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How to scale your industrial cooling with a modular hire solution

Discover how Coates can create a customised cooling system using modular equipment to suit almost any application

 

For many industrial businesses, maintaining optimal temperatures is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and safety. When existing cooling infrastructure fails or is unable to meet demand, hiring additional cooling capacity is essential to bridge the gap and allow operations to continue smoothly.

Modular equipment, such as fluid chillers, heat exchangers, pumps and air handling units, can be hired as standalone units, to integrate with your existing cooling system, or they can be combined with other equipment to build a bespoke, semi-permanent system.

“Hiring modular cooling equipment allows businesses to quickly access a flexible and efficient temporary solution, scaling up as needed, without the need for immediate capital investment in new equipment,” says Kurt Edwards, Power & HVAC Manager at Coates.

"Whether it’s replacing equipment during unexpected breakdowns or augmenting fixed plant equipment during peak demand periods, these systems can be tailored to a customer's specific requirements, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.”

Here, we explore the advantages of hiring a modular solution to manage temperatures in industrial settings.

Spot cooling

Coates provided this spot cooling solution for Boral during its annual shutdown

Benefits of hiring a modular cooling system

1. Rapid deployment

Modular cooling systems can be quickly installed and commissioned, allowing for rapid deployment in urgent situations. “Our cooling solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing cooling systems, reducing downtime and preventing costly delays,” says Kurt.

“For example, when a chiller failed at Visy’s milk bottling factory in Moorabbin in Victoria, we mobilised, delivered and installed an 800kW industrial chiller from New South Wales in 36 hours.” Once the unit was on site, it was craned into position, connected to the fixed plant services and commissioned, ensuring minimal disruption to the production line.

2. Manoeuvrability

Modular equipment is usually skid-mounted and equipped with forklift slots so it can be easily moved into position on site and connected to existing systems. For example, Coates recently provided Holcim with a powerful, yet compact fluid chilling solution for a concrete batch plant in Sydney.

“The temporary cooling system comprised a 200kW chiller, electric pumps, hoses, tanks and a heat exchanger, all supported by a 250kVA diesel generator and fuel cell,” says Kurt. “Space is an issue on most sites - the modular design provides flexibility with equipment layout, allowing us to install and connect gear within a limited footprint.”

3. Customisability

One of the main advantages of modular cooling systems is their ability to be configured to suit specific applications. “By combining various units – such as chillers, heat exchangers and pumps – we can create a tailored system that precisely meets a customer’s cooling needs. This customisation ensures optimal performance and energy efficiency, catering to unique processes or load variations,” says Kurt.

4. Scalability

Modular systems are inherently scalable, allowing businesses to expand their cooling capabilities as needed. “If a customer experiences increased demand, modular elements such as air handling units, chillers and pumps can be added as needed, allowing for easy scalability,” says Kurt. “To increase or decrease cooling capacities, we can simply continue to add or remove additional units.”

Versatile applications for any industry

Coates’ custom-built fleet of modular chillers, air handling units, pumps and heat exchangers can be combined to achieve multi-megawatts of cooling capacity to suit various applications or industries.

These include:

  • Helping commercial and industrial customers deal with equipment failures, such as broken-down chillers. “Our chillers, ranging from 30 kW to 800 kW, are available to drop-in at short notice during emergencies,” says Kurt.

  • Augmenting fixed plant cooling capacity. “Coates’ range of chillers and ancillary equipment can be integrated with existing infrastructure to meet production or climate requirements,” says Kurt.

  • Providing air cooling on a large scale, such as an exhibition hall. “Our team can combine air handling units with pumps and chillers to create large air-conditioning systems,” says Kurt.

  • Maintaining low temperatures for sensitive products. “Chiller systems can be used with air handlers to supply air at cool room temperatures, usually around 3-5C°. We can either cool the space or air blanket product to prevent spoilage,” says Kurt.

Whatever the application, Coates’ experienced Power & HVAC team can design, deliver, install, commission and monitor a best-fit modular cooling system as a short or long-term hire solution.

To speak to a Solutions Specialist about hiring a modular cooling solution, contact the Coates Power & HVAC team on 13 15 52.

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