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Free Cooling Chillers

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  • Flexible Application
  • Regulatory Compliance

Summit Process Cooling provides an array of Free Cooling Chillers. These units function as chillers in elevated ambient temperatures. However, their innovative Free Cooling mode significantly reduces energy consumption by cooling fluid using ambient air.

Supplying a selection of Rhoss chillers, their integrated master/slave control ensures seamless operation, while extended operation limits enhance reliability. Available in standard, soundproofed, and silenced models, we provide flexibility without compromising on efficiency.

The Free Cooling Packaged Air-Cooled Chillers have axial fans and hermetic scroll compressors that use eco-friendly refrigerant. They utilise the external ambient air to boost energy efficiency, thus reducing the reliance on mechanical cooling methods. This makes them a sustainable cooling solution for a wide range of applications.

We provide a variety of units, including the Y-Pack Series of Free Cooling Chillers by Rhoss. These units are equipped with a scroll hermetic compressor and use R410A refrigerant – available with or without the need for glycol. Including the:

  • TFAETY: High-efficiency unit in Free Cooling mode.
  • TFAESY: Silenced unit in Free Cooling mode.
  • TGAETY: High-efficiency unit in ‘No-Glycol’ Free Cooling mode.
  • TGAESY: Silenced unit in ‘No-Glycol; Free Cooling mode.

Among their core features are four capacity levels which guarantee high efficiency, even when operating at partial loads. To find out more about this range, get in touch with Summit Process Cooling today.

The Z-Power range from Rhoss features Air Cooled Water Chillers that operate in Free Cooling mode, equipped with axial fans. These come with semi-hermetic screw compressors and utilise R123a refrigerant gas. Including the:

  • TFAVBZ: High-efficiency base unit in Free Cooling mode.
  • TFAVIZ: Soundproofed unit in Free Cooling mode.
  • TFAVSZ: Silenced unit in Free Cooling mode.

Key features include high efficiency, a standard electronic expansion valve, integrated master/slave control, and extended operation limits. To find out more, get in touch with Summit Process Cooling today.

What is a Free Cooling Chiller?

A Free Cooling Chiller is an advanced chiller system with an integrated Free Cooling System. This design combines the reliability and versatility of a traditional chiller, with the benefits of a free cooling operation, offering an optimised solution for cooling needs.

An integrated Free Cooling Chiller operates by harnessing cooler ambient outdoor temperatures to cool process fluid, thus reducing energy consumption and operational costs. This mechanism typically involves an air-to-fluid heat exchanger and fans that pull in outside air over the heat exchanger. During colder months, the system transfers heat from the warm process fluid to the cooler ambient air before it reaches the chiller. This process significantly decreases the workload of the chiller, leading to energy savings and a reduction in carbon footprint.

Whether integrated into new industrial environments or retrofitted into existing ones, Free Cooling Chillers offer a cost-effective operational solution that balances efficiency, cost-savings, and environmental responsibility. To find out more, visit our recent article on Free Coolers.

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The Applications

Free Cooling Chillers are used across a range of applications, including:

  • Manufacturing Plants: For effective cooling to machinery and processes that produce high heat, ensuring safe operations and preventing overheating damages.
  • Cold Storage Warehouses: They are instrumental in maintaining consistently low temperatures, which is essential for storing perishable goods.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: To cool down intricate manufacturing processes, particularly beneficial in the production of temperature-sensitive drugs.
  • Chemical Industry: For controlling temperature in various chemical processes, maintaining stability and preventing hazardous reactions.
  • Power Plants: To cool generators and turbines, which significantly contributes to improving their operational efficiency and longevity.
  • Food and Beverage Industry: Helping to maintain the necessary cold environment required for food processing and preservation, ensuring food safety and quality.
  • Plastic and Rubber Industry: To cool down machinery and processes, which enhances product quality and safety by preventing overheating or deformation.

 

The Advantages

Free Cooling Chillers offer a multitude of advantages for businesses seeking efficient and cost-effective cooling solutions. Thanks to their ability to leverage ambient air to cool liquids, they can significantly reduce your energy consumption and utility costs. This decreased reliance on mechanical cooling extends the lifespan of the chiller, which reduces maintenance requirements and enhances system reliability by minimising strain.

With the ability to switch automatically between free cooling and mechanical cooling modes, these units provide flexible operation tailored to external temperature conditions. Environmentally conscious businesses can also benefit from the reduced carbon footprint associated with lower energy usage.

While initial costs may be higher than traditional chillers, the combined energy and maintenance savings typically result in a quick return on investment, usually within 6 to 12 months. In certain high-demand situations, free cooling systems can even offer increased cooling capacity. Therefore, integrating or retrofitting free cooling systems into industrial processes can drastically improve a business's productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

After-Sales and Repairs

We offer custom-tailored support and assistance for technical difficulties, especially during system failures. Our mission is to ensure uninterrupted operation and boost efficiency for all of our customer's cooling systems. Do note that the level of service provided depends on the maintenance contract you have with us.

This service is not limited to our own systems; we can deliver a similar service on any machinery.

Free Cooling Chillers: FAQs

The primary difference between a cooler and a chiller lies in their mechanism and the costs involved. A cooler, like our Free Cooling System, utilises ambient air drawn over a heat exchanger by fans to cool fluids, thus significantly reducing energy costs.

Conversely, a chiller employs mechanical refrigeration techniques to cool process fluid. While chillers can provide more intensive cooling, they typically come with higher operating costs due to their complex refrigeration process. Thus, choosing between a cooler and a chiller boils down to your specific cooling needs and budget considerations – if you need help choosing, get in touch with our expert team today.

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