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Desiccant substitute

Desiccant substitute

Desiccant substitute

(OP)
Can water softener salt be a substitute for desiccant (a or c) in a desi-dri system. Or is there anything thing else that can be used instead of the expensive propitiatory desi-dry desiccant from NATCO.

Thanks,
David Hall

RE: Desiccant substitute

There are other delequesent-drier salts that are slightly less expensive than Des-Dri, but they're not cheep either.  You can use water-softener salt if you don't care about it working (it won't work).

David Simpson, PE
MuleShoe Engineering
www.muleshoe-eng.com

RE: Desiccant substitute

Dessicant is used because of it's good drying properties compared to other drying methods.

It is a dry method of drying where reaction is not desirable.

There are wet method of drying like TEG.

It all depends on what is the aim of the drying process.

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One is to give, one is to take
Give until it hurts with a smile

RE: Desiccant substitute

Tetra Chemicals makes a product called Water Shield that is a solid calcium chloride dehydration product.  They claim that their manufacturing process reuslts in a higher crush strength and capacity.  Depending on where you are, it is available through differnt vendors.

Andrew Lechelt
Technical Support Engineer
Quadra Chemicals
www.quadrachemicals.com

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