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Air Cooled Chiller Components
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »