DST - DC 10 O&M Manual - EN02 08 05
DST - DC 10 O&M Manual - EN02 08 05
Dehumidifier
CONSORB DC-10
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Contents
General Description ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Applications ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Construction ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Principle of Operation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Design............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Dismantling.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Rotor........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Filter ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Fan .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
PTC Heater ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Control Panel........................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Ductwork ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Dehumidifier unit placed inside dehumidified area............................................................................. 6
Dehumidifier unit placed outside dehumidified area .......................................................................... 7
Electrical Connection............................................................................................................................... 7
Starting Up ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Starting Up .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Adjusting the Dampers ............................................................................................................................ 7
Wet Air ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Dry Air ................................................................................................................................................ 7
A. Exchanging Filters .............................................................................................................................. 8
B. General Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 8
C. Washing the SSCR Rotor. .................................................................................................................. 8
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
A. If both dry and wet air ducts are warm ................................................................................................ 9
B. If both air ducts are cold...................................................................................................................... 9
C. If dry air duct feels cold and wet air duct is very hot ........................................................................... 9
Capacity Test ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Technical Data ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix
1. Component List
2. Electric Wiring Diagram
3. Dimensions
4. EC Declaration of Conformity
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General Description
Construction
The dehumidifiers are made as complete units includ-
ing rotor, fans, rotor motor and rotor drive transmission,
heater for the regeneration, controls and electrical
equipment.
The water vapour is effectively adsorbed from the
treated air in the Super SSCR silica gel rotor.
Principle of Operation
Regeneration heater
Rotor
Regeneration air fan
CONSORB is a continuous dehumidifier able to reach very low dew points. The rotor is divided by
seals into two separate air sectors, process and regeneration. The process air is dried by adsorp-
tion in the process sector, which is 75% of the rotor. The regeneration air is first heated by a PTC
Process- heater before it flows into the regeneration sector where it evaporates the adsorbed moisture
air inlet vapour and drives it out of the rotor.
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Design
The dehumidifier CONSORB DC - 10 has a housing of
Dehumidification
2333 stainless steel where all the different components
are contained. The unit consists of rotor, filter, fans,
heater for the regeneration, controls and electrical
equipment.
Dismantling
When dismantling, the unit must be electrically dis-
connected.
If the unit has been in operation it should be left
to cool off, for at least 15 minutes.
Regeneration
The upper part of the unit housing can easily be
removed to enable service and inspection. The lid is
fastened by four screws. By using the handle, the lid
can be lifted off the unit in one piece.
Rotor
The heart of a DST dehumidifier is the very efficient
patented Super SSCR silica gel rotor. This rotor ma-
trix is manufactured from alternate layers of flat and
Rotor matrix
Filter
The air filters are made as a rectangular flat sheet,
cut from ordinary filter gauze.
The filter can easily be reached, without dis-
mantling the unit, through the small panels. Process
filter below the dry air outlet, and reg filter above the
wet air outlet.
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contin. Design. Control Panel
Fans The switches for On(I)/Off(0) and Man(II)/Auto(0),
Both fans are of medium pressure radial type, directly plugged hole for elapsed time meter or ammeter,
driven by a single-phase AC motor. and electric supply cable are placed under the wet
air outlet. The 0/1-button has lamps to indicate when
PTC Heater the unit is switched on (0/1 button is lit).
The heater is built around the PTC thermistor, which A remote control, for example a humidistat, can be
is a temperature dependent semiconductor resistor. connected on the terminal block (see page 7, for
Its resistance value rises sharply with increasing installation).
temperature after a defined temperature, the Curie Elapsed time meter and humidistat plug are
point, has been exceeded. The very high positive available as optional equipment.
temperature coefficient has given the PTC thermistor
its name. From a practical standpoint, this resistance Control Panel
characteristic causes the thermistor temperature to
remain essentially constant over a wide range of opera-
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tional conditions. Variations in ambient temperature,
applied voltage and air flow have but a small effect
on thermistor temperature.
The automatic temperature limiting effect of the
PTC heater prevents the formation of excessively high
temperatures and thus also of fire hazard even in the
event of an air flow failure.
