With increasing emphasis on sustainability and water conservation, the customer sought a more efficient solution.
Reduce process water consumption while maintaining precise temperature control and improving operational efficiency.
The closed-loop TCU maintains a dedicated volume of treated water circulating between the TCU and the process equipment.
The process water never comes into direct contact with the plant cooling water.
Heat removed from the process is transferred through the plate heat exchanger to the secondary cooling water circuit, after which the process water is recirculated.
Only a small quantity of water is required during initial filling or periodic maintenance, eliminating continuous water wastage.
Dynetic Products supplied a Closed-Loop Temperature Control Unit (TCU) specifically engineered for the customer’s polymer processing application.
Unlike the conventional bleeding system, the TCU continuously circulates the same treated water through the process equipment.
The system consists of:
The circulating water transfers heat from the process to the plate heat exchanger, where it is cooled indirectly using plant cooling water. The process water remains within the closed circuit and is continuously reused.
The customer required a system that could:
The project included:
The TCUs were integrated with the customer’s existing polymer processing lines without major modifications to the production equipment.
The continuous discharge of cooling water was completely eliminated.
The process water now circulates in a closed loop, resulting in substantial savings in annual water consumption.
Since the same conditioned water continuously circulates through the process, temperature fluctuations were significantly reduced.
This resulted in improved process consistency and enhanced product quality.
Only the heat load is transferred to the cooling tower through the plate heat exchanger.
The cooling tower no longer handles large volumes of once-through process water, reducing its operating load.
The dedicated circulation system requires significantly lower make-up water flow, reducing pumping requirements throughout the plant.
Because treated water remains within the closed circuit:
The project directly supported the customer’s sustainability initiatives by conserving water and improving utility efficiency.
By replacing the conventional once-through cooling arrangement with Dynetic’s Closed-Loop Temperature Control Units, the customer transformed an inefficient, water-intensive process into a sustainable and energy-efficient operation.
The project not only delivered substantial water savings but also improved temperature control, reduced maintenance, and lowered operating costs. The successful implementation demonstrates how closed-loop TCUs can play a vital role in modern polymer processing plants where water conservation, process reliability, and operational efficiency are key priorities.
The customer achieved a sustainable Temperature control solution that significantly reduced water consumption while improving process stability, lowering operating costs, and supporting long-term environmental goals.