WATER & WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
What you need to know about product-to-product heat recovery
ENERGY RECOVERY ADVICE
cool) other products or materials in industrial processes. Te DTR Series of double tube heat exchangers from HRS is designed to maximise direct (product-to- product) energy recovery from such low viscosity materials, allowing valuable heat to be recaptured before the effluent enters final treatment or is discharged to the environment. Where biological water treatments are
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employed, it may be necessary to reduce the temperature of the effluent before treatment. For aerobic decomposition or other biological treatments, temperatures between 25 and 35°C are recommended; with activity ceasing above 50°C, the temperature of discharged cooling water is often around 40°C; while work in Switzerland suggests that domestic wastewater typically has a temperature around 20°C and rarely falls below 10°C. Capturing the effluent closer to its source can result in higher temperatures. Making use of any available heat is good for both your pocket and the
astewater, sewage, effluents and sludge are useful sources of energy with the potential to heat (or in some circumstances
TOP: The HRS DTR series of heat exchangers is designed for the product-
to-product heat transfer of low viscosity materials such as sludge
ABOVE: The removable inner tube of the series allows both the tube and shell sides to be inspected
environment, reducing the energy required for heating, with a corresponding drop in greenhouse gas emissions. Discharging water that is closer to ambient temperatures is also much better for the wider environment. HRS Heat Exchangers has designed the DTR series specifically to use low viscous products (or waste streams) as the heating (or cooling) medium. Te DTR series is ideal for direct sludge to sludge heat recovery and environmental industry heat recovery.
Multiple DTR series heat exchangers can be mounted together in a frame for larger installations
WORRY-FREE DESIGN
Te tube-in-tube design means that the DTR series copes well with fluids that contain particles, without the worry of blockages impeding the flow of product or heating medium. Special stainless
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steel corrugated tubes are used to increase heat transfer and reduce fouling, making this approach more efficient than similar smooth tube heat exchanger designs. Te inner tube is removable for inspection, cleaning and maintenance, meaning that both the tube and shell sides can be inspected and cleaned, while the corrugated tube technology that HRS is known for improves heat transfer, yet reduces potential fouling compared to standard smooth tube heat exchangers. Tis allows the product or waste stream to run in both the inner and tubes. It also allows for easier and faster cleaning, so overall there is less operational downtime, even with high fouling products. For large installations, multiple units can be interconnected and mounted in a frame, and a range of options, including thermal insulation and cladding in materials including stainless steel are available.
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