Which of the following dehydrators or combination filter/driers features a core that can be replaced when the desiccant becomes saturated with moisture? Illustration GS-RA-10

Correct Answer: Option A — A

Shell-and-core style filter-driers (Type A) feature a bolted flange and a replaceable desiccant core. This design allows licensed engineers to renew spent or saturated silica gel or activated alumina cores during routine overhauls without replacing the entire housing.