The benefits of adiabatic cooling
can be realized on air-cooled
condensing systems and dry coolers.
The energy removed from the
ambient air stream directly lowers
the air temperature before
entering the condenser coils.
A temperature drop of 15-30
degrees is typical in many areas of
North America. The lower
temperature results in efficiency
improvements of 25-45%, with
increased cooling capacity and
reduced electrical fan and
compressor energy.
The mechanical components, of
the evaporative cooling system,
can be utilized in the adiabatic
humidification system during the
heating season. With the majority
of the components already in
place, it's a small incremental cost
to add humidification.