Water-Cooled Chillers (industrial)
Description
Water-cooled chillers are industrial devices designed to remove heat from a process fluid, ensuring that the fluid is maintained at a desired temperature. These chillers utilize water as the primary cooling medium to absorb and dissipate heat, which is then transferred to a separate cooling tower or heat exchanger.
Working Principle
Water-cooled chillers operate on the principle of vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration cycles. In these systems, the chiller removes heat from the process fluid by circulating it through an evaporator, where it absorbs heat and becomes vaporized. This vapor is then compressed and passed through a condenser, where it releases the absorbed heat to the cooling water. The cooled refrigerant is then expanded and returned to the evaporator to repeat the cycle. This process is highly efficient for maintaining precise temperature control and is particularly useful in environments with high or fluctuating heat loads .
Applications
Water-cooled chillers are widely used in various industrial applications. For instance, they are employed in the cooling of plastics during manufacturing, ensuring that the material sets correctly and maintains its structural integrity. They are also used in the printing industry to cool equipment and prevent overheating, which can affect print quality. Additionally, water-cooled chillers are crucial in the operation of large-scale medical devices, such as MRI machines, where precise temperature control is essential for accurate imaging .
Advantages over other Chillers
Water-cooled chillers offer several advantages over air-cooled chillers. They are generally more energy-efficient, as water is a better conductor of heat than air, allowing for more effective heat transfer. This efficiency can lead to lower operating costs over time. Furthermore, water-cooled chillers tend to have a longer lifespan due to their stable operating conditions and are less affected by ambient temperature fluctuations, making them suitable for environments with high cooling demands .
Limitations
One of the primary limitations of water-cooled chillers is their dependency on a constant water supply, which may not be feasible in all locations. Additionally, they require a cooling tower, which can increase the complexity and cost of the installation. Maintenance can also be more intensive, as the system involves more components that need regular inspection and servicing to prevent issues such as scaling and corrosion .
Considerations
When considering the implementation of a water-cooled chiller system, several factors should be taken into account. The initial costs can be higher due to the need for additional infrastructure, such as cooling towers and water treatment systems. However, the operating expenses may be lower in the long run due to their energy efficiency. Durability is generally high, but regular maintenance is crucial to ensure longevity and optimal performance. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the decision-making process, as these can vary depending on the complexity of the system and the quality of the components used .
from Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions
This water to water heat exchanger isolates the clean water required by the induction system from the plant cooling water. The electromagnetic field generated by an induction coil will interact with dissolved minerals (especially iron) in the cooling water, causing them to come out of solution in... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Application: Industrial
from Advantage Engineering, Inc.
Portable chillers are refrigeration systems used to cool fluids to support industrial process cooling requirements. Portable chillers can be moved between use points as needed and include an internal reservoir and pumping system. Water-Cooled portable chillers used plant water supplies to cool the... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 70.2
from Pfannenberg
Each chiller model includes the pump, tank, refrigeration system and controls required for simple installation and reliable, efficient operation. Model sizes ranging from a 1/2 Ton up to 30 Tons insure that the proper capacity is available for most applications. Ethylene & propylene glycol... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 115/60/1; 208-230/60/1
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 1.2
from Stulz Air Technology Systems, Inc.
Prepackaged indoor coolant chiller for Dedicated Year-Round cooling of mission critical heat generating equipment, like MRIs, X-Ray Machines, Printing Equipment, Industrial Process Equipment & Computer Room Equipment. •Chiller is selected to match the capacity of the load. (ex. 1-Ton MRI =... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/1; 460/60/3 (optional feature)
- Application: Industrial; Medical; Process; Other; MRIs, X-Ray
- Control Panel Features: PressGauge
from Baltimore Aircoil Company
Air Conditioning with ice thermal storage is the most cost-effective, reliable system approach to cooling offices, schools, hospitals, malls, convention centers, sporting arenas and other buildings with daily comfort cooling requirements. Ice Thermal Storage is environmentally friendly with lower... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
At Johnson Controls, we developed the YORK ® YCWL Water-Cooled Scroll Chiller to deliver superior efficiency while helping you stay environmentally friendly. Today ’s concerns about electricity costs and climate change are causing many building owners to employ more energy-efficient HVAC... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 175.0 to 630.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Trane Company
Trane approaches buildings as more than concrete and steel boxes; we see them in terms of the critical comfort needs of the people and the things in the building. More than half of the large buildings in the world today have a Trane chiller at their core, playing a critical role in creating the... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 35.2 to 13892.1
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Atlas Copco Compressors
Atlas Copco TCA55-215 series is a hybrid Plug'n'Play water chiller featuring a free-cooling section and patented adiabatic pre-cooling on the inlet. [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V/3ph 50Hz IEC
- Application: Industrial
from Aggreko
