Industrial High Temperature Heat Pump

Industrial High Temperature Heat Pump

The Industrial High Temperature Heat Pump recovers low-grade waste heat from industrial wastewater, exhaust streams, or process cooling loops, upgrading it into hot water or low-pressure steam from 80°C to 120°C (up to 140°C via cascade configurations).
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Description

The Industrial High Temperature Heat Pump recovers low-grade waste heat from industrial wastewater, exhaust streams, or process cooling loops, upgrading it into hot water or low-pressure steam from 80°C to 120°C (up to 140°C via cascade configurations). Built to replace fossil-fuel boilers in energy-intensive plants, this heavy-duty unit utilizes high-efficiency semi-hermetic screw compressors and low-GWP refrigerants, delivering thermal energy at a Coefficient of Performance (COP) significantly higher than direct electric or gas heating.

 

Key Features

 

Delivery Range: Continuous thermal output up to 120°C for washing, pasteurization, drying, and distillation.

Low-GWP Refrigerants: Utilizes eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) or natural fluids, ensuring zero ODP and strict environmental compliance.

Dual-Stage Compression: Tandem or two-stage screw architecture maintains volumetric efficiency and stable pressure ratios under wide temperature lifts.

Corrosion-Resistant Coil: Epoxy-coated copper-fin evaporators coupled with intelligent dynamic defrost control for harsh industrial environments.

Modular Scalability: Supports multi-unit parallel integration via Modbus RTU/TCP protocols, scaling capacity from 100 kW to multi-megawatt systems.

 

Technical Specifications

 

Technical Parameter

Unit

Specification (Model: IHT-HP-200)

Rated Heating Capacity

KW

200 (at nominal conditions)

Coefficient of Performance (COP)

-

3.8 (Water inlet 35°C / Outlet 85°C)

Maximum Output Water Temp.

°C

120

Evaporator Source Type

-

Industrial Wastewater / Process Cooling Water

Compressor Type

-

Semi-Hermetic Dual-Screw (Inverter Driven)

Refrigerant

-

R1336mzz(Z) / R1234ze (Low GWP)

Power Supply

V/Ph/Hz

380V–480V, 3-Phase, 50Hz / 60Hz

Water Flow Rate (Condenser)

M3/h

34.5

Max. Working Pressure (Water Side)

MPa

1.6 (Optional 2.5 MPa)

Communication Interface

-

RS485 / Modbus TCP / BACnet

Unit Dimensions (L x W x H)

Mm

2800 x 1400 x 2100

Net Weight

Kg

3200

 

Technology & Performance

 

Thermodynamic Optimization
Operating on subcritical/transcritical vapor compression cycles, the system integrates electronic expansion valves (EEV) and shell-and-tube heat exchangers. Pinch points are restricted below 2°C to minimize exergy losses and maximize heat transfer coefficients.
 

Compressor Engineering
Heavy-duty screw blocks feature mechanical internal volume ratio ($V_i$) adjustment, preventing over-expansion and under-expansion losses across wide lifts (e.g., evaporating at 20°C, condensing at 110°C).
 

Lubrication Architecture
To sustain continuous 110°C+ operation, the system incorporates an active oil-cooling loop, a centrifugal oil separator (>99.5% efficiency), and high-viscosity synthetic POE lubricants. 

 

Applications

 

Food & Beverage: CIP sanitization loops (85°C–90°C) and boiler feedwater preheating.

Textile & Dyeing: Wastewater heat recovery feeding continuous dyeing vats and stenter frame exhaust condensers.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical: Reaction vessel temperature control, solvent pre-heating, and low-pressure steam generation (up to 0.2 MPa).

District Heating: Decentralized industrial waste heat harvesting for municipal networks.

 

OEM & ODM Customization

 

Hydraulics: Customized flange standards (ANSI, DIN, JIS) and material upgrades (Stainless Steel 304/316L or Titanium).

Electrical: UL/CSA or IEC/CE compliant control cabinets matching regional grids (400V, 480V, 600V).

Control Integration: Tailored PLC logic (Siemens S7-1200/1500 or Schneider) for plant SCADA/DCS interface.

Enclosures: Weatherproof IP55 outdoor housing with acoustic insulation limiting noise below 68 dB(A) at 1 meter.

 

Quality Control

 

Pressure Vessel Testing: All heat exchangers hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times maximum working pressure per ASME/PED standards.
Leak Verification: Helium mass spectrometer testing ensures annual refrigerant leakage rates below 0.1%.
Full-Load Run Testing: 4-hour hot-gas functional validation on a calorimeter test rig, recording thermodynamic performance, vibration, and power draw.
Traceability: Positive Material Identification (PMI) and mill test certificates (MTC) provided for pressure-bearing components. 

 

Packaging & Shipping

 

Corrosion Control: Circuits dehydrated and sealed with a 0.05 MPa nitrogen holding charge; electrical compartments vacuum-sealed with desiccants.

Structural Rigging: Bolted to heavy structural steel skids featuring certified fork-pockets and crane-lifting points.

Export Compliance: Secured in ISPM 15 heat-treated wooden crates wrapped in anti-UV moisture barrier film.

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the optimal temperature lift (delta T) for high efficiency?

A: Stable operation ranges between 50°C and 80°C lift (e.g., 35°C waste water to 110°C output). Higher lifts are supported via dual-stage cascade setups.

Q: Can this unit completely replace a natural gas steam boiler?

A: Yes, for processes requiring hot water up to 120°C or saturated steam up to 2 bar. Energy integration feasibility studies are available based on plant thermal profiles.

Q: What maintenance schedule is required for high-temp compressors?

A: Routine tasks include inspecting oil filter pressure differentials every 4,000 hours, annual oil analysis, and descaling shell-and-tube heat exchangers based on water quality.

Q: What compliance standards do the units meet?

A: Manufactured under ISO 9001 with CE (PED, MD, LVD) and UL/CSA electrical compliance.

 

Request a Quote

 

To receive an engineered thermodynamic proposal and commercial quotation, submit your project parameters:

 

Source Heat Medium: (e.g., Wastewater, Cooling Water) and available temperature range (°C).

Target Output: Required hot water/steam temperature (°C) and flow rate (m3/h) or thermal capacity (kW/MW).

Utility Conditions: Local electrical grid supply (Voltage/Phase/Frequency).

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