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Water-cooled aftercoolers are designed to efficiently cool compressed air and remove moisture in high-demand industrial settings, such as chemical processing, oil and gas, and large-scale manufacturing. Utilizing water as a cooling medium, these units offer precise temperature control and high performance for continuous-duty compressor systems.
- High-Efficiency Cooling: Achieves lower air temperatures than air-cooled models, ideal for high-pressure or high-temperature compressor outputs.
- Durable Materials: Constructed with stainless steel or copper tubes to resist corrosion and withstand demanding industrial environments.
- Water-Based Design: Uses a water circuit for superior heat dissipation, requiring a reliable water source and treatment system for operation.
- Wide Flow Range: Supports high-capacity compressors with flow rates from 100 to 10,000 SCFM, ensuring compatibility with large systems.
- Critical Applications: Perfect for processes requiring precise air quality, such as pharmaceutical production, electronics manufacturing, and food processing.
- Customizable Features: Offers tailored configurations with NPT or flange connections, corrosion-resistant coatings, and compliance with industry standards.
Standard Water-Cooled:
Industrial Applications
- High-Performance Heat Exchange
- Robust Tube Designs
- Flow Rates: 100-10,000 SCFM
Custom Water-Cooled:
Industrial Applications
- Tailored Cooling Capacities
- Specialized Materials
- Custom Fittings & Mounts
Water-Cooled Aftercoolers
Water-cooled aftercoolers are essential for high-performance compressed air systems, particularly in industries like chemical processing, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging water as a cooling medium, these units provide precise temperature control, efficient moisture removal, and robust performance for continuous-duty compressors, ensuring clean, dry air for critical applications.
Advantages for Compressor Systems
Water-cooled aftercoolers excel in high-pressure and high-temperature environments, cooling compressed air to lower temperatures than air-cooled models, which enhances moisture removal (up to 75% with separators). Built with corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel or copper, they support flow rates from 100 to 10,000 SCFM. Their water-based design ensures consistent performance in hot climates, though it requires a reliable water source and treatment to prevent scaling. These aftercoolers are ideal for large-scale or precision-driven systems.
Applications and Features
These aftercoolers serve applications such as electronics manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceutical production, where high air purity is critical. Features include high-efficiency heat exchanger tubes, low-pressure drop designs, and customizable options like NPT or flange connections, anti-corrosion coatings, and ASME compliance. Optional moisture separators, filters, and water treatment systems enhance performance for sensitive processes, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.
