4. Cooling circuit function and energy optimization

The evacuation of excess energy from a given process via a cooling circuit must take place :

• protecting the health of company employees who operate the circuit, and of people living in the vicinity of the circuit;

• by ensuring the long-term future of the business;

• ensuring optimum, stable output without disrupting the process itself. The circuit is designed to improve production quality, but must not become a disruptive element;

• at minimum cost;

• by contributing to the company's brand image.

As we shall see in the following paragraphs, the use of water in cooling circuits generates mineral or organic deposits, which in turn are associated with problems of corrosion, scale...