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Case Study
Producing an Industrial Cooling Tower for a Thermal Fume Incinerator
The challenge: Optimize the HVAC system of a metal manufacturing and recycling facility to save energy and enhance operational efficiency.
The solution: A custom industrial cooling tower containing primary and secondary systems with robust high-temperature waste heat recovery capability.
The numbers: Unit recovers 13,200 SCFM of 1,600ᵒF hot air leaving thermal fume incinerator and captures 17,850 SCFM outside air heated up to 800ᵒF.
Details
Industry
Metal Manufacturing and Recycling
Lead Time
12 weeks post-design approval
Product
Custom cooling Towers
Location
Ohio, USA
Applied Capabilities
Custom unit design, fabrication, on-site consultation
Materials
316l and 304L stainless steel and carbon steel
Heat and Air Specifications
Recover 6,300 SCFM of 1,600ᵒ to 1,750ᵒF hot air leaving a thermal fume incinerator, cooling it down to 350ᵒF before entering a bag-house filtration system for final cleaning.
High-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery for Metal Manufacturing and Recycling
Our client presented us with the opportunity to harness the heat generated by their thermal fume incinerator, a crucial component in their brass and copper chip recycler dryer system.
With a keen understanding of our client's unique needs, we crafted a solution to effectively capture and utilize the excess heat from the thermal fume incinerator. Our primary heat exchanger was engineered to recover heat from the incinerator's exhaust, heating an impressive 17,850 SCFM of outside air up to 800ᵒF for reuse. Additionally, our secondary exchanger efficiently cooled the exhaust air stream down to 450ᵒF before it entered a secondary system, ensuring optimal performance of the baghouse filtration system.
How To Save Energy in a Manufacturing Plant with a Heat Exchanger
By installing our customized heat exchange system, our client not only achieved substantial energy savings but also enhanced their operational efficiency. At PRE-heat Inc., we take pride in delivering tailor-made solutions that exceed customer expectations, setting new standards for quality and efficiency in the industry
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