3-8 Using the Drying Hopper Air Trap
Our exclusive air trap assembly in the top of the drying hopper prevents ambient air from contaminating the material being dried. To ensure that air does not enter the drying system, do the following (See Figure):
;Keep the material level above the bottom edge of the air trap for maximum efficiency.
;Use a hopper loader or vacuum conveying system to maintain the proper material level.
Figure 10: Drying Hopper Air Trap
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Delivery low dew point, heated air to the drying hopper.
Recommended process
temperature control
thermocouple location.
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