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Air Cooled Chiller Components

Holden Shamburger 1 minute read Air Cooled Chillers

Air Cooled chillers share many components in common but they can also have unit specific ones. Let’s cover the list of basic components,... more »

The 4 Compressors Used in Air Cooled Chillers

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Air Cooled Chillers

There are 4 types of compressors used for air cooled chillers. Well technically 3 now days but the 4th still exists. 1. Scrolls are used in... more »

They Probably Shouldn't Work On That

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Chiller Training

I have heard comments from many over the years to the tune of: They probably shouldn’t be working on X… if they lack this... more »

Air Cooled Chillers Explained

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Air Cooled Chillers

Air cooled scroll chillers are very effective in function and price for small tonnage applications. Small single compressor process chillers... more »

Air Cooled Screw Chiller Overview

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Screw Chillers

Air cooled screw chillers are the king of the air cooled chiller market. At least for now. Screw compressors were doubted when they hit the... more »

Future of Air Cooled Centrifugal Chillers

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Centrifugal Chillers | Air Cooled Chillers

Air cooled centrifugal chillers have been an interesting development. Now some perspective. This is not a brand new concept in the last few years.... more »

Air Cooled Chiller Evaporators Explained

Holden Shamburger 3 minute read Air Cooled Chillers

Evaporators can range a bit on air cooled chillers. There are several options available to choose from. The compressor being used, size of system,... more »

The Two Types of Condensers for Air Cooled Chillers

Holden Shamburger 3 minute read Chiller Training | Air Cooled Chillers

There are two main types of condenser coils used for air cooled chillers.What differentiates air cooled from water cooled is the condenser style. This... more »

The 4 Types of Chiller Drive Packages in Air Cooled Chillers

Holden Shamburger 3 minute read Chiller Training | Centrifugal Chillers | Screw Chillers | Scroll Chillers | Air Cooled Chillers

There are 4 types of chiller drive packages used in air cooled chillers. Cost, efficiency, and reliability are the major factors that play into which... more »

PWM in HVAC Chiller Controls - Pulse Width Modulation

Holden Shamburger 2 minute read Chiller Training | Centrifugal Chillers | Screw Chillers

There are two ways to look at how we use PWM technology in HVAC. You can see it from a controls or power perspective. Today lets look at this... more »