1000 Ton Water-Cooled Industrial Chiller Rentals. Cool your entire operation with temporary rental solutions from Aggreko. Ranging from 10 to 1,000 tons, Aggreko ’s lines of air-cooled or water-cooled chiller rentals provide a wide range of convenient, effective water-cooling options. [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 480 VAC, 60 Hz, 3 Phase
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Power
- Cooling Capacity: 3517.0
from Boyd
Coolant distribution units (CDUs) cool, distribute, and regulate fluid within a liquid cooling system. By optimizing both individual components and how they work together, Boyd builds efficient, high capacity CDUs in dense volumes. Meet Demanding Ramp and Scale. Redundant manufacturing across three... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 50.0 to 110.0
- Application: Industrial; Other; Ideal for artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, blockchain and cryptocurrency, mainframe and gaming servers, and supercomputer applications
- Flow: 24
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Power: 15Kw ÷ 17Kw. R134a refrigerant. Scroll compressor. Built entirely of AISI 316L. Panels with soundproof insulation. Direct expansion coils in Cu / Cu / Sn. Auxiliary electric heating in AISI 316L. Centrifugal fan made of AISI 316L. Pleated filter G4. Electrical control panel in AISI... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 15.0 to 17.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Regloplas Corp.
The IES-System is a patented, integrated, high-tech and economical water cooling system. This sophisticated, fully automated system, composed of scroll compressor units with a unique addition of a high yield exchange battery, provides cold water at the temperature required by the production process,... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 65.0 to 520.0
- Application: Industrial
from Titus Company (The)
The Aquarius Plus 2 water cooled screw chillers are the best solution for large process cooling applications when requirements are reliability and performances. They are designed to meet market requirements in terms of versatility and energy efficiency. Stepless cooling capacity regulation,... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V/ 3Ph/ 50Hz
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 355.0 to 1497.0
from Thermax Inc.
Cooling & Heating Division - Cooling SBU. The Cooling SBU of THERMAX promotes Vapor Absorption Chillers as a cost effective and environment friendly alternative to electricity driven compression chillers. It offers expert solutions in Process Chilling & Air Conditioning for industrial as... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 70.3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Scientific; Medical
- Control Panel Features: Local
from Solid State Cooling Systems
On-board temperature control unit; works with the Switchback Power Supply or Power Supply/Temperature Controller to replace a remote chiller. Low flow, one-pass chemical temperature control. Direct cooling of process fluid in wet benches. [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 0-144 VDC, 0-24 Amps
- Application: Industrial; Scientific
- Cooling Capacity: 1.1
from inTEST Thermal Solutions
Thermonics® designs low (-80.0°C) and ultra-low temperature (-120.0°C) chillers for cooling fluids and gasses in process cooling applications. Our chiller systems include fluid chillers, gas chillers, and cryogenically cooled (LN2, LCO2) chillers. Systems are available in: 9 water-cooled models... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Control Panel Features: Local
from BERG Chilling Systems, Inc.
Useful for small loads, temporary use and test applications [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 380/50/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 68.9
from Advantage Engineering, Inc.
Portable chillers are refrigeration systems used to cool fluids to support industrial process cooling requirements. Portable chillers can be moved between use points as needed and include an internal reservoir and pumping system. Water-Cooled portable chillers used plant water supplies to cool the... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 7.0
from Baltimore Aircoil Company
Process Cooling with ice thermal storage is the most cost-effective, reliable system approach for cooling a wide variety of applications. Ice thermal storage systems solve many cooling difficulties because of the constant 34 °F (1 °C) supply water available. Baltimore Aircoil Company has... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Compressor Motor: 236
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Pump Rating: 15
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
Whether your facility is a school, hospital, high rise building, or a data center, our YORK ® YK Centrifugal Water Chiller can handle your unique needs. At Johnson Controls, we've engineered this water-cooled centrifugal chiller to deliver the ultimate in real-world performance and offer an... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 880.0 to 10550.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Atlas Copco Compressors
High efficiency industrial water chillers for a wide variety of applications that require water cooling. Connectivity & service We have taken a product and put our own innovation stamp on it. You will see this when you look at the design, service features, and connectivity of the chiller. The... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V +-10% / 3Ph+PE / 50Hz
- Application: Industrial
from Boyd
Coolant distribution units (CDUs) cool, distribute, and regulate fluid within a liquid cooling system. By optimizing both individual components and how they work together, Boyd builds efficient, high capacity CDUs in dense volumes. Meet Demanding Ramp and Scale. Redundant manufacturing across three... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 550.0 to 1100.0
- Application: Industrial; Other; Ideal for artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, blockchain and cryptocurrency, mainframe and gaming servers, and supercomputer applications
- Flow: 125
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Power: 21Kw ÷ 46Kw. R134a refrigerant. Scroll compressor. Casing made in Peralluman. Panels with soundproof insulation. Direct expansion coils in Cu / Al. Auxiliary electric heating in AISI 316L. Centrifugal fan. Pleated filter G4. Electrical control panel and control. Continuous fan speed... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 21.0 to 46.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Regloplas Corp.
