Tank Vent Dryer
SKU: TankVentDryer

Tank Vent Dryer

Description

Many fluids, semi-solids and powders are seriously affected by moisture and other contaminants. Most of the materials which are affected are stored in tanks which are either located in the open and vented to atmosphere or are located in the process area and affected by materials used in the same area.

The level of damage varies from rendering the material useless to the lowering of efficiency and consequently the value. Moisture, in the form of water vapor, is the prime source of contamination and will cause simple dilution of acids, an increase in the corrositivity of oils and other fluids, fungal and biological activity in materials, such as glycerol, or the lowering of electrical resistance of transformer oils and similar materials.

The selective use of desiccants, such as molecular sieve, silica gel and activated alumina together with a wide range of adsorbents in its Tank Desiccant Breathers and adsorption units, enables AGM to offer a high level of protection for a wide range of materials.

Tank Vent Dryer Desiccant Breather Selection Guide

The data shown below should be used to assist in the selection of the most suitable Tank Vent Dryer Desiccant Breather unit for a particular application.

  1. Select a model which has a flow rate greater than the maximum filling rate or the maximum discharge rate of the pump that empties the tank.
  2. Determine the period of time (usually in months) you wish to allow changes of desiccant in the Tank Desiccant Breather.  Calculate the volume of liquid which will be drawn from the tank during that period.  Select a model that will give you a capacity greater than the calculated volume.
  3. The correct unit to use will be the larger of the models from the results of 1 and 2 above.
MODEL
705
710
715
720
730

Maximum Filling
or
Emptying Rate

m³/hr
24.6
28.9
62.9
114
250
liters/min
410
480
1,048
1,897
4,136
c.f.m
14.5
17
37
67
147
imp. gal/min
90
106
230
417
916
US gal/min
108
127
276
501
1,100
Maximum Fluid
Capacity Related to
Desiccant Content
9
55
125
225
500
liters
9,000
55,000
125,000
225,000
500,000
ft³
318
1,942
4,414
7,946
17,657
imp. gal
1,981
12,098
27,496
49,493
109,985
US gal
2,379
14,529
33,022
59,439
132,086

The maximum flow rate will give a pressure drop of approximately 3" water gauge (5.61 mm Hg) across the dryer.

The above figures are based on use in a temperate climate. Please consult our technical staff for guidance on the use of these units in tropical or unusual locations.

Additional Information

Model

705, 710, 715, 720, 730