New paint booth and energy-efficient drying room for the metal industry

The project challenge

The client's previous solution was technically and energetically inefficient: there was no heat exchanger, the ventilation equipment did not meet the requirements of the work processes, and the drying room did not reach the desired temperature. In addition, the air movement logic in the drying room was incorrect, and the exhaust walls of the paint room and the air exchange rate were not aligned with each other, which did not comply with the applicable standards.

How we built the solution

We built a new ventilation solution for the paint room using equipment suitable for explosive environments and completely upgraded the drying room's equipment. We replaced the ventilation unit with a plate heat exchanger solution, which significantly improves heat recovery and reduces energy consumption.

Czech manufacturer CIC Ex-marked equipment for explosive environments Polish manufacturer Konwektor fans to ensure reliable airflow Corrected air movement logic in the drying room, upgraded ductwork, and replaced water unit to achieve a uniform operating temperature New ventilation unit with plate heat exchanger for heat recovery

Filtration solution

At the exhaust we applied a double-filtration principle, along with separate filters to protect the supply air and the equipment. Multi-layer filtration ensures the reliability of the entire system, extends the equipment's service life, and reduces maintenance requirements.

At the exhaust, a cardboard folding filter together with a W250 filter mat In the ventilation unit, Ex-marked bag filters for explosive environments W300 class filter for the supply air

Automation and remote management

We implemented a completely new automation solution for the system with remote management capability to provide real-time support and monitoring remotely as well. In both rooms we installed sensors and meters for precise monitoring and enhanced safety.

Solvent sensors and compressed air counters in both rooms for air-pollution-based and compressed-air-based control Heat meters for both the electrical and heating systems to monitor and log consumption Automation with remote management capability for real-time support and monitoring

The result

As a final result, the client received a reliable, modern, and energy-efficient system that meets all applicable safety and working condition requirements. Both the painting and the drying process now operate reliably and cost-effectively.