How do Industrial Refrigerant Chillers Work?

A refrigerant cooling system is a closed loop system which contains a refrigerant gas. This gas is compressed and pressurised through a compressor and cooled through a heat exchanger and fan arrangement to produce a high pressure, liquid refrigerant.
This liquid refrigerant then passes through a hot gas expansion unit, where it is allowed to expand and ‘evaporate’ back into a low pressure gaseous refrigerant. The change of state from a liquid to a gas draws heat from the surrounding area. This is normally carried out within a high conductivity heat exchanger allowing it to draw and remove heat from the liquid or air that needs cooling.
The gas then re-enters the compressor and the process is repeated. As such electrical energy put into the compressor pump can be used to produce a cooling or chilling effect.
Key components;
- Compressor: Produces high pressure gas
- Condenser: Liquefies and cools the refrigerant by passing it through a heat exchanger
- Expansion valve: Controls the flow of the liquid refrigerant to the evaporator.
- Evaporator: Allows the refrigerant to turn back into a gas, whilst using the drop in temperature to remove heat from the external processes which require cooling
Riley stocks a range of chillers for process cooling, usually liquids, at a range of capacities.
Nova Frigo RC30 Air Cooled Chiller
Modern chiller with digital controls. The machine is a refrigerator for industrial environments and is designed to cool water or a mixture of water & glycol. The chilling procedure generates hot air which is expelled by fans and can be used for heating.
- Stock No
- CB629
- Category
- Air Cooled Chillers & Refrigeration
- Model
- Nova Frigo RC30
- Year of Manufacture
- 2011
- Ave. cooling capacity
- 26.7kW (23000f/h)
- Ave. Water Flow Rate
- 60L Min
- Other Info
- Scroll Compressor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Current Model, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
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- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) TAE EVO 020 Chiller
This De-Gasses frigerated air packaged cooler is an ICS TAE 020 Evo Tech. Designed specifically for industry, well suited to guarantee a secure and repeatable production process, while saving money and protecting the environment.
Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) TAE 051 Evo Air Cooled Packaged Process Water Chiller
A popular choice for a second hand air cooled package chiller, the ICS TAE 051 has a cooling capacity of 14kW at 7ºC (20kW @ 15cwlt) chilled water leaving the temperature at an ambient of 27ºC.
- Stock No
- CD652J
- Category
- Air Cooled Chillers & Refrigeration
- Model
- Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) TAE 051
- Year of Manufacture
- 1997
- Ave. cooling capacity
- 20kw @ 15cwlt chilled water leaving temp
- Ave. Water Flow Rate
- 2.55-6m3/h flow at a head of 2.9-1.9 bar
- Other Info
- Refrigerant - R422D
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) ICS TAE EVO 015 Package Chiller
A compact, fully packaged air‑cooled process chiller, this ICS TAE EVO 015 chiller is designed to deliver reliable & energy efficient cooling for a wide range of industrial applications. Featuring a high efficiency scroll compressor with R407C refrigerant and an in‑tank evaporator design.
- Stock No
- CF665
- Category
- Air Cooled Chillers & Refrigeration
- Model
- Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) ICS TAE EVO 015
- Year of Manufacture
- 07Recon 26
- Ave. cooling capacity
- 7kW
- Ave. Water Flow Rate
- 4.8m3/Hr
- Other Info
- R407C Refrigerant
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) TAE EVO 051 Chiller
A popular choice for a second hand air cooled package chiller, the ICS TAE 051 has a cooling capacity of 14kW at 7ºC (20kW @ 15cwlt) chilled water leaving the temperature at an ambient of 27ºC.
- Stock No
- CF667
- Category
- Air Cooled Chillers & Refrigeration
- Model
- Industrial Cooling Systems (ICS) TAE 051
- Year of Manufacture
- 2007
- Ave. cooling capacity
- 20kw @ 15cwlt chilled water leaving temp
- Ave. Water Flow Rate
- 2.55-6m3/h flow at a head of 2.9-1.9 bar
- Other Info
- Refrigerant - R407C
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition, Current Model
RPS Cooling Compact Air Cooled Water Chiller
This air cooled industrial liquid chiller is designed to deliver reliable, repeatable process cooling with high efficiency, helping maintain consistent production performance while reducing operating costs.
- Stock No
- CF668
- Category
- Air Cooled Chillers & Refrigeration
- Model
- RPS Cooling Compact CA010
- Year of Manufacture
- 2017
- Ave. cooling capacity
- 8.2 - 9.65 W
- Other Info
- Refrigerant R134A
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
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