Optimal Cooling Systems For Coastal Plants

Because temperature control is important in any process, a water-cooling system is a common component in chemical processing plants. For facilities located near coastal areas, the tendency is toward the use of seawater instead of river water for cooling purposes. Seawater has the advantage of having...

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Published in:Chemical Engineering 2009-05, Vol.116 (5), p.45-48
Main Authors: Gougol, Mandi, Cham, Jamshid Pouresfandiary, Resnani, Hassan Dezvareh
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical engineering
Chemical process industries
Chilled water systems
Cold
Cooling
Environmental impact
Heat exchangers
Humidity
Microbial corrosion
Seawater
Water temperature
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Summary:Because temperature control is important in any process, a water-cooling system is a common component in chemical processing plants. For facilities located near coastal areas, the tendency is toward the use of seawater instead of river water for cooling purposes. Seawater has the advantage of having nearly a constant quality (chemical analysis), nearly a constant temperature and is available in large amounts. This option is not without its challenges, though. Presented here is an economic-environmental approach for selecting the best cooling system for operation at the sea shore. An actual facility, located in the Persian Gulf, is used as an example.
ISSN:0009-2460
1945-368X