Compressor system for discharging dry air

摘要

A compressor system is disclosed for the intake of ambient air having a given amount of moisture or water vapor therein. A compressor compresses the ambient air to a superatmospheric pressure level. The pressurized air discharged from the compressor is run through an intercooler so as to reduce both the temperature of the compressed air and the water vapor therein. The reduced water vapor (i.e., dry) air is then supplied to various respiratory health care apparatus and excess dry air is returned to the inlet of the compressor.