Compressors generate heat; this heat must be removed to make sure the temperature in the compressor room is at an acceptable level. Therefore, proper ventilation is important when designing an efficient compressor room.
The quantity of ventilation air that will need to be removed depends on the size of the compressor and whether it is air-cooled or water-cooled. Ventilation air produced by air-cooled compressors contains nearly 100 percent of the energy consumed by the electric motor in the form of heat. On the other hand, water-cooled compressors contain only about 10 percent of the energy consumed by the electric motor.
The best way to manage heat build-up is to recover it and use it for other purposes in the manufacturing facility. By using energy recovered from heat, manufacturers can save typically 95 percent (with potential savings up to 100 percent) of the original electrical input energy used to power the air compressor. Heat recovery is an innovative way to reduce energy consumption.
You can learn more about how to design an efficient compressor room by reading our previous posts on the subject—choosing a location and determining the foundation and quality of the intake air. Or, simply contact us with questions.
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