Outdoor / Weatherproof Chillers (industrial)
Description
Outdoor or weatherproof chillers are industrial devices designed to remove heat from a liquid through various refrigeration cycles. These chillers are specifically constructed and rated for installation outside of buildings, often with rooftop mounting capabilities. They are engineered to withstand environmental conditions, ensuring reliable performance in outdoor settings.
Working Principle
Outdoor chillers operate by utilizing vapor-compression, adsorption refrigeration, or absorption refrigeration cycles to remove heat from a liquid. The process involves circulating a refrigerant through a series of components, including a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the liquid, which is then dissipated into the atmosphere. This cooling capability is crucial for maintaining precise temperature control, enhancing efficiency, and enabling tighter temperature tolerances in various industrial processes.
Applications
Outdoor chillers are used in a variety of industrial applications. They are essential in cooling plastics during manufacturing, maintaining optimal temperatures for printing equipment, and supporting the operation of laser cutting machines. Additionally, they play a critical role in the medical field, particularly in cooling large-scale devices such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment.
Advantages over other Chillers (industrial)
One of the primary advantages of outdoor chillers is their ability to be installed outside, freeing up valuable indoor space for other operations. This feature is particularly beneficial in facilities with limited indoor space. Moreover, outdoor chillers are designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, providing reliable performance where indoor chillers might be susceptible to damage or reduced efficiency.
Limitations
Outdoor chillers can face limitations related to their exposure to environmental elements. Harsh weather conditions, such as extreme temperatures, rain, or snow, can impact their performance and longevity. Additionally, the initial installation of outdoor chillers may require more robust construction and weatherproofing measures, potentially increasing upfront costs.
Considerations
When considering outdoor chillers, it is important to evaluate initial costs, which may be higher due to the need for weatherproofing and robust construction. Operating expenses should also be considered, as outdoor chillers may require more energy to maintain performance in varying environmental conditions. Durability is a key factor, as these chillers must withstand outdoor elements over time. Regular maintenance and potential replacement costs should be factored into the overall investment, ensuring that the chiller remains efficient and reliable throughout its operational life.
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. OACS air-cooled liquid chillers use ambient air to dissipate process heat. These units efficiently run in outdoor ambient air temperatures between -20 °F to 95... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 328.7
- Application: Industrial; Process
- Discharge Temperature: 20 to 70
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]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 422.0 to 1271.6
from BERG Chilling Systems, Inc.
Conserve plant floor space by placing this system outside [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor; Alarm; Oil pressure safety control
- Power Source: 460/60/3; 575/60/3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC; Process
- Cooling Capacity: 56.3
from Reznor
The M series condensing sections are optimized for use with any of the Reznor PreevA series of indirect fired HVAC systems. The M series can be used with other Reznor equipment with appropriate evaporator coils or with other brand air handlers when properly selected, matched and installed. The M... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor; Bypass (optional feature)
- Power Source: 208-230/60/3 (optional feature); 460/60/3 (optional feature); Other (optional feature); 400/50/3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 11.1
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
At YORK ® by Johnson Controls, we help you minimize the total cost of ownership for your air conditioning application with our YCAL Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller. This air-cooled chiller uses scroll compressor technology and is a reliable, completely self-contained unit that is designed for easy,... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 50.0 to 225.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled
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]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 97.7 to 1075.8
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
At YORK ® by Johnson Controls, we use the best in modern screw compressor design to bring you the YCIV/ YCAV Air-Cooled Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller. This air-cooled screw chiller gives you all the benefits of traditional air-cooled chillers without the compromise – enjoy high energy... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 530.0 to 1805.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled
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]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 378.2 to 1152.8
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
A true plug and play system that provides the highest efficiency for its operation, our YORK ® YLAA Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller allows you to reduce your energy costs while being friendlier to the environment. Whether your cooling needs are industrial or commercial, we can help you put together a... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 195.0 to 700.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled
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]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 5.7 to 33.3
- Application: HVAC
- Compressor Motor: 6.7 to 16.31
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
Harness the power to lower your annual energy costs by as much as half with our YVAA Air-Cooled Variable Speed Drive Screw Chiller from YORK. This variable speed chiller provides superior performance while lowering energy consumption and dramatically reducing noise levels. Our YVAA variable speed... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 525.0 to 1750.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water chillers and heat pumps with centrifugal fans and hermetic scroll or rotary compressors. Chillers with hydraulic kit. • Compressor scroll or rotary. • Centrifugal fans. • Air side heat exchanger with seamless copper tubes and aluminium fins. • Water side heat exchanger... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 5.7 to 32.8
from Johnson Controls, Inc.
