Centac Cooler 5CII

I. Product Overview

The Ingersoll Rand Centac Cooler 5CII is a core component specifically designed for CENTAC series centrifugal air compressors, serving medium-to-large industrial applications including petrochemical, steel metallurgy, and power generation. This cooler features advanced plate-fin or shell-and-tube construction with aluminum/copper alloy materials, delivering high-efficiency heat dissipation, high-pressure resistance, and corrosion protection to effectively lower compressed air temperature and ensure stable equipment operation.

II. Technical Features and Data Specifications

1. Thermal Performance

Parameter Specification Heat Transfer Area 60-80 m² per unit (35%-45% improvement over conventional designs) Temperature Reduction Stable outlet temperature at ambient +8-12°C with 150°C inlet at 170-877m³/min flow Heat Transfer Coefficient 280-380W/(m²·°C) for aluminum, 480-620W/(m²·°C) for copper alloys (18%-22% above industry average)

2. Materials and Construction

Component Specification Aluminum Material 5052-H32 aluminum plate with ≥215MPa tensile strength, 35% lighter than copper Copper Alloy T2 copper tube + 0.25mm aluminum fin composite with 401W/(m·K) conductivity Sealing System Four-stage graphite ring sealing with ≤0.03SCFM leakage

III. Application Scenarios

Industry Performance Petrochemical 150,000 ton/year ethylene project: cools 1.2MPa/170°C gas to 55°C, ensuring ≥99.85% ethylene yield Steel Metallurgy 3000m³ blast furnace: reduces 230°C air to 120°C, increasing TRT efficiency by 15% with 2.5M kWh annual savings

IV. Maintenance Strategies

Detailed maintenance protocols including daily inspections, 500/2000/8000-hour service plans, chemical cleaning processes, and spare parts management strategies to ensure optimal performance.

V. Future Technology Trends

Digital twin applications, AI fault diagnosis (≥97% accuracy), hydrogen-resistant materials for 80MPa hydrogen applications, and modular designs reducing installation time to 36 hours.

VI. Conclusion

The Centac Cooler 5CII delivers 35% extended equipment life and 25% energy reduction through its advanced design. As industries evolve toward green energy solutions, this cooler continues to provide critical support for industrial energy efficiency and emission reduction.