VF SERIES

Non-Cycling Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryer

The Aircel VF Series (10 - 1,200 scfm) offers the highest efficiencies at varying
flow conditions in a lightweight, compact design. No other dryer in the industry
can offer the efficiency ratings achieved by the VF Series dryers in variable
flow operation. VF Series dryers are built with the patented Variable Flow
heat exchanger, which allows for desired dew point performance regardless
of flow variations. Typically, other dryers with mechanical moisture separators
lose performance as compressed airflow velocity increases or decreases
substantially around the nominal design point.

The VF Series high efficiency heat exchanger utilizes a three-step process

to thoroughly remove condensed moisture from the chilled compressed air.
This process provides separation efficiency in excess of 98% throughout the
dryer’s entire flow range. Our VF non-cycling range is focused on reliable,
constant dew point performance in all flow conditions. With its excellent heat
VF-10 - VF-1200 transfer coefficients and low-pressure drop, these dryers will outperform the
competition in protecting your compressed air system, machinery and tools;
and will improve your manufacturing processes.

VF Series Features Sustainable Energy Savings

• Precooling and reheating of compressed air for high
efficiency & low energy consumption.
VF Series
Proven Performance from 0-100% Load
• Stainless steel plate heat exchanger (VF-10 to VF-60).
• Aluminum block heat exchanger with integrated high
efficiency separator (VF-75 to VF-1200).
• Environmentally friendly R-134a (VF-10 to VF-800)
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and R-404a (VF-1000 to VF-1200) refrigerant.
• Refrigerant suction pressure gauge.
How it Works
• Refrigerant discharge pressure gauge (VF-200 +). Hot, saturated compressed air is first stage separator/mist eliminator where
precooled by exiting cold air in the air-to- liquids and contaminants are reliably
• Inlet pressure and temperature gauge (VF-400 +). air heat exchanger. The precooled air then removed and ejected from the system via a
enters the evaporator where it is cooled programmable timer drain valve. The cold
• Advanced scroll technology (VF-500 and up). to its final dew point. The mixture of cold air is then reheated by the incoming hot air
• External moisture separator & zero-air loss drain (VF-800 +). air and condensation flows into the three- before leaving the dryer.

• Heavy-duty industrial powder coated cabinet w/ access panel. Air Inlet Air Outlet
• NEMA 1 Standard.

Separation Cell

VF Series Benefits Air -To-Refrigerant

Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger

Stainless Steel Mist Eliminator

Heat Exchanger
• Environmentally friendly R-134a & R-404a refrigerant.
• Highly efficient moisture separation.
• Zero-air loss drains standard. Refrigerant Inlet

• Precise dew point at any load.

• Reduced power and energy consumption.
VF-75 - VF-1200
• Lightweight & compact. Refrigerant Outlet
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VF SERIES Model Comparison

Capacity Connection Nominal Ref HP Air-Cooled kW Full Load Voltage Dimensions (inches) Pressure max. Weight
Model Height Width Depth Refrigerant
@ CAGI1 (scfm) (inches NPT) Installed (size) (full load) Amps (Standard) (psig) (lbs)

VF-10 10 1/2 1/5 0.15 6 115-1-60 15 16 16 200 71 R-134a

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VF-15 15 1/2 1/5 0.15 6 115-1-60 15 16 16 200 74 R-134a

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VF-25 25 1/2 1/5 0.15 6 115-1-60 15 16 16 200 76 R-134a

