DryMax®
Remove damaging moisture from your transformers with a passive online dryer
DryMax® is a stand-alone, online passive dryer that continuously removes moisture that can cause damage while the transformer remains fully energized and in service. Excessive moisture within the solid (paper) insulation of a transformer greatly increases the risk of flashover and dielectric failure. DryMax is the dry-out solution for transformers with elevated or unacceptable moisture content (ppm or % saturation).
Quick Features List:
- Available for permanent, mobile, or service-only installations
- Moisture control for both the oil and the insulation
- Remote reporting to Transformer Dashboard®
- Patented green technology and recyclable drying media
- More than 2,000 units installed since 2004
Models/Options
DryMax® – Permanent Installation
DryMax connects directly to your energized transformer and stays connected as long as needed to remove moisture completely. Upon installation, it prevents further degradation of your paper insulation, improving your transformer's reliability.
- Recommended for critical transformers and equipment under extremely demanding loads
- Dedicated DryMax and service package
- Installed for the lifetime of the transformer
DryMax® – Mobile Installation
A mobile DryMax installation helps organizations reduce moisture across an entire fleet of transformers. DryMax can be moved from transformer to transformer as moisture-reduction levels are achieved.
- Recommended for customers with multiple “wet” transformers
- Addresses the entire transformer fleet with a holistic approach
DryMax® – Service-Only Installation
A fleet-wide plan can include both service-only dryouts and DryMax ownership to meet your organization’s needs. As a service-only option, SDMyers provides moisture-reduction services through temporary installations that remain in place until moisture levels are reduced.
- Recommended if you have multiple transformers with immediate needs
- All the benefits of remedial moisture reduction without the long-term commitment of multiple unit purchases
- The same dedicated service from SDMyers as ownership programs
Features
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Moisture control for both the oil and the insulation
Installing DryMax on a transformer with elevated moisture is a good investment towards reliability. It will effectively reduce moisture in your transformer’s oil and paper, preventing further degradation of the paper insulation.
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Perform moisture reduction while the transformer is fully energized
No need to de-energize your transformer. DryMax runs while the transformer is energized and has a built-in moisture monitor that tracks water content and percent saturation, giving you clear visibility into the transformer's moisture status.
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Patented green technology and recyclable drying media
DryMax continuously dries transformer oil using recyclable filtering media — our patented green technology — to help maintain stable moisture levels over time. The filtering columns are easily replaced as the medium becomes saturated, and SDMyers monitors inlet and discharge moisture levels to determine how often the columns need to be replaced.
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Remote reporting to Transformer Dashboard®
DryMax provides key operating and moisture data—oil temperature, moisture, pump pressure, run status, and alarms—with notification options by email. Remote monitoring and control are supported through a wireless cellular connection.
Specifications
Equipment Specifications
Free-standing, rugged construction
120V single-phase power
50ft power cable
U.L. listed components
Patented green technology
Discharge 1-micron bag-type filter
Digital and analog pressure monitoring
Temperature monitor
¾” - 50ft hoses included and rated at 1,000+ psi
Inlet and discharge sample ports
- Inlet and discharge moisture levels (PPM)
- Pump pressure (PSI)
- Oil temperature (C)
- Equipment run status and alarms
Pressure safety valve on filter column (75 psi)
Pressure alarm and auto-shutdown (>50 psi)
Leak detection with alarm and auto-shutdown
24/7 access to SDMyers Transformer Dashboard®
