PECM Issue 39 2019 | Page 162

VALVES & FLOW CONTROL VALVE SPECIALISTS ARI-ARMATUREN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT PROCESS HEATING AND HOT WATER Companies from various industries are utilising ARI-Armaturen’s impressive range of engineered systems. ENCOsys® plate heat exchangers have been a major solution for companies seeking a proficient heating and hot water system that will ensure a secure and economical future for their site. With so much pressure to reduce spend and improve energy efficiency measures, many have been forced to adopt demanding targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions and are consequently looking for alternative solutions to update energy and heating systems. Offering reliable and resourceful systems with considerable savings in energy and cost (compared to traditional systems like shell and tube calorifiers), ARI-Armaturen’s ENCOsys® is a compact, low maintenance steam-to-water plate heat exchanger. Suitable for various applications including domestic hot water, low temperature hot water and process heating, these innovative units are currently operating on many large- scale sites across the UK including hospitals, universities and food & drink processing plants. Designed to provide hot water instantaneously whatever the load conditions up-to 2100kW, a water storage vessel is not required therefore eliminating a potential breeding place for bacteria’s, reducing the requirement for regular inspections. Advantageously, the ENCOsys® does not need to be stripped down for insurance inspections allowing for significant cost savings, reduced downtime and dramatically improved health and safety risks associated. Sites with ENCOsys® units installed benefit from reduced heat loss, improved temperature control and better thermal efficiency, allowing for vast improvements to operation efficiency and energy savings. This system is more responsive to changes in secondary operating conditions, achieving far tighter temperature control. Generally, the water temperature leaving shell and tube heat exchangers tend to cycle in a pattern similar to a sine wave, meaning the temperature set point may have to be set higher to ensure the unit meets the required load at all times. By using ARI-ENCOsys®, 162 PECM Issue 39 temperature control is considerably improved, providing an estimated 3% energy saving and 7% more energy efficiency. Extremely compact, the ENCOsys® heating system ranges from the largest occupying around 3m3 to the smallest occupying less than 1.5m3, producing a smaller footprint than many alternatives on the market. ARI-Armaturen UK Ltd Sales Director, Nicholas Davies, commented, “By heating the secondary water and sub-cooling the condensate in the same plate heat exchanger, substantial energy savings can be achieved and the cost of ownership is further reduced because improved energy efficiency means lower fuel bills and low CO2 emissions”. This range of well-engineered, packaged solutions from valve specialists ARI- Armaturen UK Ltd come fully assembled to specific requirements and tested ready for connection. See how ARI-Armaturen can help you cope with rising energy costs – contact the UK sales office on 01684 275 752 or email [email protected]