1TR AIR COOLED PROCESS CHILLER

Product Description

A 1 TR (ton of refrigeration) air-cooled process chiller isa system that uses ambient air to cool a fluid, typically water, for industrial or commercial applications.It employs a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator, similar to a refrigeration cycle, but rejects heat to the surrounding air instead of using a cooling tower.These chillers are known for their ease of installation, lower maintenance, and reduced water consumption compared to water-cooled chillers.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Key Components and Function:

• Refrigerant:The chiller uses a refrigerant to transfer heat.It circulates through a closed-loop system.
• Compressor:Compresses the refrigerant vapor, increasing its temperature and pressure.
• Condenser:The hot, high-pressure refrigerant flows through the condenser, where it releases heat to the ambient air.Fans are used to blow air over the condenser coils.
• Expansion Valve:Reduces the pressure of the refrigerant, causing it to cool significantly.
• Evaporator:The cold, low-pressure refrigerant flows through the evaporator, where it absorbs heat from the process fluid (e.g., water) being cooled.
• Air-Cooled Condenser:Instead of using a cooling tower to reject heat, the air-cooled condenser uses fans to blow ambient air over the condenser coils.
• Water Pump:Circulates the process fluid through the chiller and the application it's serving.
• Control System:Monitors and regulates the chiller's operation, often including safety features like overload protection and temperature control.

Advantages of Air-Cooled Chillers:

• Reduced Water Consumption:

Air-cooled chillers eliminate the need for cooling towers, which can save significant amounts of water.

• Easier Installation and Maintenance:

They are generally easier to install and maintain than water-cooled chillers because they don't require cooling towers or associated plumbing.

• Lower Operating Costs:

While not always the case, air-cooled chillers can have lower operating costs due to reduced water usage and simpler maintenance.

• Environmentally Friendly:

Reduced water consumption and elimination of cooling towers can be more environmentally sustainable.

Applications:

• Industrial Processes:Cooling equipment, machinery, and processes in various industries like plastics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and more.
• HVAC Systems:Providing cooling for buildings and spaces.
• Data Center Cooling:Maintaining optimal temperatures for data center equipment.

1 TR Specifics:

• 1 TR (Ton of Refrigeration):

1 TR is a unit of cooling capacity, roughly equivalent to 12,000 BTU/hr or 3.5 kW.

• 1 HP (Horsepower):

Often refers to the power rating of the compressor motor.

• Single or Three-Phase Power:

Depending on the specific model, 1 TR chillers can be designed for single-phase or three-phase power supply.

• Typical Features:

May include a single-phase compressor, PHE (plate heat exchanger) or cooling coil, a water circulation pump, and a powder-coated MS (mild steel) body.