Desiccant dehumidifiers / dryers use desiccant material (such as silica gel) in a 'rotor' form to absorb moisture. Rotors are made from layers of corrugated sheets infused with the active desiccant material. Damp air known as (Process Air) is drawn into the dehumidifier, where is passes over a wheel infused with the desiccant material / silica gel.
This allows for large amounts of axial air channels running parallel through the rotor. As the moist air filters through these channels, moisture is transferred between the air and the desiccant material before leaving the dehumidifier as warm dry air. |