The detrimental combustion of dust is definitely
avoided. Even if the regeneration air flow is totally 3 4
stopped the temperature of the heater will never ex-
ceed 230°C. The material near the heater is chosen I II
to withstand such a temperature. 0 0
If the maximum drying capacity of the dehumidifier is
not needed then simply reduce the regeneration air
flow. The PTC heater will then immediately respond
with a higher resistance to maintain the temperature
1. Ammeter
of its surface. The reduction in current can be moni- 2. Plugged hole for extra equipment ( i.e
tored on the ammeter (optional equipment). In other elapsed time meter)
words; the less regeneration air flow the less heating 3. ON/OFF-switch
output but with an almost constant temperature of the 4. MAN/AUTO-switch
regeneration air.
Resistance
Temperature
PTC heater
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Installation
DST dehumidifiers are prepared for easy connection and therefore the dry air outlet should be throttled in
to ductwork and electric supplies. order to stop the condensation.
Due to the high moisture content at the wet air
The dehumidifier should not be installed in an area outlet, condensation may occur within the ductwork.
where there is a danger of explosion, nor to treat air It is therefore recommended that the wet air outlet
containing dangerous amounts of explosive sub- ductwork is installed at an angle so that condensate
stances! cannot flow back into the dehumidifier. If the duct must
be installed higher than the outlet, it should be insulated
Ductwork and a small drain hole is to be made for discharge of
In order to avoid recirculation, it is important in all in- condensate at the lowest point in the ductwork.
stallations to ensure that the wet air and dry air outlet
ductwork is directed away from the process air inlet Dehumidifier Unit Placed Inside Dehu-
of the unit. midified Area
Ductwork dimensions are stated in dimension Wet air outlet ductwork is connected to ambient. The
sketch on data sheet. process air inlet has two spigots in order to keep a
Ductwork pressure losses affects the capacity pressure balance between the dehumidified area and
of the dehumidifier. The maximum capacity given in the ambient air. The right spigot (reg-air in) should have
the data sheet, is valid for the back pressure stated in its ductwork connected to ambient. The left process
the data sheet. In order to receive the back pressure inlet spigot can be left free if the dehumidified area is
stated in the data sheet a damper should be installed well sealed from the ambient. If there is a great leakage
on the dry air outlet. between the dehumidified area and the ambient air
A wet air outlet damper should be installed if a damper is to be mounted to the reg-air inlet spigot.
it is desired to have less than maximum capacity in When restricting the process air inlet sucking from the
order to save energy or when a damper is used on room, the dehumidifier will create a small over pres-
the dry air outlet. sure in the room, reducing ambient air from leaking
If the process air is cold and has a high relative into the dehumidified area. Ensure that the dry air is
humidity, condensation may occur inside the dehumidi- well distributed in the dehumidified area.
fier at the wet air outlet. The dehumidifier itself can
withstand condensate thanks to the stainless steel,
however material under the unit may be damaged
DEHUMIDIFIED ROOM
Wet air duct should be
Check that the dry air is slooping downward slightly
Wall bracket well distributed in the in order to stop condensate
dehumidified area. from running back in to the
unit.
Dry air out
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contin. Installation
Dehumidifier Unit Placed Outside Dehu- Electrical Connection
midified Area The dehumidifier is to be connected simply by plug-
The wet air outlet can be left freeblowing. ging the 3 -core electric cable into a single-phase net
Dry air outlet ductwork is connected to the dehumidified according to technical data. The electric supply shall
area. If an extra low moisture content is needed the be secured according to technical data.
lower process inlet spigot should also be connected For automatic control the unit is prepared for
to the area. a humidistat to be connected on the terminal block.
If the dehumidified area is not properly sealed For quick connection of a humidistat, there is a hole
an over pressure should be created by restricting the made in the panel for an optional plug as auxiliary
process air inlet flow from the dehumidified area. No equipment.
process air should be taken from the dehumidified When the dehumidifier is in the "AUTO" mode
area if there are great leakages to the ambient air. the humidistat will shut the dehumidifier off when the
actual humidity reaches a value below the set-point.
