Abstract
This work discusses the potential of three multistage zeolite
drying systems (counter-, co-, and cross-current) with a varying
number of stages. The evaluation showed that for 2¿4 stages with
heat recovery the efficiency of the systems ranges between 80 and
90%. Additionally, by introducing a compressor, the latent heat
in the exhaust air from the regenerator is recovered and used to heat
the inlet air for an additional drying stage. As a result, for the
counter-current drying system and compressor pressure 1.5¿2 bar,
a maximum energy efficiency of 120% is achieved, which results
in halving the energy consumption compared to conventional drying
systems.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1053-1067 |
| Journal | Drying Technology |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- process integration
- air
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Djaeni, M., Bartels, P., Sanders, J. P. M., van Straten, G., & van Boxtel, A. J. B. (2007). Multistage Zeolite drying for energy-efficient drying. Drying Technology, 25(6), 1053-1067. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373930701396535