Ammonia (NH3) is widely used in the production processes of many food companies, mainly as a refrigerant. During these processes, ammonia is superheated, which generates a significant amount of waste heat. Instead of allowing this heat to be wasted, it can be used efficiently, contributing to significant energy and cost savings.
A project to recover heat from superheated ammonia for central heating (CH) and domestic hot water (DHW) was implemented at a company in the food industry. This project was successfully implemented together with the engineering and construction company Projandspaw. This is a company with extensive experience in the implementation of industrial systems, covering a diverse range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and heating to refineries and the oil and gas industry.
Ammonia detector (201040) in a superheated ammonia heat recovery system for central heating (CH) and domestic hot water (DHW) purposes
A key safety feature of the project was the use of JUMO ammonia detectors to detect leaks in the circuit. The Jumo ammonia sensor consists of a glass pH electrode and a reference electrode, housed in an electrolyte separated from the medium by a membrane. The operating temperatures of the sensor range from 0 to 50°C, and with a low-temperature electrolyte from -8 to +30°C.
Ammonia detector for leak detection in liquid solutions (201040)
For data reading and analysis, the client chose the JUMO AQUIS 500 pH ammonia regulator due to its exceptional features:
Ammonia concentration display on the JUMO AQUIS 500 pH transmitter and PID controller (202560)
The ammonia heat recovery project has brought a number of benefits to the food company:
The project to recover heat from superheated ammonia for central heating and hot water is an example of an innovative approach to energy management in the food industry. Thanks to the use of state-of-the-art technologies, such as Jumo ammonia meters and the JUMO AQUIS 500 pH controller, it was possible to achieve significant energy savings, improve efficiency and safety, and reduce CO2 emissions. The collaboration with Projandspaw proved crucial to the success of the project, opening up new perspectives for future, equally innovative initiatives.
We sincerely thank Projandspaw for its cooperation in the above project and are confident that our collaboration will continue in the future. We are already planning further joint projects in which we will be able to build on our mutual strengths and achieve even more.
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