Increasing use of pneumatics for remote control systems on ships has called attention to need for absolutely dry dust free air; Rimmer Mfg Co, Cardiff, produces conventional heat reactivated type and comparatively new heatless dryer, patent of Esso Research and Engineering Co; in both cases dryer uses activated alumina desiccant in pair of vessels; features of both types are described and arrangement of fully automatic heatless dryer is shown in diagram; shipyard applications are also noted.


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    Title :

    Dry air for pneumatic controls


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr Naval Architect


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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