This is an extremely old thread but I think it's an interesting note that you can still buy automotive use oil dehydrators today. BelleFlex currently produces the DeHydrex line.
The operating principle is very similar, with a glass filter instead of asbestos, and basically a chamber for the oil to outgas.
In case anyone was curious
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