Evaporative Air Cooler (Wet Air Cooler)

Compact design with high turbulence offers superior efficiency for industrial flue gas recovery.

Industrial Cooling
Industrial evaporative wet air cooler utilizing latent heat for efficient cooling by ZR Thermal Tech

Water-spray evaporative cooling systems

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Air coolers utilize ambient air to cool or condense high-temperature process fluids inside plates or tubes. Compared to tubular designs, our plate air coolers offer a more compact footprint and are less prone to ash accumulation.

Through forced convection cooling, they effectively lower fluid temperatures while saving water and electricity. Built with durable materials tailored to specific corrosive or high-temperature environments, they offer low maintenance costs and long service life.

Evaporative Cooling Mechanism

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Figure 1: Cross-section view of the water-spray evaporative cooling system emphasizing water and electricity savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does an evaporative air cooler work?
Water is sprayed over the heat exchange plates while hot process air flows through the other side. The water absorbs heat and partially evaporates, utilizing latent heat of evaporation for highly efficient cooling — far more effective than dry air cooling alone.
What are the advantages over dry cooling systems?
Evaporative coolers achieve much lower outlet temperatures than dry systems, typically 5-10°C above the wet bulb temperature. They also consume significantly less electricity than mechanical refrigeration systems.
Is this a closed-circuit or open-circuit system?
Our design is a closed-circuit system — the process air never contacts the cooling water directly. This prevents contamination and is essential for applications requiring clean air output.
What maintenance is required?
Routine maintenance includes periodic water quality checks, nozzle cleaning, and annual plate inspection. The all-welded construction eliminates gasket replacement, reducing long-term maintenance costs significantly.