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Adiabatic coolers are rapidly gaining ground in plastics processing as manufacturers seek sustainable, energy-efficient alternatives to traditional cooling towers. By operating in dry, adiabatic and free-cooling modes, modern systems engineered by Frigel North America deliver up to 90% water savings, lower energy consumption and improved temperature stability for injection molding, PET, extrusion and thermoforming applications. With reduced maintenance, closed-loop protection and long-term ROI advantages, adiabatic cooling is emerging as the new benchmark for high-performance industrial process cooling.
For 20 years, Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Magazine has published articles focused on helping manufacturers reduce power demand, lower water consumption, and improve the performance of compressed air, cooling, blower and industrial vacuum systems. In this article, we highlight a sampling of those stories across the following industries:
Plastics and Packaging
Food and Beverage
Automotive and Transportation
Cement, Building Materials, and Mining
Metals, Pulp, and Paper
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Research
Wastewater Treatment
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For 20 years, Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Magazine has published articles focused on helping manufacturers reduce power demand, lower water consumption, and improve the performance of compressed air, cooling, blower and industrial vacuum systems. In this article, we highlight a sampling of those stories across the following industries:
Plastics and Packaging
Food and Beverage
Automotive and Transportation
Cement, Building Materials, and Mining
Metals, Pulp, and Paper
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Research
Wastewater Treatment
[ Read Full Story ]
For 20 years, Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Magazine has published articles focused on helping manufacturers reduce power demand, lower water consumption, and improve the performance of compressed air, cooling, blower and industrial vacuum systems. In this article, we highlight a sampling of those stories across the following industries:
Plastics and Packaging
Food and Beverage
Automotive and Transportation
Cement, Building Materials, and Mining
Metals, Pulp, and Paper
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Research
Wastewater Treatment
[ Read Full Story ]
For 20 years, Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Magazine has published articles focused on helping manufacturers reduce power demand, lower water consumption, and improve the performance of compressed air, cooling, blower and industrial vacuum systems. In this article, we highlight a sampling of those stories across the following industries:
Plastics and Packaging
Food and Beverage
Automotive and Transportation
Cement, Building Materials, and Mining
Metals, Pulp, and Paper
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Research
Wastewater Treatment
[ Read Full Story ]
This article details how Schneider Electric transformed waste heat into a reliable energy source at its Lincoln, Nebraska facility. By repurposing low-temperature process cooling water and optimizing building pressurization and controls, the plant significantly reduced natural gas use, water consumption and CO2 emissions while improving indoor comfort and air quality. The project demonstrates how an efficiency-first approach—leveraging existing infrastructure, advanced controls and digital analytics—can deliver measurable sustainability gains and create a scalable pathway toward full electrification and net-zero operations.
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This article details how Schneider Electric transformed waste heat into a reliable energy source at its Lincoln, Nebraska facility. By repurposing low-temperature process cooling water and optimizing building pressurization and controls, the plant significantly reduced natural gas use, water consumption and CO2 emissions while improving indoor comfort and air quality. The project demonstrates how an efficiency-first approach—leveraging existing infrastructure, advanced controls and digital analytics—can deliver measurable sustainability gains and create a scalable pathway toward full electrification and net-zero operations.
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This article examines how a natural refrigerant–based chiller was engineered to meet process cooling demands while minimizing environmental impact. It explores refrigerant selection tradeoffs, system architecture modifications required for flammable refrigerants and key design strategies such as charge reduction, mechanical isolation and safety controls. Engineers will gain practical insight into balancing efficiency, compliance and operational reliability in next-generation cooling systems.
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In this article:
Cooling for High-Speed Injection Plastic Molding
Free Cooling Results in Massive Energy Savings
Heat Treating Processes Require Cooling to Prevent Furnace Overheating
Food Processing Cooling Needs Vary by the Specific Process
Chemical Plants Need Ultra-Cold Conditions
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In this article:
Cooling for High-Speed Injection Plastic Molding
Free Cooling Results in Massive Energy Savings
Heat Treating Processes Require Cooling to Prevent Furnace Overheating
Food Processing Cooling Needs Vary by the Specific Process
Chemical Plants Need Ultra-Cold Conditions
[ Read Full Story ]
In this article:
Cooling for High-Speed Injection Plastic Molding
Free Cooling Results in Massive Energy Savings
Heat Treating Processes Require Cooling to Prevent Furnace Overheating
Food Processing Cooling Needs Vary by the Specific Process
Chemical Plants Need Ultra-Cold Conditions
[ Read Full Story ]