The YORK YVFA Free Cooling Air-Cooled Screw Chiller delivers the lowest possible operating cost by combining our legacy of innovation in a packaged design that ’s simple to own and operate. Advanced technologies including a variable speed drive compressor, energy optimized hybrid cooling mode... [See More]
- Other Features: Outdoor
- Cooling Capacity: 400.0 to 1340.0
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Condenser Cooling: Air-Cooled
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
bull; Compressor hermetic type rotative or scroll. • Fans propeller type. • Air side heat exchangers finned coils with seamless copper tubes and aluminium fins. • Microprocessor. • Low ambient condensing pressure control with variable fan speed modulation for low outdoor... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 5.7 to 32.8
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Condensing units with centrigugal fans and scroll or rotary compressors. Cooling only condensing units. • Compressor hermetic type rotative or scroll. • Fans centrifugal type. • Air side heat exchangers finned coils with seamless copper tubes and aluminium fins. • Microprocessor. [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 5.7 to 32.8
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Air/water inverter heat pumps with axial fans. and scroll or rotary compressors. • DC INVERTER scroll or rotary compressor. • Fans propeller type. • Air side heat exchanger with seamless copper tubes and aluminium fins. • AISI 316 stainless steel brazewelded plates type with... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 5.1 to 12.2
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
High efficiency water cooled water chillers with semihermetic screw compressors. • Compressors screw type optimized for very low compression ratio. • Shell and tube evaporator with water connections. • Condenser shell and tube type. • Electronic expansion valve (it allows to work... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 488.0 to 1415.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Multifunctional heat generators for heating, air conditioning and hot water production up to 60 °C. • Scroll compressor. • Fans propeller type. • Water side evaporator stainless steel AISI 316 brazed plate type externally insulated complete of differential pressure switch and... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 6.0 to 39.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Multifunctional heat generators for heating, air conditioning and hot water production up to 60 °C. • Scroll compressor. • Centrifugal fans. • Water side evaporator stainless steel AISI 316 brazed plate type externally insulated complete of differential pressure switch and... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 6.0 to 39.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Multifunctional heat generators with liquid injection scroll compressor for the production of hot water up to 65 °C. • Scroll compressor optimized for heat pump with innovative liquid injection system. • Fans propeller type. • Water side evaporator stainless steel AISI 316 brazed... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 23.7 to 44.5
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Multifunctional heat generators for heating, air conditioning and hot water production up to 65 °C. • Scroll compressor optimized for heat pump. • Fans propeller type. • Water side evaporator stainless steel AISI 316 brazed plate type externally insulated complete of differential... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 7.5 to 43.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Multifunctional heat generators for heating, air conditioning and hot water production up to 65 °C. • Scroll compressor optimized for heat pump. • Centrifugal fans. • Water side evaporator stainless steel AISI 316 brazed plate type externally insulated complete of differential... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: 230/50/1; Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 7.5 to 43.0
from Thermocold Costruzioni Srl
Multifunctional heat generators with screw compressors for heating, air conditioning and hot water production up to 65 °C. • Screw compressors. • ECO-PROFILE fans propeller type. • Water side evaporator direct expansion shell and tube type with water connections (complete of... [See More]
- Other Features: Microprocessor Control; Outdoor
- Power Source: Other; 400 / 50 / 3
- Application: Industrial; HVAC
- Cooling Capacity: 373.5 to 711.8