Above & Beyond

Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers

SPRF - Standard Compressed Air Dryers
SPTX - Thermal Exchange Cycling Dryers
SPHT - High Inlet Temperature Dryers
 General Design Features
5 Year Warranty Sullivan-Palatek utilizes only
environmentally friendly
Each Sullivan-Palatek Refrigerated Air
refrigerants. These low or
Dryer is manufactured to the highest quality
non-ozone depleting prod-
standard. In an effort to express this quality
ucts; HFC, have enabled
standard and distinguish our products from
a global transition away
competitors, we have standardized on a
from environmentally
5-Year product warranty including 1-Year
destructive CFCs.
Labor
Sullivan-Palatek
refrigerated air dryers
For the next 5-Years the Sullivan-Palatek
utilize HFC (R404A)
warranty gives you the assurance that the
& (R134A) refrigerant.
purchase of a compressed air dryer will
Optional refrigerant types
meet your needs without worry of costly
are available, consult your
equipment failure.
representative for details.
With continuous improvement of quality
standards, along with engineering
Sullivan-Palatek manufactures all of its compressed
improvements that are advancing as fast
air dryers with pride in the USA. We offer our
as current technology, you can be assured
customers a steady stream of high quality products
that Sullivan-Palatek will provide you with
with proven performance that are reasonably priced;
a quality product for years of uninterrupted
not based on fluctuating international finance.
service.
These points in conjunction with local engineering,
maintenance, support, and readily available
replacement components make Sullivan-Palatek an
effective choice for compressed air components.

Low Pressure Drops

All refrigerated compressed air dryers Sullivan-Palatek uses only
manufactured by Sullivan-Palatek are diaphragm type solenoid
designed with pressure drops that range valves for the electronic
from 2.9 to 3.8 PSID. Competitive products timed condensate drains.
can deliver pressure drops as high as 6.5 Diaphragm valves keep the
PSID. The addition of pressure drop can main stream of condensate
substantially increase system operating cost. away from the internal
Each (PSI) increase in systems pressure movable piston. If particulate
raises the required compressor horsepower contaminates in the
by 0.5%. If a facility is required to raise condensate fouls and restricts movement of the
discharge pressure by 3 PSI to overcome piston, the valve will fail.
component restriction, 1.5% additional HP is Diaphragm valves have much
required. larger orifices and flow paths
than industry standard direct
Assuming the facility operates a 100 HP acting valves. Larger orifices
compressor and has energy costs of $0.06 virtually eliminate the possibility
kW/h, annual operational cost would increase of clogging a drain valve.
$588.00.
 SPHT Series High Inlet
Temperature Dryer
Pre-cooler
SPHT series delivers pressure dewpoints of 39°F.
Many other high inlet temperature dryers offer
only a 50°F dewpoint that can prove insufficient in
Separator many manufacturing processes. A 39°F pressure
w/ Float Drain
dewpoint provides compressed air that contains
33% less moisture than compressed air with a 50°F
pressure dewpoint. The SPHT series is capable of
Air to Air Exchanger Condenser
flows rated for both 39°F or 50°F dewpoints.

A modulating thermostatic expansion valve gives

a more effective refrigeration control over a wide
span of operating conditions.
Air to Refrigerant Exchanger Exp. Hot Gas
Valve Valve A hot gas bypass valve compensates for low load
conditions preventing freeze-up.

Separator Suction Compressor

w/Strainer & Drain Accumulator
Component utilization may vary within model series based on design requirements

Specifications & Dimensions

Capacity in SCFM @ Refrigeration Dimensions

Max. Inlet
Available

Pressure

Shipping
Voltage

System
In / Out

Weight
50°F PDP 39°F PDP Ports
Model

Height

Depth
Width
Number
PSIG

PSIG

PSIG

PSIG
120

100

120

100

HP Watts

SPHT-A1-116 28 24 23 20 1/5 376 3/4 23 18 23 117

N/A

SPHT-A2-116 36 30 30 25 1/4 451 3/4 23 18 23 120

230 PSIG
120-1-60

SPHT-B1-116 50 43 42 36 1/3 576 3/4 35 19 23 183

230-1-60

SPHT-B2-116 80 67 66 56 1/2 776 3/4 35 19 23 195

SPHT-C1-116 102 86 85 72 5/8 1045 1 42 22 29 285
SPHT-C2-116 155 132 129 110 3/4 1135 1-1/2 42 22 29 298
Notes: 1. Capacity reflects a maximum 100°F inlet temperature and 100°F ambient.
2. "q” Symbol reflects missing voltage designation.
3. In/Out Ports are NPT unless otherwise specified.
4. Refrigeration watts specified is an average of all power components through a fully loaded operational cycle
5. Dimensions are in inches
6. Shipping weight is in pounds
7. Dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice

Capacity Correction Table

To obtain flow capacities at conditions other
Capacity Inlet Temperature
than standard, locate the multiplier at the
Correction 125°F 150°F 180°F interception of actual operating conditions.
Multiply the rated capacity of the selected dryer
Ambient

100°F 1.18 1.10 1.00 by the selected multiplier. The result is the
corrected flow capacity. Capacity corrected
°F

105°F 1.07 1.00 0.91

flows over standard operating conditions will
110°F 0.97 0.90 0.82 increase pressure drop.
 SPRF Series Refrigeration Dryer
A modulating thermostatic expansion
valve gives a more effective refrigeration
control over a wide span of operating
conditions. It prevents compressor
failure due to liquid return commonly
found in capillary tube designs.

An adjustable hot gas bypass valve compensates for

low load conditions preventing freeze-up.

Suction accumulators prevent liquid return on cold

starts and extend refrigerant compressor life.

Refrigeration suction and discharge service valves.

Models SPRF-295A and larger feature fan cycle

controls standard.

Industrial duty all steel ergonomic cabinets with high

quality powder coat finish.

All condensate drains are electronic

timed solenoid type with isolation valve
and cleanable Y-Strainer. Air to Air Exchanger Condenser

The SPRF series Compressed Air

Dryer is UL listed and marked for Air to Refrigerant Exchanger Exp. Hot Gas
both the US & Canadian markets Valve Valve
as per ANSI/UL standard #1995.

Separator Suction Compressor

w/Strainer & Drain Accumulator
Component utilization may vary within model series based on design requirements

Model Number Breakdown

Series Capacity Cooling Design Change Voltage
SPRF XXXX X XX XXX
A Air Blank NEMA 1 116 120-1-60
SCFM @ 120 PSIG

W Water ✇ N4 NEMA 4 ✇ 216 208/230-1-60

100°F Ambient
100°F Inlet

P3 300 PSIG ✇ 236 208/230/3/60

P5 500 PSIG ✇ 436 460-3-60
SW SS All Wetted ✇ 536 575-3-60
RC Remote Cond ✇ 115 100-1-50 ✇
215 200-1-50 ✇
✇ This symbol represents an optional design that is not avaliable as a 235 200/240-3-50 ✇
UL Listed product 335 380/420-3-50 ✇
 Specifications & Dimensions
Capacity In Refrigeration Dimensions

Maximum
Pressure

Shipping
In / Out

Weight
Ports
Model SCFM @ Available System

Height

Depth
Width
Number 120 100 Voltages
HP Watts
PSIG PSIG
SPRF23A-116 23 20 1/6 255 3/4 23 18 23 104
SPRF29A-116 29 25 1/5 360 3/4 23 18 23 111
SPRF47A-116 47 40 1/4 435 3/4 23 18 23 119

Not Available
120-1-60
SPRF58A-116 58 50 1/3 560 3/4 23 18 23 124

230 PSIG
SPRF88A-116 88 75 1/2 760 3/4 23 18 23 146
SPRF115A-q 115 100 5/8 1010 1 42 22 29 251
SPRF145A-q 145 125 3/4 1100 1 42 22 29 261

230-1-60
SPRF175A- q 175 150 3/4 1100 1-1/4 42 22 29 268
SPRF235A- q 235 200 1 1360 1-1/4 42 22 29 272
SPRF295A- q 295 250 1-1/2 2292 1-1/2 49 34 35 410
SPRF350A- q 350 300 1-1/2 2292 1-1/2 49 34 35 420
SPRF470A- q 470 400 2 2639 2 49 34 35 470
SPRF580A- q 580 500 3 5199 2 49 34 45 550
230/460/575-3-60
Not Available

SPRF760A- q 760 650 3 5199 2 49 34 45 570

SPRF940A- q
Not Available

940 800 4 6275 3 60 37 62 905

150 PSIG
SPRF1175A- q 1175 1000 5 8302 3 60 37 62 1120
SPRF1400A- q 1400 1200 7 10703 3 60 37 62 1200
SPRF1760A- q 1760 1500 9 11477 4” Flg 70 43 68 2600
SPRF2055A- q 2055 1750 9 11477 4” Flg 70 43 68 2782
SPRF2350A- q 2350 2000 10 14705 4” Flg 70 43 68 3300
SPRF2650A- q 2650 2250 10 14705 4” Flg 70 43 68 3440
Notes: 1. Capacity reflects a maximum 100°F inlet temperature and 100°F ambient.
2. "q” Symbol reflects missing voltage designation.
3. In/Out Ports are NPT unless otherwise specified.
4. Refrigeration watts specified is an average of all power components through a fully loaded operational cycle
5. Dimensions are in inches
6. Shipping weight is in pounds
7. Dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice

Model Capacity Correction Multiplier

Inlet Temperature 90°F 100°F 110°F 120°F
Ambient Temperature 90°F 100°F 110°F 90°F 100°F 110°F 90°F 100°F 110°F 90°F 100°F 110°F
70 PSIG 0.94 0.86 0.73 0.69 0.63 0.54 0.52 0.47 0.40 0.39 0.36 0.30
80 PSIG 1.05 0.96 0.82 0.77 0.71 0.60 0.57 0.53 0.45 0.43 0.40 0.34
Inlet Air Pressure

90 PSIG 1.16 1.06 0.90 0.85 0.78 0.66 0.63 0.58 0.49 0.48 0.44 0.37
100 PSIG 1.27 1.16 0.99 0.93 0.85 0.73 0.69 0.64 0.54 0.52 0.48 0.41
110 PSIG 1.37 1.26 1.07 1.01 0.93 0.79 0.75 0.69 0.59 0.57 0.52 0.44
120 PSIG 1.48 1.36 1.15 1.09 0.00 0.85 0.81 0.75 0.63 0.61 0.56 0.48
130 PSIG 1.59 1.46 1.24 1.17 1.07 0.91 0.87 0.80 0.68 0.66 0.60 0.51
140 PSIG 1.69 1.55 1.32 1.25 1.14 0.97 0.93 0.85 0.73 0.70 0.64 0.55
150 PSIG 1.80 1.65 1.40 1.33 1.22 1.03 0.99 0.91 0.77 0.75 0.68 0.58
To obtain flow capacities at conditions other than standard (SCFM @ 120 PSIG, 100°F Inlet & 100°F
Ambient), locate the multiplier at the intersection of actual operating conditions. Multiply the rated capacity of
the selected dryer by the selected multiplier. The result is the corrected flow capacity. Flow rates in excess of
specified due to capacity correction can result in increasing pressure drop.
 SPTX Series Thermal Exchange
Cycling Air Dryer
Rising energy costs have forced equipment efficiency and
operating costs to become a significant factor in the purchase
of new equipment. A basic non-cycling refrigerated air dryer
matches the BTU capacity of the dryer refrigeration system
with the BTU requirement of the compressed air load. This
design is very efficient when the loads are balanced. In
many applications, compressed air loads experience wide
fluctuations that range from 0 to 100%. If the compressed air
load falls, the refrigeration system must dump or waste energy
to balance the system. The Sullivan-Palatek SPTX cycling
refrigerated air dryer uses a fully loaded refrigeration system
to store energy in the TRANS-TEMP ENERGY CELL. By
operating the refrigeration system fully loaded; you maximize
the operating efficiency and reduce your operational energy
costs. When the ENERGY CELL reaches maximum charge,
the refrigeration compressor CYCLES OFF; allowing the
energy cell to continue providing the energy required for
cooling and drying the compressed air system.

Adjustable Temperature Control

This feature allows the user to adjust Air to Air Exchanger

the temperature of the TRANS-TEMP

Energy Cell affecting the dryer dewpoint.
Increasing dewpoint in applications that do
not require optimum dewpoint suppression Condenser
Air to TRANS-TEMP Exchanger
will further increase energy savings. The
controller has a bright LED display that will
read in °F or °C. Separator
w/ Strainer
& Drain
TRANS-TEMP
to Refrig
Liquid Line
TRANS-TEMP Energy Cell Exchanger
Valve
TRANS-TEMP Exp.
The TRANS-TEMP Energy Cell integrates Circulation TRANS-TEMP Valve

non-hazardous, completely biodegradable Pump Trans-Temp Energy Cell

fluids. This attains an ideal Energy Cell

balance of thermal storage and Suction Compressor
Accumulator
thermal conductivity. The energy
Component utilization may vary within model series based on design requirements
cell is encased in high density
polyethylene plastic and is
insulated to maintain energy efficiency. Operational Sequence
Saturated compressed air enters the dryer and is initially cooled
in the air to air heat exchanger by the cold outgoing air. The
Refrigeration System TRANS-TEMP Fluid from the energy storage cell further cools
w/ Liquid Isolation System the compressed air in the air to fluid heat exchanger. Liquid that
This system isolates refrigerant liquid that has been condensed by the reduced air temperature is removed
has condensed and accumulated from the in the high efficiency separator. The cold air is then reheated
cold mass of the energy cell. It prevents as it pre-cools the inlet air in the air to air heat exchanger. The
the liquid from returning to the compressor, refrigeration system maintains the temperature in the energy
causing oil washout and premature storage cell with a microprocessor based controller and operates
compressor failure. This is a common only as required. The energy cell is capable of maintaining
problem with cycling dryers that do not dewpoint, allowing the refrigeration compressor to be cycled off
have liquid isolation. and reducing required energy of operation.
 Specifications & Dimensions
Capacity in Dimensions

