Page 50 - Plastics News Issue December 2024
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TECHNOLOGY NEWS
The role of advanced process
cooling systems
tion of water and refrigerants to transfer heat,
though they require more space and complex
maintenance. Hybrid chillers blend the advan-
tages of air and water systems, utilizing a heat
exchanger to optimize cooling through evapora-
tive processes.
Technological advancements are driving the de-
velopment of more efficient cooling systems.
Innovations like the AXpro from Eurochiller in-
tegrate multiple energy-saving technologies,
leveraging advanced materials and free cooling
methods to enhance performance across vary-
n plastics manufacturing, effective ther- ing seasonal conditions. Selecting the right sys-
mal management is critical for ensuring op- tem involves evaluating both capital expenditure
Ierational efficiency and maintaining product (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX),
quality. Cooling systems play a pivotal role in so- factoring in energy efficiency, reliability, and en-
lidifying plastic materials after shaping, prevent- vironmental sustainability.
ing defects like warping, shrinkage, or structural
inconsistencies. By optimizing the cooling pro- Effective cooling systems support sustainability
cess, manufacturers can enhance throughput goals by reducing resource consumption and
and productivity by reducing cycle times. utilizing eco-friendly refrigerants. By collaborat-
ing with experts, manufacturers can implement
Key cooling technologies include air chillers, wa- tailored solutions that improve energy savings,
ter chillers, and hybrid chillers. Air chillers use reliability, and environmental impact, ensuring
evaporative cooling, which is cost-effective and long-term success and sustainable operations in
environmentally friendly due to minimal refriger- the plastics industry.
ant use and lower maintenance needs. Water
chillers are energy-efficient, capable of manag- Source:- InterPlas Insights
ing large cooling loads, and rely on a combina-
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