Heat pump solution for spray dryers
Industries using spray drying to produce stable powders often face high operational costs due to the energy required for heating air, typically derived from fossil fuels. This leads to significant CO2 emissions and reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
Reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint
The GEA AddCool® is an advanced high-temperature heat pump designed to make spray drying processes more sustainable. Unlike traditional methods that rely heavily on fossil fuels, the GEA AddCool® efficiently draws waste energy from the dryer itself, other processes in your plant, or even the external air. This method significantly reduces energy requirements, fossil fuel consumption, and emissions. Validated by TÜV and compliant with ISO 14021 standards, the system’s efficiency can reduce energy consumption by up to 49%. The AddCool® also provides additional cooling capacity, useful for other plant operations. It operates via electricity, offering a greener solution with the potential for significant cost savings, dependent on current energy prices. Configurable to work with existing spray drying systems, the GEA AddCool® ensures minimal downtime and maintains production efficacy. GEA’s decades of expertise in processing and spray drying technologies make this a reliable and innovative option for industries like dairy and food processing.
Benefits
- Up to 49% reduction in primary energy consumption
- 50-80% reduction in carbon footprint
- Lower electrical power consumption by existing chillers
- No change to powder production process or characteristics
- Can be integrated with dehumidifier systems for increased capacity