Compressed Air Treatment • Ireland
IndustrialCompressed Air Dryers
Refrigerated, adsorption, membrane and heat-regenerated air drying solutions engineered around your flow, pressure, dew point and process requirements.
Moisture Control
Equipment Protection
Stable Air Quality
Reduced Downtime
Compressed Air Drying
Moisture control starts with the correct dryer.
Atmospheric air contains water vapour. During compression and cooling, this moisture can condense inside pipework, receivers, filters and production equipment.
Correct compressed air drying helps reduce corrosion, contamination, pneumatic equipment problems and unplanned maintenance while supporting stable air quality throughout the process.
TechnoCore supplies and sizes refrigerated, adsorption, membrane, heat-regenerated and specialist compressed air dryers for industrial systems across Ireland.
Refrigerated Air Drying
Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers
Refrigerated dryers are widely used for general industrial compressed air systems where very low dew points are not required.
The compressed air is cooled so that water vapour condenses and can be separated from the air stream before the air continues downstream.
Pressure Dew Point
+3°C (OMEGA AIR RDP series)
Industrial Duty
general compressed air systems
Applications
manufacturing & process air
System Integration
filters, drains & separation
Typical applications
Refrigerated dryer solutions are selected according to flow, operating pressure, inlet temperature and ambient conditions.
Low Dew Point Solutions
Adsorption & Desiccant Air Dryers
Adsorption dryers are used where significantly lower moisture levels are required than can normally be achieved with a refrigerated dryer.
Desiccant material adsorbs water vapour from the compressed air. Depending on the selected technology and operating conditions, systems can be designed for pressure dew points such as −20°C or −40°C and below.
Typical dryer families
Heatless adsorption, modular desiccant, high-pressure and specialist low-dew-point solutions can be selected according to the required air quality and process.
Compact Drying
Membrane Air Dryers
Membrane air dryers remove water vapour by passing compressed air through hollow-fibre membrane modules. Moisture permeates through the membrane wall and is vented away, leaving a drier air stream downstream.
With no moving parts, no electrical supply and minimal maintenance, membrane dryers can be a practical option for point-of-use drying, instrumentation air and applications where a compact, simple solution is preferred over very low dew points.
Typical applications
Why choose a membrane dryer
- No moving parts or electrical connection required
- Compact footprint for point-of-use installation
- Minimal ongoing maintenance
- Suitable where moderate dew point suppression is sufficient
Heat Regenerated Drying
Heat-Regenerated Adsorption Dryers
Heat-regenerated dryers are designed for applications where low dew points are required together with efficient operation at larger compressed air flows.
Different regeneration and cooling methods can be selected to reduce compressed air losses and match the energy requirements of the installation.
Ambient-air cooled
Regeneration without continuous purge-air demand.
Purge-air cooled
Uses compressed air during the cooling phase.
Closed-loop cooled
Designed to minimise compressed-air loss.
Heat of compression
Uses available compressor heat where suitable.
Specialist Drying
High-Pressure & Specialist Air Dryers
TechnoCore can also provide drying solutions for compressed air systems operating above standard industrial pressures or where specialist air quality is required.
Selection depends on operating pressure, flow, inlet temperature, required pressure dew point and the final application.
Request Specialist Dryer QuoteEngineering Data
Dryer Technology Comparison
TechnoCore supplies the OMEGA AIR RDP refrigerated, A-DRY and HPR-DRY BP adsorption, and MFP / MAA-Dry membrane dryer ranges. Each technology covers a different pressure dew point and flow range, so the correct series is selected around the actual process requirement.
| Technology | Pressure Dew Point | Flow Range | Operating Pressure | Key Characteristic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated (RDP 20–13200) | +3°C | 20 – 13,200 m³/h | 16 barg (RDP 20–1900), 14 barg (RDP 2600–13200) | Non-cycling, air-cooled, R513a refrigerant |
| Adsorption, heatless (A-DRY 06–200) | −40°C (−25°C or −70°C on request) | 6 – 200 m³/h | 4 – 16 barg | Power consumption < 35 W |
| Adsorption, heat-regenerated (HPR-DRY 400–3600 BP) | −40°C (lower on request) | 2,200 – 21,100 Nm³/h | 4 – 40 bar | Blower + heater, continuous large-flow duty |
| Membrane (MFP / MAA-Dry 3–180) | Selectable: 15°C, 3°C, −20°C or −40°C | 1 – 180 Nm³/h | Up to 12.5 barg | No moving parts, no electrical supply |
Figures refer to standard OMEGA AIR nominal operating conditions and vary by model within each range. Membrane dryer flow and outlet dew point depend on purge air consumption; adsorption dryer dew point and correction factors depend on operating pressure and inlet temperature. Contact TechnoCore for exact model selection.
