Registration code

Collection: APC MD
INDUSTRIAL AIR DIVISION Tab: 15
OIL-FREE AIR DIVISION
2932 1218 01
aug-03

(I)MD 50-2500 (VSD) 9827 5135 90

Ed. 01

AML: Application limits

• Load cycle per dryer

a) For load cycle = 40%

? Standard AML and limits to be used.

b) For load cycle between 25-40%

? Additional limits: min. loaded time 2 minutes.

load
2 min.

time

c) For load cycle = 25%

? Standard (I)MD can not be used.

? Alternatives:• use of BD-dryer.
• use of CD-dryer.

• Main operational limits of MD-dryer

a) ? Minimum regeneration air temperature at dryer inlet = 100°C above ambient air temperature
with an absolute minimum of 110°C.

b) ? Maximum compressed air temperature at dryer inlet = 50°C

? Minimum ambient air temperature = 0°C

c) ? Minimum working pressure = nominal pressure - 25%

d) ? In case of Energy Recovery:

Minimum difference between regeneration air temperature at rotor outlet
and compressed air temperature at dryer inlet = 45°C.
Use of extra aftercooler is recommanded.