INDUSTRIAL CHILLERS

Industrial Chillers

The outcome of several industrial processes is dependent on their temperature requirements. For instance, huge facilities, such as data centers, require low temperatures since IT and electrical equipment are susceptible to damage in high temperature and humidity conditions. To achieve these low-temperature requirements, such facilities install chillers for industrial use. This article explores some industrial applications of chillers.

Chillers for Industrial Applications

Chillers are ideal for biogas recovery, concrete batch mixing, and other industrial applications. Some industrial applications of chillers include the following.

Bio-Fuel & Bio-Digester Equipment Chillers

Harsh environments are typical of biofuel recovery processes. These processes also require accurate water temperature control. Biogas chillers are ideal for meeting these temperature requirements in bio-fuel or bio-digester systems. Extra measure from manufacturers of these industrial cooling systems includes coating condenser cords and copper piping to minimize corrosion and equipment degradation during cooling.

Chiller Compressors

Chiller compressors remain critical for industrial cooling systems. These components establish thermodynamic efficiency limits, significantly contributing to the overall chiller performance. Three key chiller compressor types include centrifugal, screw, and scroll compressors. The presence of these compressors in industrial chiller units makes them ideal for medium and large-load cooling projects in hospitals, multistory office buildings, universities, schools, naval ships, clinics, and other facilities.

Concrete Batch Mixing Chillers

Batch mixing concrete in hot weather, especially during summer, can be problematic due to the effects high temperatures may have on the mixture. High temperatures above specifications can adversely impact the strength of concrete mixtures. Manufacturers conventionally leverage ice to lower the temperature of batch waters. However, this technique is inefficient. Hence, switching to industrial chillers for cooling batch water for concrete mixtures is ideal for ensuring consistent and high-quality results.

Cryogenic – LN₂ Generator Chillers

Some test devices and processes require low to ultra-low temperatures to produce accurate results. For example, cryo chillers for industrial use leverage LN₂ to cool heat transfer fluids to meet specified cooling requirements. These industrial cooling equipment are typical in various commercial and industrial applications, including semiconductor manufacture, automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical synthesis, defense, medical, and aerospace.

Data Storage/Server Farm Chillers

Data storage/server farms typically generate high heat levels from equipment in server rooms. This heat can cause significant damage to critical hardware and data. Thus, these facilities require industrial chiller units to maintain ideal server room temperature levels, keeping the rooms cool and ensuring the peak performance of operators and equipment within the facility.

Environmental Test Chamber Chillers

Environmental test chambers simulate several conditions to ascertain the effects of the natural environment on modern industrial products. Representative tests, such as thermal shock, rain, mildew, solar radiation, moisture, high-temperature, and low-temperature tests, are typical with these chambers. Thus, these chambers require adequate industrial cooling systems to meet the temperature requirements for low-temperature simulations.

Eye Wash Station Chillers

Stagnant water from safety showers, which is harmful due to high temperature and bacterial susceptibility, supplies eye wash stations in industrial facilities. Operators limit these health hazards by leveraging safety shower recirculation technologies. Industrial chiller units are crucial components of these water recirculation technologies and ensure adequate water circulation and sterilization for improved safety in face/eyewash stations.

Extraction Equipment Chillers

Industrial extraction processes require adequate temperature control. Thus, incorporating chiller units into these processes (e.g., CO₂ extraction) is integral for achieving high-quality products since they can maintain stable temperature levels.

Hydraulic Power Unit Chillers

Running hydraulic power units for long-duration test cycles can generate high heat levels that can alter test results. Consequently, customers must install industrial cooling equipment to minimize these effects and optimize the efficiency of hydraulic systems.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Chillers

Hydrogen refueling stations require adequate cooling, especially before dispensing to  Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). Cooling is critical because it expedites FCEV composite tank filling in stations. Operators can efficiently precool hydrogen fuel cells to -40°C and reduce wait times between refuels with industrial chillers.

Knock Engine Chillers

Lab and in-line Cooperative Fuel Research (CFR) octane knock engines require cooling systems to dehumidify intake air. Operators conventionally utilize ice towers, which exhibit limited efficiency in this operation. Consequently, switching to industrial chiller units with cooling capabilities down to -10°C can efficiently meet knock engine cooling requirements.

Laser Cutting Equipment Chillers

Laser-cutting operations generate significant heat levels that can cut overheating and damage critical components of the cutting systems. Laser chillers mitigate excessive heat generation and curb potential adverse effects by channeling coolant between a refrigeration unit and the process laser tube.

Oven and Furnace Chillers

Industrial chiller systems are ideal for adequate protection against oven and furnace system damage. In addition, these systems efficiently supply low temperatures for continuous casting and intermediate frequency furnaces, as well as for semi-product cooling.

Printing and Laminating Equipment Chillers

Temperature control is a crucial factor in printing and laminating. Since paper comprises 4-6% water content, humidity can significantly affect the printing quality and overall paper storage. Thus, printing and laminating facilities must integrate industrial cooling systems to achieve adequate temperature control and minimize the impacts of heat-affecting paper, ink, rollers, and other equipment.

RF Radio Frequency Chillers

With the aid of screw compressors and other critical components, such as an evaporator, high-efficiency condenser, and control elements, air-cooled radio frequency chillers ensure the optimum operation of industrial systems.

Thermoforming Equipment Chillers

Plastic thermoforming is a temperature-sensitive industrial process. This process requires precise temperature control, especially during thin and thick sheet plastic thermoforming, to improve process efficiency and quality of the product. Water-cooled chillers are ideal for adequate temperature control for thermoforming processes.

Vapor Degreaser Chillers

Vapor degreasing operations require heating and cooling to meet customer and industry requirements. Operators previously utilized heat pump systems for this purpose. However, these systems result in limited turnover rates. Separating heating and cooling systems by installing industrial chillers for temperature reduction maximizes turnover rates and eliminates the need for second rinse compartments in vapor degreasing processes.

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