Drytech Inc.
Drytech, Inc.
54 Wrightstown-Cookstown Rd
P.O. Box 0128
Cookstown, NJ 08511-0128
Phone: 800-221-0208 • Fax: 609-758-1774
Email: jonesc@drytechinc.com
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The failure or malfunction of many transformers or similar equipment can be directly attributed to the lack of proper control of the level of moisture entering the equipment. It is essential, therefore, that a very low level of humidity is maintained in the air space in the top of the conservator tank to avoid deterioration of the insulating properties of the cooling medium.

Transformer breathers provide an economic and efficient means of controling the level of moisture entering the conservator tank during the change in volume of the cooling medium and/or airspace caused by temperature changes. However, with a new moisture content specification of oil being kept at less than 35 ppm moisture (ASTM D-1533 test method), higher performance desiccant than silica gel is needed. ZEOZORB transformer breathers exceed the ASTM D-1533 testing specifications and out perform silica gel breathers by over 75% at average operating temperatures 77°F.

In addition, testing shows that if the free air volume above the conservator tank oil is kept very dry, below 100 PPM it will actually liberate and pull moisture from within the transforming insulating lubricant, maximizing performance and life. This dynamic is crucial to optimize operations and maintenance procedures.

QUICK FACT:
Drytech Transformer breathers reduce the relative humidity levels in a consevator tank to less than 5% RH.

Specifications

Desiccant Capacity

 N/A 22 lbs (10kg)

Connection to Tank

 N/A 1" FNPT

Transformer mVa

 N/A 180 mVa

Transformer Oil Quantity

 N/A 68,150 liters

Height (mm)

 N/A 645 mm

Construction

 N/A Die cast aluminum end caps, UV Polycarbonate tube, optional SS or expanded metal covers available

N/A Protection of transformer conservator tank oil by preventing entry of moisture and particulate

Features

Zeolite

 N/A Blue to beige

Body

 N/A Aluminum pressure die casted

Container

 N/A Acrylic/Polycarbonate/Glass (Seamless without joint)

Oil Cup

 N/A Acrylic/Polycarbonate (with oil level marking

Gasket

 N/A Nitrile

Paint

 N/A Powder coated

Advantages

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Advantages

  • Extend the life cycle of your lube oil
  • Minimize component wear, down time and repairs
  • Protects against high humidity, water condensation, pressure variations
  • Maintain ISO cleanliness codes
  • Protects against dielectric loss, mold growth
  • Extend MTBF and reduce O&M costs

Features & Performance

N/A 1. Bi-directional Air Flow

  • Air entering the breather is filtered and dried. Air expelled through the breather is filter through an activated carbon filter, prolonging the life of the breather.
2. Rugged construction
  • ZEOZORB transformer breathers are made of robust cast aluminum and UV resistant polycarbonate tube.
3. ZEOLITE adsorbent
  • ZEOLITE adsorbent provides up to 28% by weight adsorption and provides clean dry air less than 100 PPM. ZEOLITE also maintains performance in high temperature environments, unlike Silica Gel.
4. Easy to use and ergonomically friendly
  • All ZEOZORB transformer breathers use a visual sight window to indicate when replacement is necessary. To replace, simply empty the spent breather contents and refill with new desiccant.
5. Protective housings
  • Optional protective stainless steel and expanded metal housings are available for additional protection.
6. Application flexibility
  • Transformer breathers are offered in a variety of NPT/BSP and flanged connections.
7. Color Indication
  • When maximum adsorption is reached, the blue indicating ZEOLITE beads will turn from blue to beige, to indicate that a replacement is required.

How Do They Work?

N/A Drytech Transformer Breathers operate as your first means of protection againt moisture contamination. Transformer breathers take the approach of filtering atmospheric air BEFORE it enters your equipment, rather than trying to take moisture out AFTER it has been introduced into a system.

Inhale Cycle

1. Air will enter the base of the breather

2. As the air is drawn into the breather, the moisture is adsorbed

3. This dry air will then flow upward and into the tank or reservoir being protected

4. The very dry air will blanket the free air volume inside the tank and will liberate moisture from within the tank Exhale Cycle

5. Air will be pushed down through the top of the breather

6. The air will flow back down through the desiccant and out of the bottom of the breather

Video

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