Aircel VF Series

Dimensions & Specifications

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* Capacity rated in accordance with CAGI ADF 100 @ 100 psig, 100°F inlet, 100°F ambient, and a PDP of 38°F.
Ambient air temperature: 35°-120°F, inlet air temperature: 140°F max., operating pressure: 200 psig max.

Notes: NEMA 1 Standard
VF-10 to VF-150 include suction pressure gauge standard.
VF-200 to VF-250 include suction and discharge gauges standard.
VF-300 to VF-1200 include suction, discharge, inlet temperature, and inlet pressure gauges standard.
VF-800 to VF-1200 include external moisture separator and zero loss drain standard.

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How to Size a VF

To Size the Dryer Capacity for Actual Conditions

Adjusted Capacity = scfm x C1 x C2 x C3 x C4

To calculate the capacity of a given dryer based on non-standard operating conditions, multiply the standard capacity by the appropriate correction factor(s).

EXAMPLE: Dryer Model: VF-100
Standard Capacity: 100 scfm
Actual Operating Conditions: 90°F ambient temperature: C1 = 1.05
100°F inlet temperature: C2 = 1.0
125 psig system pressure: C3 = 1.07
38°F required dew point: C4 = 1.0
Adjusted Capacity = 100 scfm x 1.05 x 1.0 x 1.07 x 1.0 = 112.4 scfm

To Select the Dryer Model for Actual Conditions

Adjusted Capacity = scfm/C1/C2/C3/C4

To choose a dryer based on a given flow at non-standard operating conditions, divide the given flow by the appropriate correction factor(s).

EXAMPLE: Given Flow: 75 scfm
Actual Operating Conditions: 80°F ambient temperature: C1 = 1.07
90°F inlet temperature: C2 = 1.21
100 psig system pressure: C3 = 1.0
Required dew point : 38°F pdp: C4 = 1.0
Adjusted Capacity = 75 scfm / 1.07 / 1.21 / 1.0 / 1.0 = 57.9 scfm

Selected Dryer Model: VF-60

Capacity Correction Factors

The Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) has developed standards to protect users of compressed air & gas equipment. ADF100 the current standard for refrigerated compressed air dryers, specifies the dryers performance to be rated at 100°F inlet temperature, 100°F ambient temperature, and 100 psig system pressure. To adjust the dryer capacity from these "CAGI conditions" to your specific application, please use the correction factors below for differing ambient air temperatures (C1), inlet air temperatures (C2), system pressures (C3), and varying dew point requirements (C4).

The Aircel VF Series (10 - 1,200 scfm) offers the highest efficiencies at varying flow conditions in a lightweight, compact design. No other dryer in the industry can offer the efficiency ratings achieved by the VF Series dryers in variable flow operation. VF Series dryers are built with the patented Variable Flow heat exchanger, which allows for desired dew point performance regardless of flow variations. Typically, other dryers with mechanical moisture separators lose performance as compressed airflow velocity increases or decreases substantially around the nominal design point.

The VF Series high efficiency heat exchanger utilizes a three-step process to thoroughly remove condensed moisture from the chilled compressed air. This process provides separation efficiency in excess of 98% throughout the dryer's entire flow range. Our VF non-cycling range is focused on reliable, constant dew point performance in all flow conditions. With its excellent heat transfer coefficients and low-pressure drop, these dryers will outperform the competition in protecting your compressed air system, machinery and tools; and will improve your manufacturing processes.

Consisent Performance from 0 - 100% Load

• Lightweight & compact
• Precooling and reheating of compressed air for high efficiency and low energy consumption
• Patented Variable Flow high-efficiency aluminum heat exchanger utilizing 3-step process of Impaction, Brownian Motion, and Surface Tension to achieve consistent dew point at varying flow conditions
• Evaporator includes multi-stage separator with removal (cleanable) stainless steel demister
• Environmentally friendly refrigerant R-134a ensures reliable operation in high ambient overload conditions
• Refrigerant analyzer gauge
• Refrigerant discharge pressure gauge (VF-150 and up)
• Inlet pressure gauge (VF-400 and up)
• High efficiency scroll refrigeration compressor (VF-500 and up)
• Heavy-duty industrial powder coated cabinet with access panel
• Optional dryer package filters sized for each dryer (Contact eCompressedair.com customer service toll-free: 866-650-1937 for more information)

How the VF Heat Exchanger Works

Hot, saturated compressed air is first precooled by exiting cold air in the air-to-air heat exchanger. The precooled air then enters the evaporator where it is cooled to its final dew point. The mixture of cold air and condensation flows into the three-stage separator/demister where liquids and contaminants are reliably removed and ejected from the system via a programmable timer drain valve. The cold air is then reheated by the incoming hot air before leaving the dryer.

VF-75 to VF-1200

Available Options

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Replacement Parts & Service

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Purchasing an Aircel dryer from eCompressedair gives you access to factory-direct replacement parts, kits and maintenance information for all Aircel dryers. Contact our customer service team by calling toll-free 866-650-1937 or email sales@ecompressedair.com for more information about the VF dryer replacement parts, kits or maintenance information.

Aircel VF Non-Cycling Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryer Series

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