DRYER AND DRYING APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED MOISTURE REMOVAL

摘要

A dryer (100) and a drying apparatus attachable to a dryer (100) are disclosed. A wheel (140) having desiccant material (144) is located in line and in close proximity with a heating element (135). The wheel (140) includes a first portion (142) positioned in an inlet air path (150) and a second portion positioned in an outlet air path (152). The desiccant material (144) removes water molecules from air within the inlet air path (150), and lowers the vapor pressure of the incoming air. In the outlet air path (152), heated air flows through the second portion to transfer energy to the desiccant material. The wheel (140) rotates to change the desiccant material within the portions.