Energy Saving Solutions For Car And Truck Spray Booths

By Dennis Wallace


The automobile industry makes use of auto spray booth for painting cars. Some garages with a body restoration division have a spray booth. The equipment is inherently a high energy consumer. The users incur high energy bills from using it. However, car and truck spray booths are efficient. The painting process involves numerous controls including balancing the temperatures, humidity and pressure among other factors for a good finish.

Recirculating the air in the equipment is one such measure to consider. The equipment works primarily with blowing air through the systems to place the layers of paint. Initially, air-conditioning equipment was used to provide the same temperature and quality of air initially blown into the cubicle. However, with a re-circulation methodology ensures that the heat loss is reduced.

Use variable frequency drives to run the electrical parts of the appliance. The system reduces energy use by matching the motor output closer to the load. In this regard, the parts such as the fan have a better speed and starting power. Increased revolutions of the fan increase air circulation in the cubicle. This way, the tool experiences reduced air loss when the doors are opened. Consider that cold air undermines efficiency as it has to be reheated and re-humidified.

The painting procedure can be altered to minimize the steps. When considering these options ensures that the quality of a finished paint spraying job is also unaltered. The Older equipment allows for paint job layering when the initial layers are dried. There are alterations in newer equipment to reduce the processes steps.

Consider reusing the bi-products of the process in other parts of the system. The major bi-product is heat, and other volatile gasses. Consider powering subsequent procedures with the produced energy. This way, no energy goes to waste.

Proper maintenance of the sprayer goes a long way in ensuring that all equipment is efficient. Clean the filters or change them when necessary. Clean the vents and the duct tubes regularly. Also check the compress air fixtures for signs of leakages. Leakage in the pipes results in energy loss and wastage.

Consider the use of technology to increase controls of the appliances. Choose a programmable system to ensure that you achieved the intended results of the job. Programmable systems allow for prior programming and setting. Another efficient method of energy management is equipment using adiabatic humidification.

Automotive spraying cubicles are high energy consumers. Individuals using the equipment are guaranteed good services and finished products. To manage the energy use of the equipment, users must consider installing variable frequency drives to run some of the electrical components. Also, they must consider recycling the air within the booth during the process. Also, up-cycling energy into other parts of the equipment can be used to minimize energy loss.




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