Cotes Hybrid CH22
CH22
Hybrid adsorption dehumidifier for installations without regeneration air ducting
The CH22 is part of the Cotes Hybrid product family — adsorption dehumidifiers designed to operate without external regeneration air ducting.
Unlike conventional adsorption systems, the CH22 uses a hybrid drying principle, combining adsorption dehumidification with internal condensation. Moisture removed from the rotor is condensed inside the unit and discharged as liquid water through a drain connection.
This allows installation in environments where external ducting is difficult or undesirable.
Explanation of Naming
The product designation follows Cotes naming logic:
- C – Cotes adsorption platform
- H – Hybrid operating principle
- 22 – Capacity class within the Hybrid family
The Hybrid designation reflects the combination of adsorption drying and internal condensation.
Position within the Cotes Hybrid family
The CH22 represents the compact model within the Cotes Hybrid range.
The Hybrid family consists of two units:
- CH22 – compact closed-circuit adsorption dehumidifier
- CH26 – higher-capacity hybrid unit for larger air volumes
Hybrid units are typically selected where installation conditions prevent the use of conventional adsorption dehumidifiers that require regeneration air exhaust.
Typical constraints include:
- Limited access to external walls
- Retrofit installations in existing buildings
- Noise-sensitive indoor environments
- Technical rooms without ventilation infrastructure
TECHNICAL DATA
CLOSED-CIRCUIT OPERATION
The regeneration air remains inside the unit and moisture is removed through internal condensation rather than external exhaust airflow.
APPLICATION KNOW-HOW
Designed for installations where external ducting is not feasible, including technical rooms, archives, laboratories and retrofit environments.
ADSORPTION DRYING PRINCIPLE
Rotor-based adsorption dehumidification ensures stable moisture removal independent of refrigeration-based cooling systems.
COMPACT HYBRID DESIGN
Compact stainless-steel construction allows installation in constrained spaces with minimal infrastructure requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
For our full FAQ section you can go to www.cotes.com/FAQ
On this page we highlight some of the more frequently asked questions from customers.
Hybrid units are typically selected when regeneration air cannot be ducted to the outside. The CH22 allows adsorption drying in installations where external ducting is restricted or not possible.
The regeneration air loop remains inside the unit. Moisture released from the rotor is condensed internally and removed through a drain connection.
Hybrid systems still rely on adsorption drying using a rotor. The difference lies in how regeneration moisture is removed: via internal condensation rather than external exhaust air.
Humidity control reduces condensation, limits corrosion risk and stabilises insulation resistance during turbine restart after standstill.