Indoor Chillers (industrial)
Description
Indoor industrial chillers are devices designed to remove heat from a liquid, typically water or a water-glycol solution, to maintain a desired temperature. These chillers are integral components in various industrial processes, ensuring that equipment and processes operate within optimal temperature ranges.
Working Principle
Indoor chillers operate primarily through vapor-compression, adsorption refrigeration, or absorption refrigeration cycles. These systems work by circulating a refrigerant through a series of components including an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the liquid in the evaporator, which is then compressed to a higher pressure and temperature. The heat is expelled in the condenser, and the refrigerant is expanded to a lower pressure and temperature before returning to the evaporator. This cycle allows chillers to maintain sub-ambient temperatures, enhancing efficiency and enabling precise temperature control .
Applications
Indoor chillers are used in a variety of industrial applications. For instance, they are crucial in the cooling of plastics during manufacturing, ensuring that the material sets correctly and maintains its structural integrity. They are also employed in the printing industry to cool equipment and prevent overheating, which can lead to malfunctions or damage. Additionally, indoor chillers are used in laser cutting machines to maintain the optimal operating temperature, thereby ensuring precision and efficiency in cutting operations .
Advantages over other Chillers (industrial)
Indoor chillers offer several advantages over other types of chillers. One significant advantage is their ability to maintain a stable and reproducible temperature, which is critical for processes that require precise thermal management. Closed-loop systems, in particular, provide a clean and controlled environment for the coolant, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring consistent performance .
Limitations
One limitation of indoor chillers is their dependency on a controlled environment. They require a stable indoor setting to function optimally, which can limit their use in outdoor or variable environments. Additionally, the complexity of their systems can lead to higher maintenance requirements compared to simpler cooling solutions .
Considerations
When considering the implementation of indoor chillers, several factors should be taken into account. Initial costs can be significant, especially for systems with high cooling capacities or advanced features. Operating expenses, including energy consumption and maintenance, should also be considered, as they can impact the overall cost-effectiveness of the system. Durability and accuracy are crucial for ensuring long-term performance and reliability. Regular maintenance and potential replacement costs should be factored into the decision-making process to ensure that the chiller system remains efficient and effective over its lifespan .
from Jet Edge
The In-Line Chiller cools the waterjet pump hydraulics and waterjet cutting water (when used in combination with a closed-loop filtration system), significantly reducing water use and prolonging the life of waterjet pump components, including high pressure seals. The In-Line Chiller also prevents... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3 (optional feature); 460/60/3 (optional feature)
- Application: Industrial; Hydraulic; Other; Waterjet Chiller
- Cooling Capacity: 3.5
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
At YORK ® by Johnson Controls, we help you reduce your energy consumption and increase efficiency with our YMC2 Centrifugal Magnetic-Drive Chiller. Featuring state-of-the-art design and active magnetic-bearing technology, this magnetic bearing chiller addresses the most pressing concerns of... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Cooling Capacity: 580.0 to 3500.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from DME Company
The “Cheater ”---Chiller/Heater combination mold temperature controller. One machine replaces the need for both a chiller and a heater. Single unit allows 30 ºF-190 ºF with less than a ±0.2 ºF variance. No external water source needed. Instantaneous changeover for... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 115/60/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/3 (optional feature)
- Application: Industrial; Plastics
- Cooling Capacity: 0.6 to 25.0
from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Thermo Scientific Baths, Circulators & Chillers
Save valuable space with compact, Thermo Scientific ™ Merlin Low-Temperature Refrigerated Chillers. These extended-temperature chillers deliver a continuous supply of 1000 to 4300 watts of cooling capacity for critical applications. Thermo Scientific Merlin recirculating chillers are ideal for... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Indoor; Alarm; Bypass
- Power Source: 115/60/1 (optional feature); 230/50/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/1 (optional feature); Other (optional feature); 100 V 50 Hz, 200 V 50 Hz, 400 V 50 Hz, 3 ph.
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Medical; Process; Other; Printing Equipment, Electron Microscopes, Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Cooling Capacity: 0.7 to 5.0
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]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Power Source: Other; 0-144 VDC, 0-24 Amps
- Application: Industrial; Scientific
- Cooling Capacity: 1.1
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 115/60/1; 208-230/60/1
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 1.8
from BERG Chilling Systems, Inc.
