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An apparatus for removing moisture from an air or gas stream by adsorption is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved seal and method for removing the seal and an improved L-, V-, or pie-shaped duct that promotes laminar flow (viz. not turbulent) of a moisture- or solvent-

An apparatus for removing moisture from an air or gas stream by adsorption is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved seal and method for removing the seal and an improved L-, V-, or pie-shaped duct that promotes laminar flow (viz. not turbulent) of a moisture- or solvent-laden stream within the rotary adsorption apparatus. This, in turn, reduces the amount of insulation needed as well as isolates the heated duct from the exterior surfaces. The method allows for simplified maintenance of the rotary adsorption apparatus in comparison with conventional seals, which are typically riveted, screwed, or mechanically attached to an adsorption apparatus.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] A rotary adsorption apparatus, comprising:a container;a housing surrounding said container;a rotor located within said housing, said rotor rotating said container, said rotor being connected to said container by a belt;a permanent adsorber bearing about which said container

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A rotary adsorption apparatus, comprising:a container;a housing surrounding said container;a rotor located within said housing, said rotor rotating said container, said rotor being connected to said container by a belt;a permanent adsorber bearing about which said container rotates, said permanent adsorber bearing being connected to said housing by a support member;a perimeter flange attached to said housing;one or more dividing separators within said housing; and,a seal having a top side and a base, said base having a slit for receiving said perimeter flange, said base being frictionally secured to said perimeter flange, said seal being coated with a low-friction material.