FCT

The FCT ECO-FRIENDLY range of refrigerant cycle dryers has been developed recently to replace traditional refrigerants with the latest generation. The R513a refrigerant gas has a low environmental impact (GWP = 613 CO2 ton/eq), under applicable European and international regulations. Based on the tried and tested ACT range, it has a low energy consumption, even under extreme load conditions. This is due to the ALU-DRY exchanger reduced pressure drop, latest generation compressors, control valve, hot gas by-pass and capacitive drains (standard from FCT180 and optional for lower sizes). The +3°C dew point is maintained even when operating conditions change.

The range standard electronic controllers are equipped with an RS485 port for connectivity to the company’s management system (INDUSTRY 4.0 ready). Water-cooled version on demand from FCT55.

MAXIMUM WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ambient temperature: + 50°C
• Inlet air pressure: 16 barg (ACT3÷18) - 14 barg
• Inlet air temperature: + 70°C

Data refer to the following nominal condition: ambient temperature + 25 °C; inlet air pressure 7 barg; inlet air temperature +35 °C.

• ALU DRY aluminium heat exchanger
• High-efficiency compressor
• Generously sized condenser unit
• Water pressure switch valve (water-cooled) (from FCT55)
• DMC34 digital controller RS485 modbus
• Refrigerant compressor thermal or thermo-ammeter protection
• Automatic condensation pressure control
• High compressor temperature protection (from FCT55)
• Refrigerant compressor phase sequence relay protection (3ph models)
• Refrigerant high- and low-pressure safety pressure switches (from FCT80)
• Hot gas bypass valve
• Timed condensation drain FCT 3/160
• Electronic level condensation drain FCT 180/500
• Compressor crankcase heater (3ph models only)
• On request models with different Power Supply and different connections [Ph/V/Hz]
• For FCT 180÷3000: Counter-flanges and EN 1092-1 gaskets included.