Automatic ON/OFF-control must not be used if
the OFF-cycles constantly is within the time period of
3-120 seconds.
Starting Up
Starting Up
Wet Air
1. Ensure that both air balance dampers, if any, are The wet air flow should be regulated so that the wet air
wide open and check that the air paths of the temperature never rises above 50°C. The smaller the
ductwork are not obstructed in any way. wet air flow, the lower the wet air temperature. When
the dry air is not freeblowing the wet air flow should
2. Make sure that the filter is in its position. be reduced with a damper on the wet air outlet.
The wet air flow should also be restricted if the
maximum dehumidifying capacity is not required.
3. Check that the fuse in the electric supply system
When adjusting the wet air flow, it should be kept in
is the size demanded in the data sheet.
mind that a dirty filter reduces the wet air flow.
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Maintenance
DST dehumidifiers are designed to run for long periods Ordinary dust and dirt can be washed out with
with little maintenance requirements. water and a mild acid based detergent while rotors af-
The following items should however be noted; fected by oil and grease should be washed in industrial
alcohol. In all normal applications however, it must
When dismantling - Disconnect the unit by unplugging be emphasised that washing of the rotor should be
the electric supply cable! considered as a last resort, having alleviated all other
possible defects first.
When the unit has been in operation the PTC-heater The washing procedure described below is not a
is very hot: normal maintenance requirement and it is recom-
mended that a trained DST engineer is consulted
The unit should be left to cool off, for at least 15 min- before proceeding.
utes, before dismantling!
1. Let the dehumidifier cool for at least an hour.
A. Exchanging Filters
The filters should be inspected at regular intervals, the
2. Carefully remove the rotor from the unit, taking
frequency of which can best be judged by experience.
great care not to damage the delicate matrix.
In storage applications where clean air conditions nor-
mally exist, the filter will typically require changing only
every six months. In process work and dusty environ- 3. Wet the rotor with water and a mild acid based
ments, the filter may need to be changed more often. detergent or with industrial alcohol, and allow to
A dirty filter will in time affect the drying performance soak for 30 minutes.
of the dehumidifier.
4. Rinse carefully with fresh water, pumped at low
On no account should the unit be operated without
pressure through an ordinary hose.
the correct air filter installed!
B. General Maintenance 5. Allow the liquid to drain from the rotor structure and
Every two years an inspection of all internal compo- blow the channels free with air. Do not to hold the
nents of the dehumidifier should be carried out, the air nozzle too close to the rotor surface.
following items being blown with compressed air and
cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. 6. Carefully refit the rotor and its transmission belt
into the unit.
1. Rotor motor and belt transmission.
2. Fans. 7. Start the dehumidifier again and let it operate
3. Electric equipment. for one hour without heater before the capacity
4. Regeneration heater battery. is checked. Repeat the washing with a stronger
detergent if the performance has not recovered
5. Access panels and seals.
satisfactorily.
Depending on how dirty the dehumidifier was at the
Never use a strong alkaline based detergent, as this
first general maintenance, the interval between in-
may destroy the rotor!
spections may be increased or decreased.
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Troubleshooting
The dehumidifier performance can be checked very 2. Calculate from the actual temperatures the density
simply by feeling the temperature of the uninsulated of the two outlet airflows DPO (kg/m3) and DRO.
ductwork near the unit.
Normally with the unit working at nominal condi- 3. Measure the dynamic pressure Δp (Pa) in the
tions (with process air at room temperature)... air ducts, by using a Prandtl tube. The dynamic
pressure is measured by the difference between
…the dry air duct should be warm (25-40°C). the static pressure in the dry air duct and the wet
air duct.
…the wet air duct should be warm or hot (30-50°C).
Measurements should be done in a straight part
of the ductwork. To avoid faulty measurements
If the unit does not maintain the required humidity look
caused by turbulent flows, measurements should
for the following causes.
not be done close to a bend or a fan.
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Technical Data
Unit Data
Correction Diagram
The dehumidifying capacity is estimated as the nominal capacity from above, multiplied by factor K from the cor-
rection diagram.
60 100% RH
100% RH
tout = tin + ( K x 5 ) + 5
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