Patent ID: 7275737
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. Device for simultaneously cooling and removing liquid from compressed gas of at least one compressor element, comprising a pressure vessel provided with a liquid drain at a bottom thereof, an inlet for compressed gas at a distance above the latter and an outlet for compressed gas at a top thereof, wherein a distribution device is provided in the pressure vessel between the inlet and the outlet for the compressed gas, said distribution device arranged so as to spread a cool fluid in direct contact with the compressed gas, and including a heat exchanger in the pressure vessel arranged to heat compressed gas which has been cooled by the cool fluid; wherein the distribution device for cool fluid comprises a pipe opening onto a contactor in the pressure vessel and extending over a cooler; wherein a part of the pipe of the distribution device is part of the heat exchanger to enable re-heating the gas.