Automated cleaning solution for air heat exchangers

mycon GmbH announces the launch of a new automated cleaning system for air heat exchangers. This, says the company, could significantly reduce energy consumption, as operation of these heat exchangers, used extensively in industrial cooling, transport, and climate control systems, currently accounts for approximately 25% of global energy consumption.

A cleaner heat exchanger consumes less energy, with the added benefit that biomass power plants, biogas plants, waste incineration plants, and fossil power plants can produce more electricity. The revolutionary JetMaster and its automated version, JetMaster AS, developed by mycon, utilise compressed air from 3bar pressure and small volumes of water in a patented process that achieves both an environmentally friendly and surface-friendly result. This meticulous, yet highly efficient cleaning procedure increases the overall performance of the heat exchanger and is protected by patents in both national and international territories.

mycon GmbH has recently implemented this new automated cleaning system for a customer operating a 20MW power plant in Eastern Germany. Prior to the implementation, the power plant experienced significant reductions in electricity production during peak summer temperatures. With the new cleaning system, however, the plant can now continue its operations economically, even during high ambient temperatures.

In addition, mycon GmbH is developing a similarly fully automated cleaning system for smaller heat exchangers, the JetBoy AS. This new system, due to launch later this year, features a simplified design that offers cost-effectiveness and ease of installation. It will provide an alternative to manual cleaning, optimising the energy efficiency of the heat exchanger and resulting in significant potential savings. With mycon’s ControlMaster algorithm, the potential savings from increased cleaning frequency can be calculated in advance, provided the customer makes the necessary data available.