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All you need to know about industrial chillers

Industrial chillers An industrialchiller is a portable cooling system often used in commercial andindustrial facilities. An industrialchiller mainly works as a refrigeration system that either cools down afluid or dehumidifies air. Industrialwater chillers have the ability to cool pieces of equipment in a quick andefficient way. Keeping equipment cool can continue production rates at anoptimal level. Though industrial chillers are used to cool equipment, they aren’t really chilling anything. An industrial chiller doesn’t make an object colder; rather it is just removing all the heat. Industrial air chillers and water chillers remove heat from either water or air and circulate it through a heat exchanger to cool the surrounding air or equipment. If you’re cooking in a kitchen and want to cool the food you’ve made, you would put it in a refrigerator. Similarly, the same ideas applied across the process of industrial chilling. An industrial chiller is used in four steps: ...

How to enhance cooling tower water efficiency?

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Water is an important component of responsible facility management. It is critical to know how water is being used inside a building. Restrooms and irrigation systems are some of the most water-intensive systems. Cooling towers also require a large amount of water to run efficiently. For those unfamiliar with the term ‘ cooling towers ’, here’s what they do. Cooling towers are heat exchangers that are specifically designed to reject heat from a system using the power of evaporation. To get the job done efficiently, cooling towers use a fair amount of water to get the job done. Cooling towers come in various sizes – from large ones installed at power stations to smaller rooftop machines that are responsible for facilitating central HVAC systems. If you are looking to enhance the water efficiency of your cooling tower , here are some tips. Just like any facility system, cooling towers require regular maintenance and monitoring. It is important to inspect...

Why do cooling towers have a hyperbolic shape?

Water cooling towers are a common sight while drivingthrough the country side. Most industrial plants and factories have them. Nomatter how much we try to ignore them, the enormity of the structures isoverwhelming. Most cooling towersare made in a specific cylindrical shape; their base is wide, narrow in themiddle and becomes broad again at the top. This shape is called hyperboloid. A power plant comprises of many components, but cooling towers are the most important. The function of cooling towers is to release excess heat or waste heat to the atmosphere by cooling down hot fluid to a lower temperature. There are two types of cooling towers . One is the hotcooling tower , and the other is the watercooling tower . A cooling tower has a hyperbolic shape mainly because: · The moist and warm air has less density when compared to the cool air outside in the atmosphere, where the pressure is same. · In some cases where the load is more or where cooling has to be done f...

Why is Dry Compressing of Air Important?

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Today, businesses across various industries are equipped with air compressors. Many of these could be improved in terms of moisture extraction for overall performance. Vaporized water is present in natural air. After air enters a compressor, the vapour turns into liquefied water. The coldness level that causes this process is called the dew point, and it signifies the amount of drying needed for clean air compression. Today, the demand for vapour-free air has increased significantly. It has increased after the increase in number of industries that rely on technology. For industrial applications, compressed air dryers have become one of the most important components. Air drying is of utmost importance because water isn’t self-compressible. Three common methods for ridding air of vaporized water are as follows: The temperature is brought down and then reheated. While the air is cool, the moisture condensates and can ultimately be drained, after which the reh...

Types of refrigerants used in industrial refrigeration plants

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There is no refrigerant that fits the requirement 100% of cooling plants. An ideal refrigerant is that which is apt in terms of material compatibility, chemical stability, performance, non-toxicity and non-flammability. Some of the possible refrigerants for an industrial refrigeration plant include: HFC R134A : This refrigerant is recognised for its perfect stability, minimal toxicity and non-corrosiveness. It is commonly used in car air conditioners, but can also be used in commercial refrigeration systems, especially on larger chillers. Ammonia : Ammonia is a common refrigerant in industrial cooling plants. It is also one of the oldest refrigerants. Small quantities can yield huge results. Some of the attractive features include high critical point, high coefficient for performance and low molecular weight. Just like other refrigerants, ammonia too has an undesirable side. It can have a harmful effect on skin, eyes and throat. CO2 R744 :...