Atlas Copco launches integrated heat recovery system
24 Jul '07
3 min read
Atlas Copco has introduced an integrated heat or energy recovery system for its new range of ZR 75-90 VSD-FF series of water cooled, oil-free rotary screw compressors suitable for a wide range of industrial applications where 100% oil-free operation is essential.
The new models, housed in a compactly designed enclosure – eminently suited for installations where space is a premium – incorporate fully integrated Variable Speed Drive (VSD) and Full Feature (FF) version with an integrated MD adsorption dryer, in addition to the energy recovery system.
The ZR 75-90 VSD-FF models are rated at 55-90 kW (75-120 hp) and provide maximum free air deliveries of 143 l/s (8.6 m³/min)-258 l/s (15.5 m³/min) at 50/60 Hz depending on the model.
The new range is also available without the VSD and FF options together with air cooled ZT series models and including a ZR/ZT 55 model.
Heat Recovery System: With energy costs amounting to up to 80% of the total production cost of compressed air, together with the continually rising energy prices, Atlas Copco is committed to conserve energy and maximize savings for its customers.
The new heat recovery system has been designed to recover up to 94% of the heat created by the air compression process is the shaft input, normally wasted in the cooler.
Hot water at 85º - 90º °C is recovered as a source of energy which can be used; for example, as pre heated boiler feed water for industrial processes, space heating by radiator circulation or for showers, plus other applications such as dyeing textiles and operation of absorption chillers, etc.
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