Thermax’s absorption chiller enables energy-efficient cooling for a chemical manufacturer

Project overview

A chemical manufacturing facility in Thailand sought an energy-efficient cooling solution to maintain low temperatures for critical processing while reducing electricity consumption and emissions.

Thermax delivered a heat-driven absorption chiller that utilised waste heat, enabling efficient cooling with lower energy use. The solution improved sustainability while ensuring reliable process performance.

Challenges

A chemical manufacturing company in Thailand required an energy-efficient cooling solution to maintain nitrogen at 5°C for its polycarbonate diol processing operations, integral to fertiliser and nylon production. The customer also aimed to reduce electricity usage and carbon emissions.

Solution

Thermax supplied a 60 TR low-temperature hot water-driven vapour absorption chiller, powered by steam condensate and process heat recovery. This was the first export order from Thermax’s new Sri City facility.

Result

The system saves 200,000 electricity units annually and cuts emissions equivalent to planting 19,200 trees, significantly enhancing sustainability and operational efficiency.

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