Water Cooled Chillers & Accessories

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Cooled Chillers & Accessories

Ques. What is a water-cooled chiller?

Ans. A water-cooled chiller is a refrigeration system that cools water using refrigerant and circulates it to cool air or equipment in industrial, commercial, or HVAC applications.

Ques. What is difference between air-cooled chiller and water-cooled chiller?

Ans. The main difference between air-cooled and water-cooled chillers lies in their condenser cooling method: air-cooled chillers use air to dissipate heat from the refrigerant, while water-cooled chillers use water.

Ques. What are water chillers used for?

Ans. Water chillers are used for various applications, including air conditioning for large buildings, industrial process cooling, data center cooling, and equipment cooling in manufacturing plants.

Ques. Which is better AC or water chiller?

Ans. The choice between an AC system and a water chiller depends on factors like cooling capacity, energy efficiency, installation requirements, and specific application needs.

Ques. Where are water-cooled chillers used?

Ans. Water-cooled chillers are commonly used in large commercial and industrial buildings, data centers, manufacturing facilities, and process cooling applications where water availability and cooling efficiency are critical.

Ques. Which gas is used in chiller?

Ans. The refrigerant used in chillers varies depending on the specific model and application but commonly includes compounds like R-134a, R-410A, or ammonia (R-717).

Ques. What is the capacity of a water-cooled chiller?

Ans. The capacity of a water-cooled chiller is typically measured in tons of refrigeration (TR) or in kilowatts (kW), with capacities ranging from a few tons to several hundred tons depending on the size and cooling requirements of the application.

Ques. How do you calculate chiller size?

Ans. Chiller size is calculated based on factors like the heat load of the application, desired temperature differential, flow rate of the chilled water, and ambient conditions using engineering calculations and guidelines.

Ques. What is the temperature range of a water chiller?

Ans. The temperature range of a water chiller depends on the specific design and application but commonly ranges from around 45°F (7°C) to 65°F (18°C) for comfort cooling and higher temperatures for industrial processes.

Ques. What is the principle of chiller?

Ans. The principle of a chiller involves the compression and expansion of refrigerant to absorb heat from a fluid (water or air), followed by the transfer of this heat to a condenser where it is released to the environment, allowing the refrigerant to cycle back and repeat the process.