CompAir CD18F Refrigeration Dryer

Description CompAir CD18F Refrigeration Dryer

CompAir Refrigeration dryer with electronic no-loss drain (no compressed air loss).

The CD_F CompAir series offers non-cycling refrigeration dryers designed for consistent dew point performance at +3°C (ISO 8573-1 Class 4). 

CompAir CD-series refrigeration dryers deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to multiple applications across a wide range of sectors including automotive, manufacturing, petrochemical, oil and gas, dry cleaning and light processing to name a few.

Benefits

• Stable dew point across all load levels

• Up to 10% lower energy consumption

• Up to 27% reduced pressure drop

• Compact footprint — up to 40% smaller

• Low-GWP refrigerants for sustainability

• Anti-freeze mode, LED display, alarm history

• Integrated condensate management

• Compliant with ISO 8573-1 and ISO 7183 standards

Technical Specifications

• Flow range: 0.4 to 384 m³/min
• Operating pressure: up to 16 bar
• Ambient temperature: up to +50°C
• Connections: Victaulic (optional) for quick and easy connection of pipework.
• Cooling: air-cooled
• Controller: Digital controller
• Dew point: ISO class 4
• Timed drain or Electronic No Loss Drain

How the refrigeration dryer works
Utilizing a closed refrigeration cycle with eco-friendly refrigerant R513A, the dryer cools the air to condense and extract moisture. Delivers a pressure dew point of +3 °C (ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 4).

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Compressed Air Intake Moisture-laden compressed air enters the dryer directly from the compressor.

2. Pre-Cooling via Heat Exchanger Incoming warm air is initially cooled by exchanging heat with already dried, cooler outgoing air. This increases overall efficiency.

3. Refrigeration Cooling Cycle The air then enters the refrigeration unit, where it is chilled using the eco-friendly refrigerant R513A. Lowering the temperature causes water vapor in the air to condense into liquid.

4. Moisture Separation & Drainage Condensate is collected by an integrated separator and discharged using an intelligent no-loss electronic drain, minimizing air loss or timed drain.

5. Reheating Before Exit Before exiting, the air is reheated via the heat exchanger to prevent condensation and corrosion in downstream piping.

6. Smart Control System A programmable control panel regulates fan speed and monitors dew point, temperature, freeze prevention, and alarms — ensuring optimal performance and avoiding icing or faults.