TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention generally relates to a dryer for compressed air and more particularly, but not exclusively to a refrigeration-desiccant hybrid dryer for producing low dew point temperature compressed air.

BACKGROUND

Dryers are sometimes used to remove moisture from compressed air downstream of the compression process. Certain prior art dryers incorporate refrigerant based systems or desiccant based systems to remove moisture from compressed air. Some existing dryer systems have various shortcomings relative to certain applications. Accordingly, there remains a need for further contributions in this area of technology.

SUMMARY

One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a hybrid air dryer with a refrigerant system and a desiccant system operating in series. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for a hybrid air dryer are disclosed herein. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

