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TABLE 1 - Correction Factors (multipliers) for Inlet Air Temperature and Pressure

Inlet Pressure (psig)

80°F (27°C)

90°F (32°C)

100°F (38°C)

110°F (43°C)

120°F (49°C)

50

1.35

1.05

0.84

0.69

0.56

80

1.50

1.17

0.95

0.79

0.66

100

1.55

1.23

1.00

0.82

0.70

125

1.63

1.31

1.07

0.91

0.74

150

1.70

1.37

1.13

0.95

0.80

175

1.75

1.42

1.18

0.99

0.84

200

1.80

1.47

1.22

1.03

0.89


TABLE 2 - Correction Factors for Ambient Temperature*

Ambient Temperature

80°F (27°C)

90°F (32°C)

100°F (38°C)

110°F (43°C)

Multiplier

1.12

1.06

1.00

0.94


TABLE 3 - Correction Factors for Dew Point Temperature

Dew Point Temperature

38°F (3°C)

40°F (4°C)

45°F (7°C)

50°F (10°C)

Multiplier

1.0

1.1

1.2

1.3

 

*Air-cooled models only. For water-cooled use a 1.15 multiplier if cooling water is less than 95°F (35°C).

To adjust dryer capacity for conditions other than rated, use Correction Factors (multipliers) from Tables 1, 2, and 3.

Example: What is the capacity of a model PRD 100 when the compressed air at the inlet to the dryer is at 150 psig and 100°F (38°C), the ambient temperature is 90°F (32°C) and a 50°F (10°C) dew point is desired?

Answer: 100 scfm (rated flow from Specifications Table) x 1.13 (correction factor for inlet temperature and pressure from table 1) x 1.06 (correction factor for ambient temperature from table 2) x 1.3 (correction factor for dew point from table 3)=156 scfm.

 

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