How does air-cooled chiller work?

An air-cooled chiller works by absorbing the heat from processed water. Once the water in the air handler system is used, it becomes warm and is sent back to the chiller. Heat is transferred away from the water using the chiller’s evaporator.

What is Trane chiller?

Our chillers serve HVAC systems that deliver the right temperature, humidity and ventilation for the space, but they also help minimize operating costs with superior energy efficiency levels, low sound levels and with minimal environmental impact.

What are the 4 main components of a chiller system?

Chillers consist of four basic components; an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and an expansion unit. Every chiller system contains a refrigerant. The process starts with a low-pressure refrigerant entering the evaporator.

What is the working principle of chiller?

A chiller works on the principle of vapor compression or vapor absorption. Chillers provide a continuous flow of coolant to the cold side of a process water system at a desired temperature of about 50°F (10°C).

What is the refrigerant in air-cooled chiller?

Ammonia (R717) is a type of refrigerant that belongs to the class of halogen-free chemicals. This is the most popular refrigerant used in chiller plants. It has the highest heat absorption rating which makes it ideal for use in smaller, portable chiller units negating the need for large cooling plants.

What is the difference between HVAC and chiller?

Industrial chillers are built to handle the cooling of various manufacturing processes (brewery cooling, hydroponic cooling, plastics cooling) directly. Conventional HVACs are built to regulate the environmental temperatures within designated spaces.

What are the three main circuits of a chiller?

Industrial water or glycol chiller systems contain two main circuits: a refrigeration circuit and a fluid circuit. The refrigeration circuit is made up of four components: the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve and the evaporator.

What are the two basic types of chillers?

The two main types of chillers are vapor compression chillers and vapor absorption chillers.

What is chiller cycle?

This process of heating and cooling the refrigerant and changing it from a gas to a liquid and back again is the refrigeration cycle. The refrigeration cycle starts with a low-pressure liquid/gas mix entering the evaporator.