The AR Premium Series cyclic refrigerated dryers – available in capacities of 3.40 - 208.41 m3 /min – are a more energy-efficient option to replace non-cyclic dryers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, chemical, plastics, printing and graphics, welding and moulding.
David De Pril, head of product management and marketing at Elgi Europe, said: “With designing and introducing the energy-saving dryers, Elgi will now offer one of the widest ranges of downstream air compressor accessories in the market, enabling our customers to meet application-specific air quality norms more efficiently. Depending on the model and operating conditions, the AR Premium Series cyclic dryers can save customers up to 60% on their energy costs compared to non-cyclic dryers. With energy being the largest operating expense of any compressed air system, we are committed to offering our customers energy-efficient compressed air solutions, especially during these unprecedented times of spiralling energy cost increases.”
The AR Premium Series is expected to deliver performance that saves energy at varying air flows while regulating capacity based on specific demands when coupled to a VFD compressor.
Elgi AR Premium cyclic dryers are said to offer efficient thermal mass control providing energy savings during partial load and no-load conditions. Due to the units’ energy-saving circuit, the cooling energy is stored during regular operation and used in Eco Mode to dry the air and maintain the desired dew point during partial load operations. In Eco Mode, the dryer’s compressor and fan motors are switched off, lowering the overall power consumption of the unit.
According to Elgi, all AR Premium Series dryers feature mechanical level sensing and zero-loss drains, ensuring that only the condensate is drained with no air being wasted. Additionally, select models feature integrated pre- and post-filters with low-pressure drop, which enhances the performance of the dryer and helps the customer reduce additional piping.