Charge Air Cooler for Cool Air with Sea Water

Charge Air Cooler for Cool Air with Sea Water

Working Principle

Sea water flows through the tubes, while the charged air that needs to be cooled flows outside the tubes. Due to the temperature difference between the sea water and the charged air, heat is transferred from the charged air to the sea water. The charged air releases heat and is cooled down, while the sea water absorbs heat and its temperature rises.

Characteristics

High Cooling Efficiency: Sea water has good heat transfer performance and a large specific heat capacity, which can absorb a large amount of heat from the charged air, so it can quickly cool the charged air to meet the requirements of engine operation or other processes.

Corrosion Resistance: Since sea water is corrosive, charge air coolers used in sea water environments are usually made of corrosion - resistant materials, such as copper - nickel alloys, stainless steel, etc. Some coolers may also be coated with special anti - corrosion coatings to ensure the service life of the equipment.

Compact Structure: In order to adapt to the limited space on ships or in industrial sites, the charge air cooler is usually designed to be compact, which can effectively utilize the space and at the same time ensure good heat transfer performance.

Low Maintenance Costs: With proper material selection and design, charge air coolers have high reliability and require less maintenance. Regular maintenance mainly includes cleaning the tube bundle to prevent fouling and checking the sealing performance to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.