Request a Dryer Comparison QuoteADC 2.2 Dryer Controller
OMEGA AIR adsorption dryers (A-DRY, HPR-DRY BP series) are controlled by the ADC 2.2, a SIEMENS PLC-based controller that can operate in fixed-cycle mode or dew-point dependent mode, automatically adjusting the adsorption cycle to maintain the required dew point while reducing energy and purge-air consumption.
- Fixed-cycle or dew-point dependent control
- Energy-saving stand-by mode
- Condensate drain control, IP 65 housing
- Optional Modbus TCP/IP or Profinet communication
Filtration Requirements
Dryer performance depends on correct upstream and downstream filtration. Adsorption dryers require super-fine coalescing pre-filtration (residual oil < 0.01 mg/m³, 0.01 µm) and a dust filter on the outlet; membrane dryers require a super-fine coalescing filter upstream to protect the membrane fibre from contamination.
TechnoCore can specify the correct filtration stage alongside any dryer selection as part of a complete air treatment package.
View filtration solutionsDryer Selection
Which Air Dryer Do I Need?
Correct dryer selection depends on more than compressor power. Actual operating conditions must be considered.
+3°C
Refrigerated
General industrial compressed air and manufacturing applications.
−40°C
Adsorption
Low dew point applications and critical process air.
Compact
Membrane
Point-of-use and instrumentation air with moderate dew point needs.
Large Flow
Heat Regenerated
Higher-capacity systems where energy optimisation is important.
High Pressure
Specialist
Applications operating above standard compressed-air pressure.
Information we normally need
- Compressor or required air flow
- Operating pressure
- Maximum inlet air temperature
- Ambient temperature
- Required pressure dew point
- Application or process
TechnoCore can help with
- Dryer sizing and selection
- Pre-filtration and final filtration
- Condensate drains
- Oil / water separation
- Pressure-drop considerations
- Complete air treatment packages
Complete System Engineering
Complete Compressed Air Treatment Systems
A dryer is only one part of compressed-air quality management. TechnoCore can combine drying, filtration, condensate separation, automatic drains and downstream air treatment into a complete engineered package.
Applications
Industries We Support
Nationwide Industrial Support
Industrial SolutionsAcross Ireland
Based in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, TechnoCore supplies and supports compressed air drying and treatment systems for industrial customers throughout Ireland, including Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Laois, Cork, Limerick, Shannon, Galway and Waterford.
Key industrial regions we support
Frequently Asked Questions
Compressed Air Dryer FAQ
What is the difference between a refrigerated and adsorption air dryer?
Refrigerated dryers are normally used for general industrial compressed air. Adsorption dryers are used when much lower moisture levels and lower pressure dew points are required.
What is a membrane air dryer?
A membrane air dryer removes water vapour by passing compressed air through hollow-fibre membrane modules that allow moisture to permeate out of the air stream. Membrane dryers have no moving parts, require little maintenance and can be a compact option for point-of-use or moderate dew point requirements.
What pressure dew point do I need?
The required pressure dew point depends on the process, environmental conditions and required compressed air quality. General manufacturing and critical process applications can have very different requirements.
Can TechnoCore size an air dryer for an existing compressor?
Yes. Provide the compressor flow, working pressure, temperatures and application, and we can help select an appropriate dryer and associated air treatment equipment.
Do I need filters before and after the dryer?
Filtration requirements depend on the dryer technology and the required air quality. Pre-filtration and final filtration are often important parts of a complete compressed air treatment system.
Engineering Support
Need Help Selecting a Compressed Air Dryer?
Send us your compressor flow, operating pressure, temperatures, required dew point and application. TechnoCore can help select the dryer and associated filtration for your system.
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