Specifically engineered for ice and curling rinks [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Alarm
- Power Source: 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Other; Ice Rinks
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled (optional feature); Water-Cooled (optional feature)
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Packaged and split system air conditioning units cooling only and reversible heat pump with centrifugal fans and scroll compressors. Cooling only split system air conditioners. • Compressor scroll. • Fans centrifugal. • Heat exchangers finned coils of large surface with seamless... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Indoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 21.1 to 36.9
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]
- Other Features: Indoor; Bypass
- Power Source: 208-230/60/1; 460/60/3 (optional feature)
- Application: Industrial; Medical; Process; Other; MRIs, X-Ray
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
from Jet Edge
Closed Loop Filtration Systems are specifically designed for waterjet cutting or water jet cleaning systems overflow water to the drain. Dissolved solids are the metals that are dissolved in water from the water jet cutting process. Filtration of the tank overflow will remove some of the suspended... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; CityWater
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3 (optional feature); 460/60/3 (optional feature)
- Application: Industrial; Other; Waterjet System
- Flow: 4
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
The perfect choice for large combined-heating-and-power (CHP) plants, our YORK ® YST Steam Chiller ensures that CHP efficiency is maintained year-round, which means less carbon dioxide and other emissions are exhausted into the atmosphere, making it the truly green solution. At Johnson Controls,... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Cooling Capacity: 2460.0 to 9850.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Thermo Scientific Baths, Circulators & Chillers
Thermo Scientific ™ Polar Series Accel 250 LC Cooling/Heating Recirculating Chillers offer 250 watts of cooling with a working temperature range of −10 ° to +80 °C. Dynamic, reliable and efficient —these powerful, compact chillers offer full-range cooling capabilities for... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Indoor; Alarm (optional feature); Casters (optional feature)
- Power Source: 115/60/1 (optional feature); 230/50/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/3 (optional feature)
- Application: Industrial; Scientific
- Cooling Capacity: 0.2
from Solid State Cooling Systems
bull; Precise temperature control (+0.1 °C) through 2 to 45 °C range, even near ambient. • Very energy efficient (always <200 W AC of 13.5 VDC power). Less than 1/4 the power usage of the nearest competitor. • Easy-to-use controller for fixed temperature control or temperature... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Medical; Other; Diode, CCD Camera
- Cooling Capacity: 0.2
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 65.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Packaged and split system air conditioning units cooling only and reversible heat pump with centrifugal fans and scroll compressors. • Compressor scroll. • Fans centrifugal. • Heat exchangers finned coils of large surface with seamless copper tubes expanded into aluminium corrugated... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Indoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 42.2 to 73.9
from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Thermo Scientific Baths, Circulators & Chillers
Experience reliable liquid temperature control, with cooling capacity up to 700W/2391 BTU using Thermo Scientific ™ ThermoChill I Recirculating Chillers. The ThermoChill series of chillers is a compact line of refrigerated recirculators ranging in cooling capacities from 600 to 2000 watts. [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Indoor; Alarm; Casters; Integrated Full-flow Fluid Strainer
- Power Source: 115/60/1; 230/50/1
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Other; Analytical, Automotive, Biotech, Packaging, Printing, University
- Cooling Capacity: 0.6 to 0.7
from Solid State Cooling Systems
Precise temperature control (+0.05 °C) even near ambient. For use with water/glycol solutions, Fluorinert, HFE 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... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Alarm
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Medical
- Cooling Capacity: 0.2
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 65.0
from Thermo Fisher Scientific - Thermo Scientific Baths, Circulators & Chillers
Thermo Scientific ThermoFlex recirculating chillers deliver a continuous cooling capacity up to 10,000 watts. They are reliable, easy-to-use chillers optimized for the most demanding applications. You can expect years of operation from our NESLAB ThermoFlex recirculating chillers. The units feature... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Indoor; Alarm; Casters
- Power Source: 115/60/1 (optional feature); 230/50/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/1 (optional feature); 208-230/60/3 (optional feature); 460/60/3 (optional feature); Other (optional feature); 100 V 60 Hz, 200 V 50 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Medical; Other; Metrology, Packaging, Printing, Research
- Cooling Capacity: 0.8 to 24.0
from Solid State Cooling Systems
Precise temperature control (+0.05 °C) even near ambient. For use with water/glycol solutions, water/alcohol, Fluorinert or HFE or water. Very energy efficient (typically <300 W AC). Whisper-quiet, 63 dBA. Worldwide power compatibility, universal input standard. Easy-to-use controller for... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Alarm
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser; Other; Military
- Cooling Capacity: 0.3
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 7.0
from Solid State Cooling Systems
Precise temperature control (+0.05 °C) even near ambient. For use with CDA, N2, O2, argon or other inert gases. 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]
- Other Features: Indoor; Alarm
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Laser
- Cooling Capacity: 0.3
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 10.8
from Solid State Cooling Systems
Precise temperature control (+0.05 °C) even near ambient. Cooling capacity up to 275 Watts. 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 control or... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Alarm
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Scientific; Power
- Cooling Capacity: 0.3
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 14.0
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]
- Other Features: Indoor
- 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.
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. Air-Cooled portable chillers used indoor ambient air to cool the... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 25.3
from Solid State Cooling Systems
Precise temperature control (+0.05 °C) even near ambient. For use with water/glycol mixture, alcohol water, DI water. Very energy efficient (typically <200 W AC). Quiet (~63 dBA at 3 feet). Worldwide power compatibility, universal input standard. Easy-to-use controller for fixed temperature... [See More]
- Other Features: Indoor; Alarm
- Power Source: Other; 85-265 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Application: Industrial; Laser; Medical; Power
- Cooling Capacity: 0.3
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]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 70.2
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]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 7.0
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]
- Other Features: Indoor; Casters
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3; 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 26.7
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]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Discharge Temperature: 20 to 70
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled
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]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Discharge Temperature: 20 to 70
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled
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]
- Other Features: Indoor
- Discharge Temperature: 20 to 70
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Condenser Cooling: Water-Cooled