Many large companies throughout the world are already using a range of industrial cooling and heat exchange systems in order to ensure that their manufacturing process runs smoothly.
Heat exchange allows heat to be passed from one material to another in an efficient manner. At the same time, a correctly installed high quality cooling system will ensure that the temperatures of the manufacturing plant are not excessive. This helps to ensure that employees are comfortable throughout every stage of the production process.
What Type of Cooling System is Required?
The cooling systems that are required will vary depending on a range of factors. These include:
- The type of manufacturing process
- The location
- The chemicals involved in the process
- The conditions within the manufacturing plant.
The first industrial cooling devices were used in plants focusing on oil and coal. Not only do these cooling systems ensure that the plant is operating at a reasonable temperature for employees, but they also ensure that any toxic waste gases escape thanks to ventilation.
For many of these plants, water cooled towers are the simplest option. The water absorbs the heat and evaporates when it reaches boiling point. Of course, over time, the development of the air cooled system has meant that many companies are upgrading. The units on offer range from small ceiling fans to 150m towers that are dedicated to cooling.
Although water and air cooled units are popular, sometimes oil based cooling units are required. Oil has a higher boiling point than that of oil, which means it is much more suitable for a manufacturing process that deals in much higher temperatures. The heat from the manufacturing process is transferred to the oil. The oil is then able to move around the cooling system thanks to the pipe work. Throughout the process, the oil is cooled and the heat from the manufacturing process is then released.
What About Heat Exchange Units?
Heat exchange units are also very popular with larger manufacturing businesses. They enable the heat from one liquid to be transferred to another. This is particularly useful if the second liquid needs to be heated to a certain temperature before it is at a state where it can be incorporated into the manufacturing process. Essentially, this is an efficient way of transferring heat to ensure that energy wastage is kept to a minimum throughout the manufacturing process. Obviously this saving of energy also relates to a saving when it comes to money.
Bespoke Systems
Most companies will offer standard sized units. This means that each company will need to purchase heat exchange and cooling units that are as close to the size that they need as possible. This is not ideal as it does mean on occasions that some businesses end up with units that are too big or too small for what they really need. If you are finding that this is an issue, then it might be worth doing some research into companies that offer custom solutions such as PHC Projects. They will be able to develop units of almost any size to ensure that are perfectly matched to your manufacturing process.
Alex has enjoyed writing for a variety of companies since he started his online writing career back in 2007. Since then he has worked for sports agencies in the UK and even marketing companies in Canada. He writes on a range of subjects including worldwide industry, manufacturing and even travel.
Originally posted on May 18, 2013 @ 1:39 pm