High Performance Chilled Air Solutions : Blown Film Cooler
A quality blown film cooler is an important component in achieving the highest possible production rate from an internal bubble cooling (IBC) system. The inlet or supply air from the IBC supply blower passes through the cooling coil and is cooled to the temperature established by the chilled water supply. The chilled water supply comes from the plant chiller or an individual mini-chiller. By chilling the inlet air temperature going to the IBC and air ring, an increase in production rate of 15-25% can be achieved when compared to using air that is at the ambient plant temperature. This benefit has added importance when the production occurs in climates where the ambient temperature varies a significant amount or where the summertime temperatures are very hot. As the North American rep for Eurochiller, DRJ supplies and sizes 3 excellent solutions for adding or upgrading existing cooling capacity:
The ABFevo is a dynamic blown film cooler that uses the direct expansion of gas and an inverter controlled compressor to regulate the temperature of process air.
The inverter is able to increase or decrease the flow rate of refrigerant which helps to regulate the cooling of the process air. The two way temperature control of the inverter is assisted by an electric hot gas bypass valve. This enables a PID loop that boasts a +/- 0.2°F (0.1°C) tolerance.
The ABFevo has integration options and a 7” touchscreen control. This allows alarm monitoring of air and condensing water temperatures, as well as a differential pressure sensor that can sense a clogged filter. Filters are located for easy access.
The ABFevo is a chiller solution for customers who want to improve gauge variation and control by eliminating variance in cooling temperature as a factor.• (+/-) 0.20°F/0.1°C temperature variation.
• Improved energy efficiency (55% reduction over chiller + coil)
• Inverter control of condenser unit (reaches set point quicker)
• Drip separator for moisture control
• 7” color touch screen interface
• ABF Due for separate temp. control (i.e. IBC & air ring)
• Cools air directly (energy savings) – no cooling coil necessary
• Product line airflow ranges: 470 – 5,885 CFM (800-10,000 M³/Hr)
Blown Film Cooler - Direct Air, Stand Alone Solution
Air+ Direct Air Cooling
Stand-Alone Direct Air Cooling (no chilled water requirement) for ultra-precise temperature control throughout the year.
- (+/-) 0.18°F (0.1°C) temperature variation
- Improved energy efficiency
- Washable air filter with large surface
- Easy to use control panel
- Drip separator for moisture control
- Small footprint for tight installations
- Airflow cooling ranges: 176 – 4,414 CFM
BRA+ Cooling Coil
The BRA+ is a cost effective solution for cooling when existing chiller capacity is available.
- (+/-) 5°F (3°C) temperature variation
- 3-Way proportional valve temperature control (motorized)
- Excellent price / value ratio
- Internal air diffuser for low air velocity
- Thermometer monitors air temperature
- Drip Separator for moisture control
- Collection tank with drain port for condensate
- Removable/ washable filters
- Requires cold water from a chiller
- Can be integrated with IBC Controller
- Airflow cooling ranges 150-10,000 CFM
Learn more about Eurochiller Blown Film Cooler solutions in this video here.