The DCG-Series cooling batteries (Free coolers) are units for closed cooling systems with a minimum usage of water and electrical energy. In optimal conditions the energy saving can be up to 70% compared with traditional chiller systems. The DCG-Series is especially suitable for industrial... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 80.0 to 900.0
- Application: Industrial
from Titus Company (The)
The NEPTUNE Tech water cooled water chiller range is the specific solution for medium and large process cooling applications. Offers the optimal combination of energy efficiency, ease of use and superior quality. The application of up to 6 scroll compressors within up to 2 independent circuits... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V/ 3Ph/ 50Hz
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 224.0 to 583.0
from Thermax Inc.
Cooling & Heating Division - Cooling SBU. The Cooling SBU of THERMAX promotes Vapor Absorption Chillers as a cost effective and environment friendly alternative to electricity driven compression chillers. It offers expert solutions in Process Chilling & Air Conditioning for industrial as... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 460/60/3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Scientific; Medical
- Cooling Capacity: 425.6
from Solid State Cooling Systems
Precise temperature control (+0.05 °C) even near ambient. For use with fluorinert, glycol solutions or water. Very energy efficient (typically <200 W AC). Whisper-quiet (as low as 49 dBA). Worldwide power compatibility, universal input standard. Easy-to-use controller for fixed temperature... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Medical
- Cooling Capacity: 0.4
from Advantage Engineering, Inc.
Portable chillers are refrigeration systems used to cool fluids to support industrial process cooling requirements. Portable chillers can be moved between use points as needed and include an internal reservoir and pumping system. Water-Cooled portable chillers used plant water supplies to cool the... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 26.7
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
Our patented technology at YORK ® by Johnson Controls delivers the quietest centrifugal chiller products on the market, like our YK-EP economizer chiller. The YK-EP chiller economizer is a water-cooled centrifugal chiller that extends the range of single-stage centrifugal chillers by providing... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 8800.0 to 12300.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Boyd
Low Temperature Recirculating Chillers are designed to maintain process fluid temperature stability over a wide range of target coolant temperatures from -80 °C to 90 °C or 4 °C to 200 °C. Our Low Temperature Chillers can be designed with either magnetically coupled gear pump or... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Medical; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 0.6 to 7.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Power: 8Kw ÷ 10Kw. R134a refrigerant. Horizontal scroll compressor. Frame construction in horizontal Peralluman completely. Suitable for ceiling installation. Panels insulated with soundproofing. Direct expansion coil in Cu / Al. Centrifugal Pleated filter G4. Junction box for electrical... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 8.0 to 10.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Regloplas Corp.
The DCW-Series cooling batteries (Free coolers) are units for closed cooling systems with a minimum usage of water and electrical energy. In optimal conditions the energy saving can be up to 70% compared with traditional chiller systems. The DCW-Series is especially suitable for industrial... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 22.0 to 1400.0
- Application: Industrial
from Titus Company (The)
Technological innovation, absolute reliability and customer satisfaction have been MTA's hallmarks in over 35 years in the industrial cooling market. The TWEevo Tech water cooled process chillers are specifically designed for use in industrial applications. TWEevo Tech are compact units equipped, as... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V/ 3Ph/ 50Hz
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 10.3 to 167.8
from Thermax Inc.
Cooling & Heating Division - Cooling SBU. The Cooling SBU of THERMAX promotes Vapor Absorption Chillers as a cost effective and environment friendly alternative to electricity driven compression chillers. It offers expert solutions in Process Chilling & Air Conditioning for industrial as... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 844.1
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Scientific; Medical
- Control Panel Features: Local
from Solid State Cooling Systems
bull; Precise temperature control. • Compact, rack-mount chiller. • Lowest cost of ownership. • Improved wafer to wafer repeatability. • Reduced energy costs. • Increased MTBF. • Saved fab space. • Reduced repair costs. • Eliminated Freons and their... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 230/50/1; 208-230/60/1; Other; 200-240 VAC 1 phase 7 amps 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific
- Cooling Capacity: 1.2
from Advantage Engineering, Inc.
