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Compared to other forms of cooling technology, such as conventional air conditioning, evaporative cooling provides the most energy-efficient temperature relief for commercial or industrial environments of any scale. Evaporative cooling is up to 80% more economical than conventional air conditioning systems, with our customers benefiting from proven cost reductions and operational returns throughout many industries.
Unlike conventional air conditioning systems that use re-circulated air, evaporation systems circulate 100% fresh air through the building. This fresh, filtered air improves the well-being of those inside the building and contributes to improved productivity.
At Inergy Group, this month’s blog looks into evaporative cooling and how it works for various industries. For more information, please call us on 01204 929 999.
So How Does it Work?
Very simply, evaporative cooling does just what it says and uses evaporation to cool the air. In an evaporative cooler, a pump circulates water from the reservoir onto a cooling pad, which in turn becomes very wet. A fan then draws the warm air from outside the unit through the soaked pad. As the air passes through the pad it is cooled simply by evaporation.
The key to effective evaporative cooling is the accurate system design, making sure that the system’s fan and motor are sized and specified correctly to deliver the appropriate airflow for the space. Extraction fans are also installed in conjunction with the evaporative cooling system to remove the old air.
For many industrial applications this regular air change rate is key and a requirement for operation, evaporative cooling systems are the ideal solutions for these environments. Some examples of suitable industries include:
Manufacturing facilities
Warehouses
Industrial plants
Food & Beverage Manufacture
Workshops and Garages
There are many benefits to this innovative technology. As mentioned an evaporative cooling system is around 80% more economical than a conventional air conditioning system. In addition, an evaporative cooling system is also more cost-effective to install. The number of evaporative cooling units is often much less than the number of air conditioning units needed to achieve a comparable cooling result. Evaporative coolers can also be effectively used to “spot cool” specific areas which may have a greater heat gain due to the localised process. This tailored approach makes the design stage of the installation a key factor in the system’s success and our engineers carefully survey the space to make sure each system is bespoke.
But What About the Environment?
Although an evaporative cooling system uses water to cool the air, the Breezair evaporative cooling units which Inergy Group supplies, only use around 40 litres of water a day – equivalent to a 5-minute shower. This minimal usage is achieved by the optimisation of the water distribution system, water quality monitoring and the automatic drainage – all superior features of the Breezair unit.
A further environmental benefit is the lack of synthetic refrigerant. Conventional air conditioning systems still rely on these refrigerants which can be harmful to the environment. The inclusion of these refrigerants also adds complexity to the routine system maintenance.
The combination of low water consumption, zero harmful refrigerants and low energy requirements make evaporative cooling systems a superior choice to cool industrial and commercial spaces. The building is efficiently and effectively cooled using natural, cool, fresh filtered air, and environmental impact is minimised.
Contact Inergy Group
This is a short summary of evaporative cooling technology and the many benefits it has over conventional cooling systems such as air conditioning. We would be pleased to discuss any element in more detail and advise on the suitability of the technology specific to your needs.
To speak to our team or to book a free site survey for your facility please contact us on 01204 929 999. Alternatively, you can email info@inergygroup.co.uk.
