An air compressor converts most of its electrical input into heat, which is usually blown away. Capturing that heat for water or space heating turns a cost into a useful resource.
How Heat Recovery Works
- Heat exchangers capture heat from the oil and discharge air.
- Recovered heat can warm water to 60–70 °C.
- It can also preheat boiler feed water or space heating loops.
Where It Pays Back
- Plants with continuous hot water demand.
- Cold climates with space heating needs.
- Facilities with large, heavily loaded compressors.
Implementation Tips
- Size the heat exchanger to the compressor duty.
- Ensure the cooling circuit remains effective.
- Work with the compressor supplier on an integrated package.
How much heat can I recover?
Typically 70–90% of the electrical input can be recovered as useful heat with a properly designed system.
Talk to an Engineer
Contact Panrui with your flow, pressure and air quality requirements to get a recommendation and factory quote for your project.