Heat Recovery from Drying Process Air
The energy for drying processes often come from fossil fuels, which are not only limited available but is also getting more expensive. As a result, the business case of industrial drying companies is under pressure and therefore they are looking for significant energy savings. As specialists in heat recovery systems ATCHO offers tailored, immediately applicable solutions for these energy-intensive operations.
ATCHO has developed an advanced technology to significantly reduce the energy costs associated with drying processes. In addition to cutting energy use, our system lowers CO2 emissions, mitigates dust, and minimizes overall ecological impact. Our flagship product, the ATCHO Process Therm, offers an innovative way to recover wasted heat energy from industrial processes and redirect it for productive use.
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This specially designed Process Therm with an integrated CIP system, which is well suited for dust loaded air, is to be installed in the actual discharge channel. The circulation system transports the recovered energy, which otherwise is lost, from the Process Therm to the pre-heater in the fresh-air conduct.
All-in-all, a great solution that quickly pays for itself while at the same time, it continues to ensure a significant CO2-reduction for your company.
How It Works
The ATCHO Process Therm is designed to extract residual heat from high-temperature processes. As waste heat passes through the system, the Process Therm captures and recycles it back into your process or energy grid, maximizing efficiency and minimizing the need for additional energy inputs.
Key features include:
- High Efficiency Heat Recovery
Captures up to 95% of waste heat to be reused in your process. The unit can run as a dry unit without condensation of moisture. But it can without problems as well handle condensation of moisture and thereby increasing the heat recovery significantly.
- Easy Installation
Designed for easy integration into existing systems. ATHCO Engineering can deliver from just the Process Therm unit up to a complete package including transition pieces, pre-heater and pump station for the circulation water.
- Versatile Application
Suitable for a wide range of industrial sectors including manufacturing and chemical processing.
- Hygienic Design
ATCHO’s CIP-cleanable heat recovery system features a pillow plate heat exchanger, allowing for easy cleaning of the air side during production. This ensures that dust particles generated during the drying process can be effectively removed.
Heat Pumps
While the use of heat pumps in dryers is not new, their importance has grown significantly. Integrating a heat pump into a dryer’s heat recovery system can lead to substantial energy savings. Depending on process conditions, payback periods can range from 2 to 5 years, making heat pumps a highly cost-effective solution for improving energy efficiency.
At ATCHO, we specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce waste. With this system, you can lower your operational costs and minimize environmental impact.
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FIELDS OF APPLICATION
All processes where there are large amounts of dust in the discharge air. Such examples could be:
- Food processing plants.
- Chemical plants.
- Wood processing plants.
- Paper processing plants.
- Textile plants.
- And similar processes.
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
The most obvious advantages of the Process Therm as a heat exchanger are listed below:
- Maintenance-free in dust loaded air.
- Delivered with built-in CIP system – No expensive stops.
- Investment with short pay-back period.
- Low maintenance cost.
- Compact design and simple installation.
- Good thermal operating efficiency due to high heat transfer coefficients.
- Heat recovery with constant condensation.
- Long life due to stable and durable corrosion resistant materials.
Heat Pumps Technical Specifications
- Heat Recovery Rate: Up to 95%
- Temperature Range: -20°C to 650°C
- Material: Stainless Steel or Customized Alloys for specific industrial needs
- Efficiency: 90% on average for most applications
