Cool the compressor with a water-cooled groundwater air conditioner that uses geothermal heat (renewable energy)!

The summer of 2023, when extreme heat caused compressor efficiency to drop significantly

The summer of 2023 was indeed a record-breaking hot one. Recording temperatures of over 35°C are now commonplace, and common sense about air conditioning is changing.

Among these, the compressor room is in a very harsh environment. Ventilation alone is not enough to remove the heat, and many facilities are recording room temperatures of 40°C or higher. A rise in intake temperature is the biggest enemy of a compressor. If the room temperature exceeds 40°C, not only will the efficiency decrease, but the temperature limit of the equipment will be exceeded, causing an interlock. However, it is almost impossible to install air conditioners that can handle the enormous amount of ventilation required in a compressor room. In such a situation, many customers have been able to prevent interlocks and even save energy with our ultra-energy-saving groundwater air conditioners that use renewable energy.

By using renewable energy, cooling is possible with very little electricity.

Our groundwater air conditioners, which use renewable energy, are the ultimate eco-friendly cooling method that cools the air only through heat exchange between groundwater and air.
When the room temperature is 30°C, the outlet temperature is approximately 2 to 3°C above the groundwater temperature, meaning that it is possible to blow cool air at below 20°C.
The compressor intake air can be cooled directly using a fan-equipped unit, or if there is an exhaust fan in the compressor room, you can simply attach a heat exchanger to the intake port to create a power-free cooler.

In recent years, we have also developed a new two-stage air conditioner that uses significantly less water and is more efficient than conventional models.

Compressor intake air cooling also leads to energy savings

According to the guidelines of the Energy Conservation Center, lowering the compressor intake temperature by 5°C will result in an energy saving effect of approximately 11 TP3T. If this is cooled from 40°C to 25°C, an energy saving effect of more than 51 TP3T will be obtained.
The introduction of groundwater direct coolers not only ensures stable operation of equipment, but also achieves energy savings through the use of renewable energy.

Relationship between compressor intake temperature, relative humidity and required power
(Source: Energy Conservation Center)
Actual cost simulation example

Various types to choose from depending on cost and conditions. We can also make suggestions even if there is no groundwater.

Our groundwater direct coolers that use renewable energy come in two types, and we can suggest the type based on your conditions and costs. We can also handle new well surveys when no well exists, and we also offer a small chiller system that can be operated without using groundwater.

Regarding renewable energyPlease feel free to contact us

In addition to compressors, this system is effective for all equipment that is sensitive to heat.
If you are looking for renewable energy measures, we will respond with quality and speed to your proposals, so please feel free to contact us.

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