Maximum
Pressure
Refrigeration

Shipping
Weight
In/Out
Ports
Model SCFM @ Available System

Height

Depth
Width
Number 120 100 Voltages
PSIG PSIG HP Watts
120 100 5/8 930 1 42 22 29 330

120V
SPTX-120A-q

230-1-60

N/A
SPTX-150A-q 150 125 3/4 1030 1 42 22 29 370
SPTX-215A-q 215 180 1 1280 1-1/4 49 34 35 446

230 PSIG
SPTX-270A-q 270 225 1-1/2 2234 1-1/2 49 34 35 475
SPTX-360A-q 360 300 2 2399 1-1/2 49 34 35 635
SPTX-480A-q 480 400 3 3574 2 49 34 45 750

230/460/575-3-50/60
Not Available
SPTX-600A-q 600 500 3 4647 2 49 34 45 875

Not Available
SPTX-725A-q 725 600 4 5144 2 60 37 62 1198
SPTX-940A-q 940 800 5 7199 3 60 37 62 1416
SPTX-1175A-q 1175 1000 7 9339 3 60 37 62 1534

150 PSIG
SPTX-1590A-q 1590 1350 9 10059 3 70 43 68 2150
SPTX-2120A-q 2120 1800 10-1/2 13889 4” Flg 95 43 68 3425
SPTX-2360A-q 2360 2000 12 15208 4” Flg 95 43 68 3579
SPTX-2650A-q 2650 2250 13-1/2 17654 4” Flg 95 43 68 3778
Notes: 1. Capacity reflects a maximum 100°F inlet temperature and 100°F ambient.
2. "q” Symbol reflects missing voltage designation.
3. In/Out Ports are NPT unless otherwise specified.
4. Refrigeration watts specified is an average of all power components through a fully loaded operational cycle
5. Dimensions are in inches
6. Shipping weight is in pounds
7. Dimensions and specifications are subject to change without notice

Model Capacity Correction Multiplier

Inlet Temperature 90 °F 100 °F 110 °F 120 °F
Ambient Temperature 90 °F 100 °F 110 °F 90 °F 100 °F 110 °F 90 °F 100 °F 110 °F 90 °F 100 °F 110 °F
60 PSIG 0.75 0.69 0.63 0.60 0.55 0.50 0.40 0.37 0.34 0.15 0.14 0.13
70 PSIG 0.86 0.79 0.72 0.69 0.63 0.57 0.46 0.42 0.38 0.17 0.16 0.15
80 PSIG 0.96 0.88 0.80 0.76 0.70 0.64 0.52 0.48 0.44 0.20 0.18 0.16
Inlet Air Pressure

90 PSIG 1.07 0.98 0.89 0.85 0.78 0.71 0.58 0.53 0.48 0.22 0.20 0.18
100 PSIG 1.16 1.06 0.96 0.93 0.85 0.77 0.63 0.58 0.53 0.23 0.21 0.19
110 PSIG 1.25 1.15 1.05 1.00 0.92 0.84 0.96 0.63 0.57 0.25 0.23 0.21
120 PSIG 1.36 1.25 1.14 1.09 1 0.91 0.74 0.68 0.62 0.27 0.25 0.23
130 PSIG 1.46 1.34 1.22 1.17 1.07 0.97 0.80 0.73 0.66 0.29 0.27 0.25
140 PSIG 1.57 1.44 1.31 1.25 1.15 1.05 0.85 0.78 0.71 0.32 0.29 0.26
150 PSIG 1.67 1.53 1.39 1.33 1.22 1.11 0.90 0.83 0.76 0.33 0.30 0.27
200 PSIG 2.18 2.00 1.82 1.74 1.60 1.46 1.19 1.09 0.99 0.44 0.40 0.36

To obtain flow capacities at conditions other than standard (SCFM @ 120 PSIG, 100°F Inlet & 100°F
Ambient), locate the multiplier at the interception of actual operating conditions. Multiply the rated capacity
of the selected dryer by the selected multiplier. The result is the corrected flow capacity. Flow rates greater
than design due to capacity correction can result in increasing pressure drop.
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