Waste Heat Recovery From Air Compressor

Waste Heat Recovery from Air Compressors

When air is compressed by an air compressor, a lot of heat is produced. Usually, this heat is released into the atmosphere, wasting energy in the process. Waste heat produced by air compressors can be exploited using waste heat recovery technology to increase energy efficiency. 

The following are some typical techniques for recovering waste heat from air compressors:

Hot Water Recovery System: Water can be heated using the waste heat produced by an air compressor. Heat sink components surrounding the compressor allow cooling water or other fluids to pass through, absorbing waste heat that can be used to heat buildings, industrial process water, or other heating requirements.

Air Heating Systems: Room air can also be heated using the waste heat from air compressors. Waste heat can be transferred to the room air through a heat exchanger, creating a heating effect and lessening the strain on the heating system.

Production of steam: Steam can be produced for industrial processes' heating needs by utilizing the waste heat from air compressors.

Air Conditioning Systems: Absorption refrigeration systems that provide air conditioning can be powered in part by waste heat from air compressors. The air conditioning system uses less power when waste heat is utilized for refrigeration.

Power Generation: Air compressor waste heat may occasionally be utilized to create energy. By using waste heat to evaporate liquids and create steam to power a generator, energy can be produced from waste heat.