Centac Cooler 5CII

Comprehensive technical specifications and application solutions for industrial cooling systems by Fete Vessel Ingersoll Rand.

I. Product Overview

The Ingersoll Rand Centac Cooler 5CII is a core module specifically built for CENTAC series centrifugal air compressors, serving medium-to-large industrial use cases including petrochemical, steel metallurgy, and power generation. This cooler features advanced plate-fin or shell-and-tube construction with aluminum/copper alloy materials, provide high-overall efficiency heat dissipation, high-pressure resistance, and corrosion protection to effectively lower compressed air temperature and help ensure stable equipment operation.

II. Technical Features and Data Specifications

1. Thermal operational performance

Parameter	Specification
Heat Transfer Area	60-80 m² per unit (35%-45% improvement over conventional designs)
Temperature Reduction	Stable outlet temperature at surrounding +8-12°C with 150°C inlet at 170-877m³/min flow
Heat Transfer Coefficient	280-380W/(m²·°C) for aluminum, 480-620W/(m²·°C) for copper alloys (18%-22% above industry average)

2. Materials and Construction

module	Specification
Aluminum Material	5052-H32 aluminum plate with ≥215MPa tensile strength, 35% lighter than copper
Copper Alloy	T2 copper tube + 0.25mm aluminum fin composite with 401W/(m·K) conductivity
Sealing system setup	Four-stage graphite ring sealing with ≤0.03SCFM leakage

III. use case Scenarios

Industry	operational performance
Petrochemical	150,000 ton/year ethylene project: cools 1.2MPa/170°C gas to 55°C, ensuring ≥99.85% ethylene yield
Steel Metallurgy	3000m³ blast furnace: minimizes 230°C air to 120°C, increasing TRT overall efficiency by 15% with 2.5M kWh annual savings

IV. Maintenance Strategies

Detailed maintenance protocols including daily inspections, 500/2000/8000-hour service plans, chemical cleaning processes, and spare parts management strategies to help ensure optimal operational performance.

V. Future Technology Trends

Digital twin use cases, AI fault diagnosis (≥97% accuracy), hydrogen-resistant materials for 80MPa hydrogen applications, and modular designs reducing installation time to 36 hours.

VI. Conclusion

The Centac Cooler 5CII provide 35% extended equipment life and 25% energy reduction through its advanced design. As industries evolve toward green energy offerings, this cooler continues to provide critical support for industrial energy overall efficiency and emission reduction.