Cotes Hybrid CH26
CH26
Hybrid adsorption dehumidifier for installations without regeneration air ducting
The CH26 is part of the Cotes Hybrid product family — adsorption dehumidifiers designed to operate without external regeneration air ducting.
The unit combines adsorption drying with internal condensation, allowing moisture removed from the rotor to be discharged as liquid water through a drain connection rather than through regeneration air exhaust.
This hybrid principle allows installation in locations where external ducting is not feasible or not permitted.
Explanation of Naming
The product designation follows Cotes naming logic:
- C – Cotes adsorption platform
- H – Hybrid operating principle
- 26 – Capacity class within the Hybrid family
The Hybrid designation reflects the combination of adsorption drying and internal condensation used to remove moisture without external regeneration airflow.
Position within the Cotes Hybrid family
The CH26 represents the higher-capacity unit within the Cotes Hybrid range.
The Hybrid family consists of two units:
- CH22 – compact hybrid unit for smaller air volumes
- CH26 – higher-capacity hybrid unit for larger rooms and increased moisture loads
Both units operate using the same closed-circuit hybrid principle, where adsorption drying is combined with internal condensation to remove moisture without external ducting.
Hybrid systems are typically selected where installation constraints prevent conventional adsorption dehumidifiers from being used.
Typical constraints include:
- No access to external walls for ducting
- Retrofit installations in existing buildings
- Noise-sensitive indoor environments
- Technical spaces with limited infrastructure
TECHNICAL DATA
CLOSED-CIRCUIT OPERATION
Regeneration air remains inside the unit and moisture is removed through internal condensation instead of external exhaust airflow.
APPLICATION KNOW-HOW
Designed for installations where external regeneration ducting is impractical, including archives, laboratories, storage rooms and technical facilities.
ADSORPTION DRYING PRINCIPLE
Rotor-based adsorption drying provides stable moisture removal across varying temperature conditions.
COMPACT HYBRID DESIGN
Compact stainless-steel cabinet designed for 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 outside the building. The CH26 enables adsorption drying in installations where external ducting is not possible.
The regeneration air loop remains inside the unit. Moisture released from the rotor is condensed internally and removed as liquid water through a drain connection.
Hybrid systems still rely on adsorption drying using a rotor. The difference lies in the regeneration process, where moisture is condensed internally instead of being exhausted through ducting.
Humidity control reduces condensation, limits corrosion risk and stabilises insulation resistance during turbine restart after standstill.