Industrial environments produce a lot of heat. When this heat becomes too much it can be problematic for manufacturers and lead to safety hazards and inefficiencies in the industrial process. For this reason, industrial cooling units are required to regulate high temperatures and maintain an optimal environment for equipment and workers.
There are several types of industrial cooling units available as well as different subtypes within those groups. It’s important to choose the right one for your specific needs. In this guide, we explore the four main types of cooling systems for industrial use and share everything you need to know about how to choose the right one for your facility.
Types of industrial cooling unit
Here’s a quick overview of the main types of industrial cooling unit.
Evaporative coolers
Evaporative coolers don’t rely on ventilation to function. These are useful in facilities that don’t have open windows and are available in a variety of sizes and shapes to suit various environments. Evaporative coolers work by using evaporation to cool the air as opposed to a refrigeration process. They feature a fan inside the cooling unit that causes evaporation to happen and the heat transfer process to start.
Air conditioning units
These are one of the most popular options for offices and other facilities where ventilation is present. Air conditioning units pull hot air through grills on the unit exterior and leverage the refrigeration process to cool the air and pump it out the front of the unit again.
A popular choice of industrial air conditioning cooling unit is the SK 3185.530 from Rittal, which is available on the Preferred Spares website. This wall-mounted cooling uses hybrid technology and is highly energy efficient, leading to savings of up to 75% on energy through heat pipe technology and speed-regulated components. It can be integrated with IoT technologies and features an intuitive touch display screen.
Cooling Fans
Cooling fans offer effective cooling for commercial and industrial environments. Available in a range of sizes, they can be used in different facilities to cool the air and move around steam and dust. This type of cooling unit is portable.
Chillers
Another kind of cooling system, chillers are often used in large industrial environments. These cooling systems are large and serve a variety of purposes in industrial facilities, from air conditioning to cooling water and maintaining optimal temperatures for machinery. They are composed of a compressor, condenser, expansion valve and evaporator and work by removing heat from the environment which is then refrigerated and sent back to the environment through a heat exchanger.
Factors to consider when choosing a cooling unit
Not all cooling systems are made equal. Some are more suited to specific industries than others, which means it’s important to consider the kind of work taking place in your facility before choosing a cooling unit. Additionally, be aware that the way you run your facility and cooling system can make a huge difference to its functionality. For instance, factors like new water piping and water recycling processes can impact the efficiency of the cooling system.
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