VF-40 40 3/4 1/4 0.24 7 115-1-60 15 16 16 200 78 R-134a
VF-50 50 3/4 1/4 0.60 7 115-1-60 15 16 16 200 80 R-134a
VF-60 60 3/4 1/3 0.86 11 115-1-60 15 16 16 200 102 R-134a
VF-75 75 1 1/3 0.86 11 115-1-60 22 24 18 200 124 R-134a
VF-100 100 1 1/2 1.33 16 115-1-60 22 24 18 200 138 R-134a
VF-125 125 1 3/4 1.72 21 115-1-60 22 24 18 200 156 R-134a
VF-150 150 1 3/4 1.72 21 115-1-60 22 24 18 200 162 R-134a
VF-200 200 1-1/2 1 1.98 12 230-1-60 30 36 25 200 240 R-134a
VF-250 250 1-1/2 1-1/2 3.10 5 460-3-60 30 36 25 200 332 R-134a
VF-300 300 2 1-1/2 3.58 6 460-3-60 30 36 25 200 345 R-134a
VF-400 400 2 2 4.85 9 460-3-60 45 34 45 175 567 R-134a
VF-500 500 2 3-1/2 6.53 12 460-3-60 45 34 45 175 582 R-134a
VF-600 600 3 3-1/2 6.76 13 460-3-60 45 34 45 175 598 R-134a
VF-800 800 3 5 6.61 15 460-3-60 48 38 54 175 790 R-134a
VF-1000 1000 3 5 6.84 17 460-3-60 48 38 54 175 800 R-404a
VF-1200 1200 3 6 10.98 20 460-3-60 48 38 54 175 852 R-404a

1 Capacity rated in accordance with CAGI ADF 100 @ 100 psig, 100°F inlet, 100°F ambient, and a PDP of 38°F. Ambient air temp.: 35°-120°F, inlet air temp.: 140°F max., operating pressure: 175-200 psig max.
Due to a continuous program of product improvement, specification and dimensions are subject to change without notice.

VF SERIES The Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI)

has developed standards to protect users of
pressure. To adjust the dryer capacity from
these “CAGI conditions” to your specific
Capacity Correction Factors compressed air & gas equipment. ADF100 the
current standard for refrigerated compressed
application, please use the correction factors
below for differing ambient air temperatures
air dryers, specifies the dryers performance to (C1), inlet air temperatures (C2), system
To Size the Dryer Capacity for Actual Conditions be rated at 100°F inlet temperature, 100°F pressures (C3), and varying dew point
ambient temperature, and 100 psig system requirements (C4).
Adjusted Capacity = scfm x C1 x C2 x C3 x C4
To calculate the capacity of a given dryer based on non-standard operating
conditions, multiply the standard capacity by the appropriate correction
factor(s). Capacity correction factors for differing ambient air temperature (C1)
EXAMPLE: Dryer Model: VF-100 Ambient Temperature (°F) 70 80 90 100 110 115 120
Standard Capacity: 100 scfm
Actual Operating Conditions: 90°F ambient temperature: C1 = 1.05 Correction Factor 1.10 1.07 1.05 1 0.94 0.85 0.65
100°F inlet temperature: C2 = 1.0
125 psig system pressure: C3 = 1.07
38°F required dew point: C4 = 1.0 Capacity correction factors for differing inlet air temperature (C2)
Adjusted Capacity = 100 scfm x 1.05 x 1.0 x 1.07 x 1.0 = 112.4 scfm Inlet Temperature (°F) 80 90 100 110 120 140
Correction Factor 1.50 1.21 1 0.82 0.72 0.61

To Select the Dryer Model for Actual Conditions

Capacity correction factors for differing system air pressure (C3)
Adjusted Capacity = scfm/C1/C2/C3/C4
To choose a dryer based on a given flow at non-standard operating System Pressure (psig) 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250
conditions, divide the given flow by the appropriate correction factor(s).
Correction Factor 0.85 0.95 1 1.07 1.13 1.18 1.20 1.22 1.24
EXAMPLE: Given Flow: 75 scfm
Actual Operating Conditions: 80°F ambient temperature: C1 = 1.07
90°F inlet temperature: C2 = 1.21 Capacity correction factors for differing pressure dew point requirements (C4)
100 psig system pressure: C3 = 1.0
Required dew point: 38°F pdp: C4 = 1.0 Dew Point (°F) 38 41 45 50
Adjusted Capacity = 75 scfm / 1.07 / 1.21 ­­/ 1.0 / 1.0 = 57.9 scfm
Selected Dryer Model: VF-60 Correction Factor 1 1.12 1.17 1.22

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