Air Dryers - Auxiliary Machinery and Engine Room
Marine air dryers remove moisture, oil aerosols and contaminants from compressed air used for starting, control, instrumentation and service systems. Refrigeration or desiccant technology prevents corrosion, freezing and pneumatic equipment failure in engine-room environments.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Air Dryers |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Auxiliary Machinery and Engine Room |
| Product Reference | 42 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Atlas Copco, Parker Zander, Donaldson Ultrafilter |
| Unit of Measure | Piece |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Reduces compressed-air dew point |
| 2. Automatic condensate drainage |
| 3. Refrigeration or desiccant drying technology |
| 4. Protects pneumatic valves and instruments from moisture |
| 5. Available with pre-filters and after-filters |
Applications of Air Dryers
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Main and auxiliary engine starting-air systems |
| 2. Pneumatic control and instrumentation air |
| 3. Engine-room service and workshop compressed air |
Models & Manufacturers
| Model | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| FD series | Atlas Copco |
| CD+ series | Atlas Copco |
| K-MT series | Parker Zander |
| Ultrapac 2000 series | Donaldson |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Copco FD series | Dryer type | Refrigeration | — |
| Atlas Copco FD series | Typical pressure dew point | 3 | °C |
| Atlas Copco CD+ series | Dryer type | Heatless desiccant adsorption | — |
| Atlas Copco CD+ series | Typical pressure dew point | -40 | °C |
| Parker Zander K-MT series | Typical pressure dew point | -40 or -70 | °C |
| Donaldson Ultrapac 2000 series | Dryer type | Heatless adsorption with integrated filtration | — |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Performance and compressed-air quality are commonly specified using ISO 7183 and ISO 8573-1. Pressure vessels and piping may require PED, ASME Section VIII or applicable flag-state rules, depending on installation and operating pressure. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Marine installations may require approval by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK. Approval is package-, vessel- and project-specific; verify the selected dryer, pressure vessels and controls against the vessel's class requirements. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Install downstream of the compressor receiver and separator with correctly sized pre-filters, after-filters, isolation valves, bypass and condensate drains. Maintain specified airflow direction, ventilation, operating pressure and service clearance. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect drains and filters regularly, monitor pressure drop and dew point, and replace filter elements and desiccant at manufacturer intervals. Clean refrigeration condensers and check valves, seals, refrigerant circuit and purge operation. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate electrical power, depressurize and lock out the system before maintenance. Never open filters or desiccant vessels under pressure. Use rated piping and relief devices, and handle refrigerants and condensate according to applicable safety and environmental rules. |
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