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Air Drier

In the air drier, the air which is drawn in passes over a water absorptive filter material in the form of filter nodules which extract moisture from the air. As long as the air contains more moisture than the filter material, the individual nodules absorb and accumulate the moisture. When the air flows back, it is drier than the filter material, with the result that the air is re-humidified and the moisture is discharged into the open air. The maximum water storage capacity of the filter is 30 g.

Fig 1: View Of Compressor With Drier
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Fig 2: Identifying Air Drying And Dissipation Of Water To Air
G03396964Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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