Energy-oriented study of industrial dryers for gases and liquids

Technical Report · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:7100662

Richardson, A S; Jensen, W P

A study was directed toward obtaining data for an estimate of energy demand for industrial drying of gases and liquids. Both regenerable and nonregenerable desiccant-type as well as refrigeration- and compression-type dryers were identified and are described. Data from published literature as well as that made available by the manufacturers surveyed resulted in an estimate of about 2.1 x 10/sup 18/ joules (2 quads) of energy expended annually in the United States for this type of unit operation. Several examples of steps being taken by industry to reduce energy requirements for drying of gases and liquids are included. Additional reduction of energy consumption for gas and liquid drying is possible depending on the extent to which incentives are provided by scarcity and/or cost of electricity and other required energy sources. Survey responses indicate that advanced research programs presently being carried out by industry without government assistance will influence future energy requirements for drying gases and liquids, but probably not to a significant degree.

• Research Organization: SEE CODE- 9502158 EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA). Idaho National Engineering Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 7100662
• Report Number(s): TREE-1129
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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