A fluid compression system includes a compressor operable to produce a
first flow of compressed fluid and a refrigerated dryer coupled to the
compressor and operable to separate the first flow of compressed fluid
into a second flow of compressed fluid and a flow of liquid. A first
sensor is positioned to measure a property of the second flow of
compressed fluid, and a controller is operable to initiate operation of
the refrigerated dryer at a first time and at least partially in response
to the measured property, and to initiate operation of the compressor at
a second time. The first time is before the second time.