Global Evaporative Condensing Unit Market - 2022-2029

Global Evaporative Condensing Unit Market - 2022-2029

Market Overview

The global evaporative condensing unit market reached US$ XX million in 2021 and is expected to reach US$ XX million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period (2022-2029).

An evaporative condensing unit, also known as an evaporative condenser, converts refrigerant contained within a circuit from a heated vapor to a liquid formed by water evaporation. It is a hybrid between a water-cooled condenser and an air-cooled condenser and uses the principles of heat rejection to follow an evaporative process.

Induced draught evaporative condensers suck air from the chiller environment through a condenser at the bottom. Low floor area requirements, higher cooling efficiency and fewer components than forced draught models are advantages of this condenser type. When excess heat from a cooling system cannot be used for other purposes, an evaporative condenser is used to remove it. Evaporating water removes the extra heat. Air conditioning, industrial chemical processes such as distillation, steam power plants and other heat-exchange systems use evaporative condensers.

The evaporative condenser is made out of a cabinet that houses a water-sprayed condenser and one or more fans. Evaporator condensers are more costly than dry coolers and are typically utilized in large cooling systems or those with high outside temperatures. Regulations in many countries limit the physical size of a cooling system, limiting evaporative condensers' usage.

Market Dynamics

The global evaporative condensing unit market is expected to boost with its capability to offer increased efficiency in industrial and commercial refrigeration.

Capability to offer increased efficiency in industrial and commercial refrigeration

Evaporative condensers are a cost-effective method of improving air conditioning and refrigeration capacity and reducing peak demand. The unit provides the most energy-efficient method for rejecting heat from any vapor compression system, increasing system efficiency by more than 20%. Evaporative condensing units increase industrial and commercial refrigeration efficiency, thermal energy storage and commercial air conditioning. Grocery and convenience stores can take advantage of improved heat rejection equipment. It is especially in the northern climates, where the demand for evaporative condensers is extending, as freeze problems have been overcome.

Evaporative condensers can replace the water-cooled condenser and the cooling tower. It eliminates heat from a condensing vapor into the environment. The evaporative condenser application in refrigeration systems offers energy savings compared to water cooling towers with Shell & Tube Condensers. It is possible to gain up to 50% energy savings compared to centrifugal fans.

Evaporative condensers offer the most significant benefit in hot-dry climates where cooling loads are increased and dry outdoor temperatures allow for higher operating efficiencies than a comparable air-cooled condenser under the same condition. Compared with the air-cooled condenser, the condensing temperature of the evaporative condenser is much lower.

Problems in water treatment

In facilities that utilize evaporative condensers as part of the refrigeration system, the water treatment is often overlooked in the cost-saving equation. Effective water treatment is required for refrigeration systems' reliable and efficient operation and lowers the risks associated with waterborne pathogens. The water treatment program can be engineered to improve energy and water efficiency in many facilities significantly.

Evaporative condensers are used because they are more energy-efficient than air-cooled refrigeration systems. Compared to air-cooled systems, evaporative condensers deliver lower condensing temperatures and compressor electricity requirements by up to 30%. However, to gain these cost savings, an effective water treatment process is required to support maximum heat transfer efficiency, minimize water usage and protect the system from water-related problems. Effective water treatment also helps reduce the environmental impact and carbon dioxide emissions associated with a facility by reducing water use and energy. Deposits are a deep concern in evaporative condensers. The continuous evaporation in the cooling process generates the dissolved solids in the water to become increasingly concentrated. If the dissolved solids get overly concentrated, a deposit termed scale will form on the condenser tubes.

Condenser deposits may include dust scrubbed from the air, microbiological matter and corrosion by-products. Regardless of the source, deposits result in decreased heat transfer efficiency, improved operating costs and equipment failure. The payback associated with water treatment is related to preserving clean condenser tubes. Deposits on the condensing coil surface reduce the ability of an evaporative condenser to remove heat.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The evaporative condensing unit market was hampered during the COVID-19 because of the slowdown in various industrial activities. The evaporative condensing unit has been widely utilized in power plants, HVAC, food processing and other industries. The declining investments in its end-user industries have halted the market's growth rate. COVID-19 has placed various new challenges on our care to minimize the risks from Legionella in the water systems on-site for cooling towers and condensing units. Further restrictions on the movement have led to further reductions in building occupancy, increasing the risk of Legionella. Due to efficient water treatment practices, the governments have also placed new guidelines for maintaining cooling towers and evaporative condensing units.

