15TR AIR COOLED PROCESS CHILLER

Product Description

A 15TR (15-Ton Refrigeration) air-cooled process chiller isa system used to cool industrial processes by removing heat from a liquid, typically water, and dissipating it into the surrounding air using a condenser and fans.Its a self-contained unit with a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator, all working to circulate and cool a refrigerant.These chillers are commonly used in commercial and industrial settings for various applications where precise temperature control is required.

Key Features and Components:

• Cooling Capacity: 15 TR (15 tons of refrigeration), which is equivalent to 180,000 BTU/hr, indicating the amount of heat it can remove.
• Air-Cooled Condenser: Ambient air is drawn over condenser coils by fans, cooling the refrigerant and releasing heat into the atmosphere.
• Refrigerant: A substance that absorbs and releases heat to cool the process liquid.Common refrigerants include R407c, R410A, R404A, and R134A.
• Compressor: Compresses the refrigerant vapor, increasing its temperature and pressure.
• Evaporator: Where the refrigerant absorbs heat from the process liquid, causing it to evaporate.
• Expansion Valve: Regulates the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator.
• Components: Well-balanced refrigeration system, with options for plate-type, immersed coil, shell and tube, or shell and coil evaporators.
• Safety Devices: Equipped with safety mechanisms to protect the chiller and the process.
• Control System: May include relay logic or PLC control for precise temperature regulation.
• Construction: Typically housed in a sturdy, powder-coated steel frame with panels, and can be customized with specific color options.
• Applications: Suitable for various industrial processes requiring precise temperature control, such as plastics manufacturing, anodizing, and other cooling needs.
• Maintenance: Air-cooled condensers are generally easier to maintain than water-cooled condensers, as they dont require a separate water supply.

Working Principle:

1. The compressor increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant gas.

2. The hot, high-pressure refrigerant gas flows to the air-cooled condenser.

3. Fans blow ambient air over the condenser coils, cooling the refrigerant and causing it to condense into a liquid.

4. The liquid refrigerant passes through an expansion valve, which reduces its pressure and temperature.

5. The low-pressure, liquid refrigerant enters the evaporator, where it absorbs heat from the process liquid (e.g., water) and evaporates.

6. The cooled process liquid is circulated back to the application, while the refrigerant vapor returns to the compressor to repeat the cycle