Saving Sustainability
The FLX Series lowers air system power costs and improves productivity by matching power consumption to compressed air demand. In a typical manufacturing facility, up to 30% of the electricity consumed is for generating and treating compressed air. To reduce the total cost of operation and qualify for utility company incentive programs, proper air treatment equipment selection and application is required.
Load Matching Performance
Compressed air load profiles in most manufacturing facilities fluctuate. The FLX Series provides cost-effective energy savings by matching electrical power consumed in direct proportion to air demand. Linear load matching is achieved from 0% up to 100% demand. Non-cycling dryers operate with the refrigeration compressor running continuously, regardless of inlet load conditions. Minimal energy savings are realized from 100% down to 0% inlet air load.
Theory of Operation
The FLX Series dryers feature a unique design that incorporates a 3-in-1 heat exchanger (pending patent).
- The FLX Series utilizes a phase change material (PCM) heat transfer medium between the refrigeration and compressed air circuits that serves as a reservoir for thermal storage.
- The thermal reservoir is comprised of a patent pending heat exchanger filled with a phase change material that efficiently transfers heat energy through a “change of state”. The PCM changes from liquid to solid back to liquid in a continuous cycle.
- The refrigeration circuit operates to cool down the PCM until it forms into a solid at which time the refrigeration system cycles off.
- As the compressed air enters the PCM to air section of the heat exchanger, the PCM media absorbs heat from the airstream and begins to thaw the PCM media at a constant temperature.
- When most of the PCM media has turned to liquid the refrigeration system cycles on to again cool down the PCM media turning it back into a solid.
- This cycle repeats as required to meet the corresponding compressed air load on the FLX Series dryer.
This innovative approach to heat exchange in the FLX Series dryers demonstrates a significant advancement in temperature regulation technology.