Ford in Thailand applied THERMAL-XR® graphene coating to a split-type air conditioner and measured a 13.27% reduction in energy use, translating to an estimated saving of 16,098 THB per year and a return on investment of under 2 years.
Case at a glance
| Customer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Location | Thailand |
| Site type | Automotive manufacturing plant |
| Equipment | Split-Type Air Conditioner |
| Brand | Daikin |
| Capacity | 60,000 BTU |
| Equipment age | 15 years |
| Energy savings | 13.27% |
| Annual cost saving | 16,098 THB/year |
| Return on investment | < 2 years |
Background
Air conditioning and chiller systems are among the largest electricity users on an industrial site. Over time, condenser coils lose heat transfer efficiency, which forces compressors to work harder and increases energy consumption. At Ford’s site in Thailand, the split-type air conditioner is a Daikin unit with a capacity of 60,000 BTU, and it has been in service for 15 years.
The solution: THERMAL-XR®
THERMAL-XR® is a graphene-enhanced coating from Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG), designed to deliver superior heat transfer and protection for heat exchanger coils. The coating was spray-applied to the condenser coils of the split-type air conditioner, with no change to the equipment itself.
Results
Energy use was compared before and after coating:
- Electricity usage: 79 kWh/day before coating vs 69 kWh/day after
- Electricity cost: 10,109 THB/month before coating vs 8,768 THB/month after
- Carbon emissions: 13 tons CO2/year before coating vs 11 tons CO2/year after
- Annual saving: 16,098 THB per year
- ROI: < 2 years
These results equal an energy saving of 13.27%.
Takeaway
The Ford case shows that coating existing split-type air conditioners can lower energy consumption and electricity costs without replacing equipment, even on units that have been running for 15 years.
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