HVAC, pump, and dehumidifier combined utilities skid supporting blow-molding machines
AssigneeGraham Packaging Company, L.P.
InventorsJohn R. Reichler, Thomas Havekotte
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AssigneeGraham Packaging Company, L.P.
InventorsJohn R. Reichler, Thomas Havekotte
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A multi-functional utility skid for use with an air compressor, a chiller, and a connection having a first end engaging the chiller and a second end to provide utilities to a blow-molding machine for blow-molding articles. The skid is located proximate the machine and includes a pump engaging the second end of the connection, receiving chilled water from the chiller, being located proximate the chiller to minimize the length of the connection, and providing chilled water to both the machine and a separate supply of chilled water. The skid further includes an integral unit combining a dehumidifier that controls the humidity of the environment surrounding the machine with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit that receives the supply of chilled water from the pump, controls the temperature of the environment surrounding the machine, and supplies conditioned air to the dehumidifier thereby avoiding the need for a heat exchanger.
A system for blow-molding articles, the system comprising:
A multi-functional utility skid for use with an air compressor, a chiller, and a connection having a first end engaging the chiller and a second end, the skid providing utilities to a blow-molding machine for blow-molding articles in an environment and being located proximate the blow-molding machine and comprising:
A multi-functional utility skid for use with an air compressor, a chiller, and a connection having a first end engaging the chiller and a second end, the skid providing utilities to a blow-molding machine for blow-molding articles in an environment and being located proximate the blow-molding machine and comprising, as an integral unit:
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