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In modern industrial environments, reliable and safe heat rejection is critical to operational continuity and equipment protection. PED certified dry coolers are engineered to meet stringent European safety requirements while delivering efficient, water-free cooling for demanding industrial applications. Compliance with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU ensures that these systems operate safely under pressure and can be legally placed on the European market.
A dry cooler is an air-cooled heat rejection unit that removes heat from process fluids such as water, glycol, or thermal oil without evaporative water consumption. When the internal piping, headers, or coils operate above 0.5 bar maximum allowable pressure, the equipment falls within the scope of PED 2014/68/EU.
A PED certified dry cooler is designed, manufactured, inspected, and documented in accordance with this directive, ensuring structural integrity, pressure safety, and full regulatory compliance.
Industrial processes often involve elevated pressures, temperatures, and continuous operation. Non-compliant pressure equipment can lead to safety risks, downtime, and regulatory penalties. PED certification provides:
Verified pressure integrity and mechanical strength
Compliance with EU legal and safety requirements
Eligibility for CE marking
Reduced project approval and inspection risk
Confidence for end users, EPC contractors, and system integrators
For industrial projects in Europe, PED compliance is frequently a mandatory requirement, not an option.
PED certified dry coolers incorporate robust engineering and quality control measures, including:
Designed according to EN standards and PED safety principles
Suitable for water, glycol, and other industrial heat transfer fluids
Available in copper, stainless steel, carbon steel, or Cu-Ni materials
Welding procedures and welders qualified per applicable standards
Non-destructive testing (NDT) where required
Pressure testing and dimensional verification
Design calculations and drawings
Material certificates and traceability records
Declaration of Conformity and CE marking
PED certified dry coolers are widely used across multiple industrial sectors, including:
Power generation and CHP plants
Gas engine and generator cooling systems
Petrochemical and chemical processing
Compressor and hydraulic oil cooling
Steel, metallurgy, and manufacturing plants
Data centers and critical infrastructure
These systems are especially valuable where water scarcity, contamination risks, or environmental regulations make evaporative cooling impractical.
Choosing a PED certified dry cooler offers several operational and regulatory advantages:
Enhanced safety for high-pressure applications
Water-free cooling, reducing operational and environmental costs
Lower maintenance requirements compared to wet cooling systems
Long service life under continuous industrial operation
Smooth project approval for EU and international installations
PED certified dry coolers can be fully customized to meet specific project demands, including:
Cooling capacity and design ambient conditions
Operating pressure and temperature limits
Fan configuration, noise control, and redundancy
Corrosion protection and special surface coatings
Horizontal or vertical installation layouts
Custom engineering ensures optimal performance while maintaining full compliance with PED requirements.
A PED certified dry cooler for industrial applications provides a reliable, safe, and environmentally responsible solution for heat rejection in high-pressure systems. By meeting the requirements of PED 2014/68/EU, these dry coolers offer not only efficient thermal performance but also the regulatory assurance necessary for successful industrial projects across Europe and beyond.
