Innovative Dual-Mode Technology Promises Significant Energy Savings and Enhanced Performance - Introducing the Vaphtek™ Hybrid Environmental Control Unit
Lancaster, Pennsylvania – October 11, 2024 – Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Vaphtek™ Hybrid Environmental Control Unit (ECU), setting a new standard in energy-efficient cooling solutions for military, medical, and critical infrastructure applications.
The Vaphtek™ ECU combines ACT’s proven Tekgard® technology with an innovative dual-mode operation, integrating standard vapor compression and pumped two-phase cooling. This hybrid approach allows for substantial energy savings and improved performance across a wide range of environmental conditions.
“Our Vaphtek™ ECU represents a significant leap forward in environmental control technology,” said Bryan Muzyka, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ACT. “By leveraging our expertise in thermal management, we’ve created a solution that not only meets the demanding requirements of our customers but also addresses the growing need for energy-efficient and cost-effective cooling systems.”
Key features of the Vaphtek™ Hybrid Environmental Control Unit include:
- Dual-mode operation: Seamlessly switches between vapor compression and pumped two-phase cooling for optimal efficiency.
- Significant energy savings: Up to 70% reduction in power consumption under certain conditions.
- Versatile applications: Suitable for military and medical shelters, critical edge computing / IT shelters, base camps, command centers, and emergency response shelters.
- Rugged design: Built to withstand harsh climates and hostile terrain, meeting military and aerospace requirements.
- Intelligent control system: Automated mode switching based on environmental conditions and cooling demands.
- Cost-effective: Potential for over $15,000 in annual operational cost savings per unit in certain climates.
- Seamless integration: The Vaphtek™ option can be included on unitary, horizontal and vertical ECU configurations of any capacity with minor impact on non-recurring engineering.
The Vaphtek™ ECU’s eco-mode, utilizing pumped two-phase cooling, allows for free cooling when ambient temperatures are favorable. This feature is particularly beneficial in regions with cooler climates, where the system can operate in eco-mode for extended periods, resulting in substantial energy and cost savings.
ACT’s Vaphtek™ technology also incorporates refrigerant side economization, ensuring protection of the conditioned space from external elements such as dust, debris, and moisture.
“We designed the Vaphtek™ with the diverse needs of our customers in mind,” added Muzyka. “Whether it’s supporting critical military operations, ensuring optimal conditions for aerospace equipment, or maintaining precise environments in industrial settings, the Vaphtek™ delivers unparalleled efficiency and reliability.”
About Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a premier thermal management solutions company, providing design and manufacturing services to meet our customers’ needs across all points of the product lifecycle. We serve our global customers’ thermal management and energy recovery needs in diverse Markets including Defense, Aerospace, Electronics, HVAC, Medical, Enclosure Cooling and Calibration Equipment. We specialize in providing innovative and performance-optimized thermal management technologies and solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer.