Global Dry Coolers Market Size By Type (V-shaped Dry Cooler, H-shaped Dry Cooler), By Application (Cement Industry, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceutical), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Dry Coolers Market Size And Forecast

Dry Coolers Market size was valued at USD 1.33 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.2 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.46% from 2024 to 2031.

A Dry Coolers transfers the heat from the refrigerant and compressors using a liquid solution, such as a mixture of water, or water and other liquids, such as ethylene glycol and water. Dry Coolers are being used more frequently in data centers and in refrigeration applications to handle liquids. Additionally, the expanding use of Dry Coolers in a variety of industries, including the plastic sector, food & beverage, chemicals & pharmaceuticals, and other industries, is opening up a sizable market for Dry Coolers producers. However, significant maintenance expenses brought on by the cooling system’s periodic cleaning could impede market expansion. The Global Dry Coolers Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Dry Coolers Market Definition

Dry Coolers are cooling systems designed to extract heat from liquids such as water or fluids used for processing without the use of water. They are also referred to as cooled by air exchangers or air-cooled condensers. They are made up of a bundle of finned tubes, an axial or rotational fan, and housing for protection. Dry Coolers function by cooling the warm liquid that passes through the bundle of finned tubes using outside air. The fan pulls air into the system, and when it travels over the fins, the fluid’s heat is transferred to the air. The system then eliminates the heated air and the cooled fluid moves on to the following step in the process.

In industrial settings where freshwater may not be accessible or its usage is regulated, such as power generating, chemical manufacturing, and natural gas and oil refining, Dry Coolers are frequently utilized. They are also utilized in data centers to cool enormous computer systems. Dry Coolers have a number of benefits over water-cooled systems, including less water usage, less maintenance, and a lower danger of bacterial growth. However, they may need more surface area for successful cooling and are often less effective than water-cooled systems.

Global Dry Coolers Market Overview

Over the past ten years, the worldwide Dry Coolers industry has slowly expanded, and it is expected to do well in the coming years. In all significant developing nations, demand for Dry Coolers has surged as a result of expansion in the IT, commercial, and industrial sectors. Sales of Dry Coolers are being further boosted by macroeconomic factors including rising urbanization and industrial activity as well as developments in the HVAC sector’s technology.

The growing concerns about effectiveness and efficiency in industrial operations are expected to significantly raise Dry Coolers sales, which will propel the worldwide Dry Coolers market. Additionally, it is projected that significant growth in the industrial sector of South and East Asia and growing concerns over greenhouse gas emissions will generate enormous potential for the worldwide Dry Coolers Market. Additionally, it is projected that the better performance features of Dry Coolers, such as zero or minimal water consumption, no wastewater treatment, minimal maintenance, and operating safety, will increase demand for them.

Since Dry Coolers significantly contribute to a building’s ability to work more effectively, they are becoming much more well-known everywhere. Over the course of the forecast period, the market for Dry Coolers is expected to be driven by all of the primary impacting factors listed above. The main restraints on market growth during the forecast period may include a slow replacement rate, difficult installation of Dry Coolers, and the dominance of traditional coolers in the existing market.

Global Dry Coolers Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Dry Coolers Market is Segmented on the Basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Dry Coolers Market, By Type

• V-shaped Dry Cooler (DCV)
• H-shaped Dry Cooler

On the basis of Type, the global Dry Coolers Market is bifurcated into V-shaped Dry Cooler (DCV), and H-shaped Dry Cooler. In comparison to conventional flat-tube Dry Coolers, V-shaped Dry Coolers have a more compact design and greater heat transfer efficiency due to their V-shaped tube bundle construction. Better air distribution is made possible by the V-shaped design, which can enhance system performance in general. Due to these benefits, V-shaped Dry Coolers are the best option for applications requiring a large amount of cooling capacity or little available space.

Contrarily, H-shaped Dry Coolers are often larger than V-shaped Dry Coolers and have a classic flat-tube appearance. As they can offer increased resistance to these elements, they are frequently employed in applications wherein rapid winds or extreme temperatures are prevalent. They are frequently employed in applications requiring high flow rates and low noise levels.

Dry Coolers Market, By Application

• Cement Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Pharmaceutical
• Power Plant
• Refinery
• Others

On the basis of Application, the global Dry Coolers Market is classified into the cement industry, chemical industry, pharmaceutical, power plant, refinery, and others. Dry Coolers are frequently used in power plants to cool the condensation chamber in a steam turbine that produces energy. In order to maintain the performance and efficiency of turbines for gas and diesel engines, engine oil is also cooled using Dry Coolers. Dry Coolers are employed in refineries to cool process fluids such as hydrocarbons, crude oil, and other chemical products. In the distillation process columns, which are utilized to separate crude oil into its many components, are also used to cool the condensers.

Other industrial applications for Dry Coolers include the cooling of process fluids and equipment such as heat exchangers, reactors, and compressors in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and cement industries. However, depending on variables like the process type, the accessibility of water, and the requirement for energy efficiency, the requirement for Dry Coolers in certain industries may change.

Dry Coolers Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa

On the basis of geography, the global Dry Coolers Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Due to the continent’s high rate of industrialization and stringent environmental restrictions that restrict the use of water for cooling, Europe is currently regarded as one of the top markets for Dry Coolers. Numerous top suppliers and manufacturers of Dry Coolers are based in this region.

Another significant market for Dry Coolers is the Asia Pacific region, which is being driven by the increasing industrialization and infrastructural growth of countries such as China, India, and Japan. In the upcoming years, the market for Dry Coolers is anticipated to expand due to the region’s huge population and rising electricity demand. Due to a variety of industrial uses and a requirement for water conservation in some locations, North America and Latin America additionally constitute key markets for Dry Coolers. The market for Dry Coolers is anticipated to expand in the Middle East and Africa due to rising infrastructure development and oil and gas industry spending.

Key Players

The “Global Dry Coolers Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are AIA, KARYER, Piovan Group, Thermofin, Modine Manufacturing Company, Motivair, Colmac Coil, Sierra, FRITERM A.S., Althermo, MTA Australasia, OMEEL Coils, Kelvion, Stefani, EVAPCO, REFTECO, ThermoKey, Uniflair, Guentner, Kref Group, Frigo System, Alfa Laval, Zorn, and Others.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the players mentioned above globally.

Key Developments

• In February 2021, A new line of air-cooled condensers and Dry Coolers is introduced by Colmac Coil. The launch of a new series of Dry Coolers and air-cooled condensers has been announced by Colmac CoilDryware. The new dynamically produced items allow for quick customization and delivery of solutions that perfectly match the end user’s dimensions and performance requirements. The user can choose, specify, and customize Dry Coolers, air-cooled condensers, and supercritical CO2 gas coolers fast and precisely using the special Dryware online selection program.
• In January 2020, as a dry cooling option for removing surplus heat produced in power plants and several other industrial processes, Thermax provides a variety of air-cooled condensers. The treatment prevents drinkable water from evaporating and guarantees the turbine’s reliable operation.
• In August 2019, Kaltra introduces the Bora XL series to their Dry Coolers lineup. Based on the recently developed Versa platform, Kaltra announced the availability of its latest line of Dry Coolers. Versa is a collection of cutting-edge engineering, key parts, and production initiatives that spans several different full-size chillers, condensation chambers, and Dry Coolers ranges. Equipment made by Kaltura using the Versa platform is very flexible, has much lower production costs, and is simple to customize and adapt to the unique application and needs of each customer.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the global Dry Coolers market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. Porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in the global Dry Coolers market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.

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