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The HVAC industry
The HVAC sector, which stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, deals with managing environmental comfort in buildings.
It includes heating systems, such as boilers and radiators, to maintain heat during cold periods; ventilation for air exchange, improving the quality of indoor spaces; and air conditioning to cool environments in the hot months, using air conditioners and heat pumps.
Recently, the HVAC sector has seen remarkable technological advances, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. The development of home automation, with intelligent thermostats and automated control systems, allows optimal management while reducing energy consumption.
In the context of increasingly environmentally friendly construction, HVAC is an essential element in the design of modern and sustainable buildings.
The plate heat exchanger in the HVAC sector
The plate heat exchanger is an essential component in the HVAC sector, because it allows the thermal energy produced from different energy sources (primary circuit) to be transferred to different users (secondary circuit).
Composed of a series of thin and corrugated plates, the exchanger creates a large contact surface that maximises the efficiency of heat transfer between the two circuits without the fluids mixing.
Heating
In heating, plate heat exchangers are used to transfer heat from a hot fluid, such as water heated by a boiler, to a cooler fluid circulating in radiators, radiant heating systems, or other terminal units. This contributes to achieving climatic comfort and efficiency in buildings.
Ventilation
In ventilation, these heat exchangers are used in heat recovery systems, where exhausted hot air transfers its heat to incoming cool air, reducing the amount of energy needed to heat new air and improving overall energy efficiency.
Cooling
For cooling, plate heat exchangers transfer heat from chilled water, produced by a chiller or heat pump, to water circulating in distribution terminals such as fan coils. This system is particularly efficient in commercial and industrial buildings where large cooling thermal capacities are required.
Benefits
- Plate heat exchangers are appreciated for their compactness, modularity, high thermal efficiency and ease of maintenance.
- They are sized to meet different capacity and fluid needs, making them ideal for HVAC applications.
- Suitable and scheduled maintenance and cleaning of the heat exchanger allow the efficiency of the entire system to be maintained over time.
- With the increasing demand for energy efficient solutions, the use of plate heat exchangers continues to grow, contributing significantly to sustainability and energy savings in new and refurbished plants.