Cooling system for the chemical giant
Evonik Industries
Complex technology equipment
Chemical industry
Hungary
At the Kabai site of global chemical company Evonik Industries, demand for cooling capacity increased significantly due to higher production volumes, so we built a new cooling system for them in 2015.
The challenge
The previous solution was environmentally unsustainable: the factory used water from a nearby river for cooling, then simply discharged the used "grey" water along with the wastewater. This open cooling system not only had an environmental impact, but was also subject to increasing regulatory pressure.
The sustainable solution
The only good solution to this problem was to replace the "open" cooling system with a closed system consisting of the following components:
- Cooling water production unit: its task is to produce and circulate cooling water in accordance with predetermined parameters.
- Double filter system: two filter units ensure adequate water purity
- Chemical dosing system: automatic water treatment system
The cooling system operates fully automatically, without any human intervention. As the cooling is energy-efficient, requires minimal human resources, and produces clean water as a by-product, the system is highly sustainable.
Key parameters of the project
Duration: 2015, 8 months in total
On-site installation: 4 months
The project team:
- 3 project managers
- 20 welding specialists
- 2 orbital welders
- 15 pipe fitters
- 6 electricians
- 4 instrument technicians
Total: 50 specialists worked on the project
The result
The commissioned cooling system fully meets Evonik Industries' increased cooling requirements while ensuring maximum sustainable operation. The closed system has significantly reduced the environmental impact, and fully automated operation results in long-term cost savings.
