Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydrolysis and Electrolysis in Refrigeration Room Air Cooler
Hydrolysis and electrolysis are different in energy consumption, cycle time and temperature limit, which determine their application fields.
Electrolysis is the standard system of most DD,DL and DJ series air coolers, and resistors provide heat to melt accumulated frost. Each electrolysis cycle consumes 1.8 to 3.2 kWh, depending on the size of the equipment, and usually each cycle lasts for 25 to 40 minutes. Even in the ultra-cold room as low as-31 C, it can work reliably without additional pipes.
Hydrolysis method implemented in hydrolysis D series hydrolysis air cooler sprays liquid water on the blade group to remove frost. Its whole cycle time is only 12-18 minutes, and compared with the same electrolysis time, the downtime of the equipment is reduced by about 50%. Depending on the size of the evaporator, the system consumes 0.6-1.1 cubic meters of water in each complete deicing cycle.
The total energy consumption of refrigeration system varies with the type of ice melting. According to the field records collected by xindacool, the total energy consumption of evaporators can be reduced by 22% to 30% in facilities with more than 8 melting cycles per day. If the number of cycles per day is less than 4 units, this saving will be greatly reduced.
Hydrolysis has obvious limitations at very low room temperature. It is not recommended to continuously use the temperature below-28 C, because the sprayed water will be frozen before draining, thus producing ice cubes at the bottom of the equipment. For temperatures below this critical value, electrolysis or hot gas thawing is still the most reliable alternative.
Installation requirements are another key difference. Electrolysis requires only standard electrical connections, while hydrolysis requires a filtered water supply pipe and a properly sized drainage system. In the actual project, the blockage of water filter accounts for 63% of the failure report of hydrolysis device.
The initial investment cost of D series hydrolytic air cooler is high, and the cost is increased by 16% to 23% compared with the same model of electrolytic air cooler. Nevertheless, in industrial facilities that operate 24 hours a day, the return on investment is usually between 14 and 22 months due to energy saving and reduced downtime.
The choice between the two systems should be based on room temperature, estimated daily thawing cycles, water availability and proper drainage. There is no universal solution; Each technology has its obvious superior performance scenarios. The wrong choice will lead to unplanned downtime and a significant increase in operating expenses.
FAQ
How long does the D series hydrolysis cycle take? Hydrolysis is usually completed in 12 to 18 minutes in each complete cycle.
Is it appropriate to dissolve in water below-28 C? Not recommended, water spray may freeze without proper discharge.
What causes most water to fail to melt? 63% of the failures are caused by water filters blocked by impurities.
What is the energy-saving effect of high-frequency water thawing? More than 8 cycles per day can save 22% to 30% energy.
What is the initial cost overrun of D series hydrolysis model? Compared with electric thawing, it has an investment overrun of 16% to 23%.
Can DJ series coolers be electrolyzed at ‐ 31 C? Yes, the electrolyte can work reliably at-31 C.
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