Industrial Cooling Systems
Industrial Cooling Systems — Tanpera engineering guidance covering process requirements, design criteria and recommended equipment.
Key takeaways
- Industrial Cooling Systems — Tanpera engineering guidance covering process requirements, design criteria and recommended equipment.
- Process outlet temperature tolerance and cooling-load profile
- Coolant fluid selection and environmental compatibility
- Evaporator–condenser circuit integration and oil management
- Fouling risk and cleaning intervals
Industrial Cooling Requirements
Key criteria assessed on process cooling lines:
- Process outlet temperature tolerance and cooling-load profile
- Coolant fluid selection and environmental compatibility
- Evaporator–condenser circuit integration and oil management
- Fouling risk and cleaning intervals
- Standby capacity and maintenance-window planning
- Energy recovery and heat-pump integration potential
Sector Application Examples
Common industrial cooling scenarios:
| Process step | Heat-transfer duty | Recommended equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Food process | Post-pasteurization cooling | Gasketed plate heat exchanger |
| Plastic injection | Mould cooling circuit | Evaporator / plate heat exchanger |
| Chemical reactor | Reaction heat removal | Spiral or plate heat exchanger |
| Cold storage | Low-temperature evaporation | TES-series evaporator |
Design Parameters
Minimum engineering inputs for sizing:
- Primary and secondary circuit flow rates and inlet–outlet temperatures (°C)
- System static height and operating pressure
- Glycol ratio and fluid viscosity (cooling circuits)
- Part-load profile and minimum equipment flow
- Expansion, degasser and buffer-tank integration
- Maintenance clearance and plant-room layout constraints
Tanpera Approach
End-to-end support matched to project and operating needs:
- Project-based thermal and hydraulic sizing
- Site installation, commissioning and performance testing
- Process integration backed by sector reference experience
- After-sales spare plates, gaskets and service network
Recommended Tanpera Products
Evaporator
High efficiency in evaporation circuits. Multi-effect evaporation lines in sugar, food and industrial process.
Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger
Modular plate pack, wide capacity range and easy maintenance. High-efficiency heat transfer for HVAC and industrial process duties.
Equipment Selection Notes
Recommended equipment groups for this application:
- Evaporator capacity should be sized to the part-load profile
- Flow balancing is assessed at the interface between process heat exchangers and the cooling plant
- Safety and material compatibility are planned separately for ammonia and hydrocarbon refrigerants
- The Tanpera project team supports commissioning and performance testing
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Explore the detailed brochure
Find Tanpera product groups, technical advantages and application recommendations in the brochure.
- Product groups
- Technical advantages
- Application recommendations
References & standards
- ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Systems and Equipment — Central heating/cooling circuits and hydraulic balancing design
- AHRI Standard 400 — Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchangers — Plate heat exchanger performance classification
Frequently Asked Questions
Which evaporator type is preferred for industrial cooling?
Clean process circuits typically use a plate evaporator; high-viscosity or fouled fluids may call for a spiral heat exchanger. Tanpera provides a preliminary selection from the project data.
What is the difference between process cooling and HVAC cooling?
Process cooling usually has a tighter target-temperature tolerance and a more variable load profile. Equipment selection and control strategy are set accordingly.
How can energy efficiency be improved?
Condensate recovery, free-cooling integration and correct part-load sizing should be assessed together.
Which data are required for a quotation?
Cooling duty (kW), target temperature, coolant fluid, flow rate and existing plant piping information form the minimum input set.
