How can you effectively control oil levels and protect your compressors?
This question was first raised by a leading Danish company years ago, driven by a need for a better solution to protect refrigeration systems. Together with our development team, we designed a sensor that can do exactly that.
The result was our HBOC Sensor, which has been offering built-in oil management functionalities that go far beyond the capabilities of a traditional oil sensor for close to 30 years.
But what makes this sensor so smart?
It registers the oil in the separator and ensures it is properly returned to the compressors, keeping your system running smoothly and avoiding the risk of your compressors burning out due to a lack of oil.
Like the rest of our product range, the HBOC Sensor has a robust design built to withstand the demanding conditions of industrial refrigeration. That means no moving parts and a split design to ensure easy maintenance so the system can continue to run with as little disturbance as possible.
However, that is not all. It can also differentiate between oil and ammonia, ensuring safe oil return and preventing contamination.
Our HBOC Sensor allows us to help enhance safety and operational efficiency by centralizing control and allowing the sensor to manage the oil valve directly.
With rising energy costs and sustainability goals in focus, more companies prioritize smart solutions to maximize performance. And we’re proud to support this shift with our innovative sensor technology, designed to deliver significant energy savings and operational benefits.
Did you know? Over a decade ago, we introduced our Vapor Quality Sensor, specifically designed to help refrigeration systems operate at peak efficiency, delivering substantial energy savings.
But what exactly does this product do?
This product allows you to maximize the performance of your evaporator by providing a direct, real-time measurement of the evaporation process. It offers precise insights into what’s happening within the pipes, functioning like an electronic sight glass to monitor liquid levels accurately.
Here’s how it makes a difference:
• In pump-circulated systems, we can control the circulation rate down to 1-1,5 CR to stay in optimal range, resulting in at least 20% energy savings.
• In DX systems, our sensors increase performance by reducing superheating and power consumption - leading to energy savings of up to 20% during full load and 50% during part load.
Our products are designed with the needs of the industrial refrigeration industry at their core. Our Liquid Level Sensor is a great example of this commitment. It was developed to address common issues that lead to costly system breakdowns - specifically oil buildup in the standpipe and liquid leaks into the electronics.
Our smart split design allows easy separation of the mechanical and electronic components, making troubleshooting and servicing more straightforward. Plus, we recommend a slight incline in the standpipe to ensure effective oil drainage, further increasing system uptime and reliability.
This level of detail and consideration is what we bring to every solution, helping our customers keep operations smooth and efficient.