Central chillers can supply temperatures between 20 °F to 70 °F to several processes at a time, throughout the entire plant. Titan systems combine multiple zone chillers with a large size reservoir and pumping system. Titan Series central liquid chillers using an internal reservoir and... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Discharge Temperature: 20 to 70
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Control Panel Features: Local; TempGauge
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
We've manufactured and designed the YVWA Water-Cooled Variable Speed Screw Chiller from YORK ® to address four primary requirements – efficiency, application flexibility, sustainability, and confidence. With infinite chiller configurations to help you achieve your goals, our YVWA chiller... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 440.0 to 1055.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Boyd
Recirculating Chillers are designed for precise temperature control or cooling below ambient temperatures. Compressor-based Recirculating Chillers offer outstanding performance and high reliability as well as quiet operation and ease-of-use. Components inside the chiller have been... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: 115/60/1; 230/50/1; 208-230/60/1; 208-230/60/3; 380/50/3; 460/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Medical; Other; Semiconductor Processing, 3D Printers
- Cooling Capacity: 0.6 to 11.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Power: 15Kw ÷ 20Kw. R134a. ATEX semi-hermetic compressor with partialization heads. Built entirely in AISI 316L. Panels with sound proof insulation. Direct expansion coils in Cu / Cu / Sn. Electrical pre-heating battery in AISI 316L. Centrifugal fan built in AISI 316L. Pleated filter G4. [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 15.0 to 20.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Regloplas Corp.
Water chiller with water-cooled condenser and 3.7 ton cooling capacity: RCWE13 [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V, 50Hz
- Application: Industrial
- Cooling Capacity: 13.0
from Advantage Engineering, Inc.
Central chillers can supply temperatures between 20 °F to 65 °F to several processes at a time, throughout the entire plant. WPT chilling modules are stationary units and placed inside the product facility. The WPT does not have a reservoir or pumping system, so process water is circulated... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Discharge Temperature: 20 to 70
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Control Panel Features: Local; TempGauge
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Power: 8Kw ÷ 10Kw. R134a refrigerant. Built entirely of AISI 316L. Panels with soundproof insulation. Direct expansion coil in Cu / Cu / Sn. Electrical pre-heating battery in AISI 316L. Centrifugal fan built in AISI 316L. Pleated filter G4. Electrical control panel and control in AISI 316L. [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 8.0 to 10.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Regloplas Corp.
Water chiller with water-cooled condenser and 7.5 ton cooling capacity: RCWE25 [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V, 50Hz
- Application: Industrial
- Cooling Capacity: 26.4
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Power: 35Kw ÷ 50Kw. R134a. Built entirely in AISI 316L. Panels with soundproof insulation. Porthole on the inspection section, and fan filters. Direct expansion coil in Cu / Cu / Sn. Auxiliary pre-heating in AISI 316L. Electrical pre-heating battery in AISI 316L. Centrifugal fan built in AISI... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 35.0 to 50.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Regloplas Corp.
Water chiller with water-cooled condenser and 11.6 ton cooling capacity [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400V, 50Hz
- Application: Industrial
- Cooling Capacity: 40.8
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water chillers with propeller fans and semihermetic. screw compressors. • Compressors screw type. • Water side heat exchangers shell and tube type with water connections. • Air side heat exchangers high efficiency finned coils with seamless copper tubes expanded into corrugated... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 422.0 to 1271.6
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water chillers and heat pumps with propeller fans and hermetic scroll compressors. • Scroll compressors. • ECO-PROFILE axial fans statically and dinamically balanced. • Water side plate heat exchanger with differential pressure switch and antifreeze protection electric heater. [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 97.7 to 1075.8
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water chillers and heat pumps with propeller fans and semihermetic screw compressors. • Compressors screw type. • ECO-PROFILE axial fans statically and dinamically balanced. • Water side heat exchangers shell and tube type with water connections. • Air side heat exchangers... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 378.2 to 1152.8
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water chillers with Free Cooling with propeller fans and hermetic scroll compressors. ENERGY SAVING MAXIMIZATION: FREE COOLING allows the exploiting of low external air temperature in order to cool the water return from the system free of charge. • Scroll compressors. • Evaporator... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 36.8 to 435.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water chillers and heat pumps with axial fans and hermetic scroll compressors. Chillers with hydraulic kit. • Compressor scroll. • Fans propeller type. • Air side heat exchanger with seamless copper tubes and aluminium fins. • Water side heat exchanger steel blazed plate... [See More]
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled; Water-Cooled
- Cooling Capacity: 5.7 to 33.3
- Application: HVAC
- Compressor Motor: 6.7 to 16.31