Pilot project for Toftan AS drying chamber hydraulics

Customer’s Need

The issue was the efficiency of the 17th drying chamber, which was compromised due to its position in the system, leading to a heat deficit. In practice, this meant that the heat valve regulating the chamber’s operation had to be manually adjusted.

Project Scope and Novel Engineering OÜ’s Role in the Project:

The project aimed to find a solution to eliminate the existing problem. The solution involved reconfiguring the system and replacing the return-flow pump, which extracted air from the chamber, with a solution that pushes air through the chamber. After a successful pilot project and testing, the new system was gradually extended to an additional 7 chambers.

As a result of the investment, the average drying chamber process time decreased by approximately 20%.

Project Duration: 3 months