Role of Water-Cooled Chiller & Air-Cooled Chiller in Industries

 

In many industrial operations, cooling systems play a vital role. It helps maintain the ideal temperature range required at a manufacturing site or a packing unit. That is how it lets you carry out all operations efficiently. There are mainly two types of chilling systems: water-cooled chiller and air-cooled chiller. They both have an almost similar process, with the water-cooled chiller having two additional steps in the entire process. Let us discuss both of them in detail and see which one would fit where.

Water Cooled chiller

It is the more efficient form of a chiller system, as it comes with a cooling tower. Moreover, it condenses to a lower temperature than other chiller types, which is considered ideal by many industrial experts. This refrigeration system uses water as the secondary refrigerant to reject heat from a liquid circulating between different components and cool it down instantly. This way, it maintains the temperature to its required level and aids various industrial processes.

Air Cooled Chiller

It is another option for a refrigeration system that refrigerates or cools the liquid, working in tandem with the air handler system of the equipment. It absorbs heat from the water. Once the water in the air handler gets used up, it gets warm and sent back to the chiller for further process. The chiller will again cool the water by vaporizing all the heat, and the vapors evaporate as it moves over the evaporating tube. The water keeps circulating, and the cooling process repeatedly occurs to maintain the ideal temperature at a location.

Water-cooled v/s air cooled chiller

·         A water-cooled chiller is more apt for the smaller spaces as their air-cooled unit is compact and can fit well. On the other hand, air-cooled chillers will be more apt for larger areas.

·         Air-cooled chiller would be perfect for areas or locations with inadequate water supply as their counterpart requires uninterrupted water supply.

Based on their work and the areas where they would be a perfect fit, you can decide their role in your commercial unit. However, to make the most of it, make sure to invest in premium-quality equipment that gives reliable results.