3-7 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 10):

;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

 

 

 

 

Flapper Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the loader

Suggested material level

 

 

 

 

 

for the optimum

 

 

Return air from the

efficiency.

 

 

drying hopper.

 

 

Air Trap

Insulation

Delivery low dew point, heated air to the drying hopper.

Recommended process

temperature control

thermocouple location.

Large Dehumidifying Dryers

Mechanical Installation

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Sterling SDA 1000-5100 specifications Using the Drying Hopper Air Trap