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Case Study
Custom Cooling Towers for Drywall Manufacturer
The challenge: Harness and reuse the substantial heat and water vapor emitted from their drywall dryer system while meeting stringent performance criteria.
The solution: We designed, manufactured, and installed a custom air-to-air cooling tower heat exchanger to recycle waste heat and vapor.
The numbers: Unit recovers 68,400 SCFM of 305ᵒF DB, 170ᵒ WB with .392 water/dry air, hot moisture leaving dry wall dryer.
Details
Industry
Drywall manufacturing
Lead Time
20 weeks post-design approval
Product
Cooling towers
Applied Capabilities
Custom unit design
Materials
304 stainless steel
Location
West Virgina, USA
Heat and Air Specifications
Recover 68,400 SCFM of 305ᵒF DB, 170ᵒ WB with .392 water/dry air, hot moisture leaving dry wall dryer.
Capture 135,868 SCFM outside air heated up to 270ᵒF.
Return 13 gallons of water per minute.
How Did We Design and Install an Industrial Cooling Tower for a Drywall Manufacturer?
A leading player in the drywall manufacturing industry faced a critical challenge: effectively harnessing and reusing the substantial heat and water vapor emitted from their drywall dryer system while meeting stringent performance criteria. Recognizing the need for an innovative solution, they turned to PRE-heat to design and manufacture a custom air-to-air cooling tower heat exchanger.
Engineered with precision, the exchanger features a vertical shell and tube design with four shell passes, ensuring optimal heat transfer efficiency. With 1.5" outer diameter tubes extending 40' in length, it was primed to handle the demanding requirements of the drywall manufacturing process.
Added Durability for Lasting Performance
In addition to the main exchangers, auxiliary equipment including a stainless steel bottom hot air inlet and outlet plenum was seamlessly integrated, providing essential insulation and structural support. Clad in durable M.S. cladding and featuring strategically placed access doors for ease of maintenance, the final product epitomized quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Partner with the Leading Industrial Cooling Tower Manufacturer
This project stands as a testament to PRE-heat's commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of heat exchange technology. Pre-heat engineers harness decades of experience to design, build, and install custom heat exchangers tailored to the needs of our clients in the building materials industry. Recover heat, save energy, and lower bills with PRE-heat. Start your project today.
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