New application example of air compressor waste heat recovery equipment: heating the cleaning tank without electricity
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I. Factory Conditions: A large home appliance company in Guangdong specializes in the manufacturing and sales of household appliances such as washing machines and dryers, as well as their components. The cleaning tanks in the factory are heated using electric heating, which raises the temperature of these tanks to 60°C; this results in high electricity consumption on a daily basis, **increasing production costs.
IV. Economic Benefits Through the energy-saving renovation project for air compressors, the traditional electric heating method used in the cleaning tanks was replaced, which resulted in significant savings on electricity costs, reduced pollution in the factory environment, and generated good economic benefits.
Against the backdrop of energy conservation and consumption reduction, waste heat recovery is a hot topic~~
Could you explain the air compression process? Why is there so much heat generated? Isn’t there a cooler at the compressor outlet?
Waste heat recovery is a good option, but it ultimately depends on the size of the unit and its operating frequency. Heat recovery functions as a heat exchange device, using the high temperature of the lubricating oil to heat this device, thereby achieving cooling effects. Furthermore, the use of waste heat recovery equipment requires an increase in the amount of lubricating oil used in the units, which poses certain difficulties for their maintenance. It is hoped that energy-saving companies can work together with compressor manufacturers to create an integrated system that meets the needs of all parties involved.