Evaporative condenser working process:
The working process of an evaporative condenser involves spraying water over a coil containing hot refrigerant or process vapor while simultaneously drawing air across it. The evaporation of a small portion of the water absorbs massive amounts of heat, efficiently condensing the vapor inside the coils.
The advantages of the evaporative condenser:
Significant Energy Savings: By utilizing evaporation, the system dramatically reduces the workload on compressors and pumps. Verified case studies show that evaporative condensers can lower the energy consumption of the cooling system itself by 40% to 50% compared to traditional methods, contributing to overall plant energy reductions.
Drastic Water Conservation: These systems operate on a closed-loop water circuit where over 95% of the water is recirculated. The only loss is through minimal evaporation and bleed-off, making their water usage a fraction of that required by once-through cooling systems.
Reduced Footprint & Capital Cost: By eliminating the need for separate cooling towers, large water basins, and extensive piping networks, evaporative condensers consolidate equipment. This integration can reduce the initial investment in cooling infrastructure by 40% to 60% and save valuable factory floor or outdoor space.
