Thursday, November 26, 2009

Choosing the Type of Chiller for Your Business


When purchasing air cooled water chillers or any industrial chiller for that matter, there are things that we should all learn before buying them. First things first, we should of course know how they operate. Not all chillers operate the same. Knowing how they work will help us in deciding which chiller is the best for us and our businesses.

Chillers usually have six parts. The condenser, pipes, refrigerant, pumps, refrigeration equipment and a coolant expansion reservoir. Depending on the size of the unit, cooling water can be up to 20 degrees Celsius and can circulate up to four hundred tons of water. Whether you need a small one or a large one for your industrial equipment, there will always be a unit to meet your needs.

If you are still starting your business and the budget is a bit tight, purchasing used chillers that are in good condition can help you save. There are various companies that can help you with chiller maintenance so the unit's lifespan will be prolonged.

There are many different types of chillers to choose from, that oftentimes it can get a bit confusing. There are air cooled chillers, water cooled chillers and other types that are used as oil coolers. Some questions that a novice should ask is what the maximum and minimum heat loads will be. They should also ask whether the system will be able to reject the heat to the outdoors and what the available power supply is.

The answers to the questions are important in order for the chiller to have optimum performance. Contacting the local distributor of your choice can also help in leading you to the right direction.