Exalt Printing Process Chiller & HVAC Case Study
Process Cooling Optimization • Preventive Maintenance • Exhaust System Evaluation
Client Overview
Exalt Printing is a commercial printing facility operating process-driven equipment including printing presses and glycol-based process chillers. Maintaining stable cooling and heat management is critical to ensuring print quality, uptime, and production efficiency.
Initial Call / Challenge
Exalt Printing contacted B.I.M.S. regarding concerns involving:
- Process chiller service requirements
- Potential exhaust fan installation
- Heat buildup in production areas
- Reliability concerns for printing press cooling systems
The facility needed to ensure that all process cooling equipment remained stable while evaluating whether additional mechanical ventilation upgrades were required.
Field Evaluation & Findings
After on-site evaluation, B.I.M.S. determined:
1. Process Chiller Relocation Feasibility
- Existing chillers could be repositioned for improved performance and service access
- Relocation eliminated the immediate need for additional exhaust fan installations
2. Heat Load Assessment
- Heat output from process chillers was identified as a contributing factor to ambient temperature increases
- While exhaust fans were not required, localized heat management improvements were recommended
3. HVAC Upgrade Considerations
- Additional air conditioning capacity may be required in select areas due to heat rejection from process equipment
- Focus placed on maintaining stable ambient conditions for printing operations
Work Performed
B.I.M.S. provided full mechanical support services including:
Process Chiller Preventive Maintenance
- Operational inspection of chillers
- Performance verification under load conditions
- System diagnostics to ensure stable cooling output
Glycol Loop Maintenance
- Glycol concentration and condition verification
- Loop circulation inspection
- Ensured proper heat transfer efficiency throughout the system
System Optimization
- Identified opportunities to improve reliability of process cooling systems
- Ensured consistent support for printing press operations
Results
Following evaluation and maintenance:
- Process chillers were stabilized for continuous operation
- Glycol loop performance was optimized
- Unnecessary exhaust fan installation was avoided, reducing capital expense
- Potential heat-related failures were mitigated
- Printing presses maintained consistent operating conditions
- Reduced risk of unplanned downtime and production interruption
Outcome / Value Delivered
By combining mechanical evaluation with preventive maintenance, B.I.M.S. helped Exalt Printing:
- Avoid unnecessary exhaust system installation costs
- Improve overall system reliability
- Reduce risk of process cooling failures
- Maintain consistent production output for printing operations
- Extend equipment life through proactive maintenance
Conclusion
Through targeted process chiller maintenance and glycol loop optimization, B.I.M.S. ensured Exalt Printing’s cooling systems remained reliable and efficient. The evaluation also prevented unnecessary mechanical upgrades while identifying future HVAC considerations related to equipment heat load.