Temp-Plate Energy Recovery Bank Assemblies harness the power of Temp-Plate heat transfer panels to capture and recycle energy within your plant, directly sending savings to your bottom line. Instead of allowing hot exhaust from various processes to escape into the environment, a Temp-Plate bank can be seamlessly integrated into your ducting system to reclaim that heat. By running water or glycol through the Temp-Plate bank, the fluid is pre-heated for your processes, resulting in significant savings on boiler operating costs. The exceptional heat transfer efficiency and compact size makes Temp-Plate a top alternative to shell and tube economizers.
The Energy Recovery Bank Assemblies are constructed with multiple Temp-Plate panels that are all installed on common supply and return manifolds to simplify piping. The entire assembly is then encased within duct work so that the exhaust air is directed to flow between the Temp-Plate panels. The exact panel size, panel spacing, material thicknesses, and heat recovery capacity is all dependent upon the energy available in the air stream. By working with Paul Mueller Company on your energy recovery needs, you will be provided with a custom, streamlined product ready for direct integration into your system.
Temp-Plate Energy Recovery Bank Assemblies function as condensing economizers. Hot exhaust air flows through the ductwork surrounding the Temp-Plate bank, passing between the plates. As water or glycol circulates inside the Temp-Plate panels, it absorbs heat from the exhaust air. Once the exhaust air reaches its dew point, moisture begins to condense out of the air, flowing down the external surface of the panels. This condensation process significantly boosts heat transfer efficiency—sometimes up to ten times greater than with dry air. By analyzing your exhaust air stream data, our sales and engineering teams can determine if sufficient moisture is present for effective heat recovery and provide a tailored solution that seamlessly integrates into your existing ductwork.
Please find the “Energy Recovery Survey” form in the downloads section below to provide all the information we need to customize a solution to fit your needs.