Segment Analysis

The global evaporative condensing unit market is segmented based on type, configuration, application, end-user and region.

New products coming into the market with counterflow designs for various applications will boost the market demand

The global evaporative condensing unit market is segmented into combined flow and counterflow configurations based on the configuration.

In a counterflow evaporative condenser, the airflow is in the opposite direction of the spray water. In counterflow condensers design, air travels up through the unit while the spray water travels down over the coil. The airflow through factory assembled evaporative condensers is provided by mechanically driven fans. For counterflow evaporative condenser, the air intakes from the bottom air inlet and will get saturated hot air mixed with spraying water as they move reverse. The heat will be exhausted by fans, but the water will be accumulated in the water basin for secondary spraying by its designed drift eliminator.

The counterflow configuration has been ideal for various applications, including refrigeration and HVAC applications. Recently, PX Cooling Technologies, Inc. released the Recold LC Evaporative Condenser. Its design reduces refrigerant charge by up to 40% and lowers fan energy consumption by 50% compared to evaporative condensers. Well-suited for condensing refrigerants in supermarket refrigeration systems, small refrigerated warehouses and HVAC applications, it is an induced-draft counterflow system that combines heat transfer technology and single-piece installation. With fewer than 10.5 feet, the system meets many municipal code height needs and offers advantages for rooftop installations where low visibility is essential.

Geographical Analysis

Rising demand for cooling systems in hot & dry regions will boost the demand in Asia-Pacific

Evaporative cooling is an environmentally friendly method for cooling buildings in hot & dry regions. As a multi-climates country, India demands cooling systems to optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions and provide summer comfort. Many types of passive and natural methods were used for cooling buildings in architecture. All of the methods have been worked based on natural ventilation. A lot of energy is consumed in the air conditioner operations using an air-cooled condenser as well as a lot of water is wasted in water-cooled condensers. With an evaporative condenser, the performance of the refrigerating system can be increased and it reduces the requirement for water. With the use of evaporative condensers, the performance coefficient of the system is enhanced and power consumption can be reduced.

An Evaporative condenser helps in condensing hot gasses using the evaporation of water. Evaporative condensers are specifically designed for ice plants and cold storage. It is gaining high demand from the industries like dairy, chemicals, breweries and food processing. Evaporative condensers are utilized for numerous refrigerants, including natural refrigerants and HFC & HCFC Refrigerants.

Evaporative condensers have various advantages over traditional air cooling systems; they save up energy. Due to the basic cooling usage, evaporative condensers find their use in the Pharmaceutical, Meat processing and FMCG Warehouses.

Competitive Landscape

The global evaporative condensing unit market is consolidated and has a limited number of companies. Players in the market include Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc., Decsa, Evapco Inc., Johnson Controls Inc., Heng An Cooling, SPX Corporation, Grundfos, Mammoth Inc., Moon Environment Technology, The Swan Group, among others.

The major players in the market are known to incorporate numerous market strategies to achieve growth in the global evaporative condensing unit market; these include mergers, acquisitions, product launches and contributions.

In 2021, Baltimore Aircoil Company introduced the Vertex, an evaporative condenser for industrial use with a 30% smaller water volume, billed as a peak reliability and easy maintenance product. The reduced water volume saves water and chemical costs. The reduced volume lowers the operating weight by an average of 16%.

SPX Corporation

Overview: SPXCorporation is a manufacturer of cooling towers, evaporative condensers, evaporative fluid coolers and air-cooled heat exchangers. The company offers exceptional quality equipment and service to the process cooling, HVAC, industrial and refrigeration markets.

With over 150 offices, subsidiaries and partners globally, the company has the global reach and local services essential to deliver solutions for our customers. SPX Corporation has more than 250 global patents in the cooling, industrial, refrigeration and HVAC markets. The current brands, Recold, Marley and SGS, represent the company’s best-of-breed in dry and wet cooling, air-cooled heat exchangers and cooling towers, parts and service.

Product Portfolio:

Industrial Evaporative Condenser: The blow-evaporative condenser design begins with high-quality engineering and manufacturing that incorporates industrial-strength materials and components. It includes many features that speed up installation and start-up.

Key Development: In 2021, SPX Corporation completed the acquisition of SGS Refrigeration Inc. SGS is a manufacturer of industrial refrigeration products in the North American market.

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