GENERAL CONTRACTING PROCESS CHILLER
A client in the general contracting industry came to Fluid Industrial Manufacturing needing a custom designed process chiller, and they had specific needs. This client needed the chiller to cool a server room, and it had to be less than 55 DBA. The capacity was to be 110 tons with an internal pressure drop of 20 PSI at 200 GPM, and it required a temperature stability of ±3°F.
We worked closely with the client and provided constant support throughout the process. We designed the unit, manufactured it out of C-channel and ¼” plate steel, and expertly assembled it. We then performed a full range of tests in our state-of-the-art facilities.
To ensure the 55 DBA requirement was met, we created custom sound enclosures for the unit. For this particular process chiller, the return chilled water from the AHU was used for the condenser water for the same chiller. The client found that all of their specifications were met and all of their expectations were exceeded.
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MANUFACTURED CUSTOM PROCESS CHILLER SPECIFICATIONS
Product Desciption
This custom chiller was used to cool a server room. The chiller had to be less than 55 DBA. Custom sound enclosures were fabricated to ensure this. Also, the return chilled water from the AHU was used for the condenser water for the same chiller.
Capabilities Applied/Processes
Design
- Generate 2D CAD Drawings for Skid and Sound Enclosures
Fabrication
- This chiller frame was made out of C-channel and ¼” plate steel.
Assembly
- We assembly all of the piping/tubing/hoses using various methods
- Pipe Brazing
- Pipe Bending
- Wiring
Welding
- We welded this frame on site and painted with industrial grey paint.
Painting
- Paint w/ Industrial Gray Paint
Testing
- Every Unit We Build is Factory Tested
- Our test facility is state of the art and can cool up to 50 tons and heat up to 100 kw
- 200 amp connections available
- This unit was fully tested on using our facility.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 6′
Width: 4.5′
Depth: 6’10”
Cooling System Type
Scroll Compressor Type
Water Cooled Condensers
Brazed Plate Evaporators
Weight
4,100 lbs
Specifications
Net Capacity: 110 Tons
No Pump Provided
Internal Pressure Drop: 20 PSI @ 200 GPM
Temperature Stability: ±3°F Under Stable Load
Max DBA 55
Construction Materials Used
Piping: 100% Copper
Evaporators & Condensers: 316 Stainless Steel w/ Copper Brazing
Frame: Steel Painted w/ Grey Rust-oleum Industrial Paint
In Process Testing/Inspection Performed
Our test facility is state of the art and can cool up to 50 tons and heat up to 100 kW. We have up to 200 amp connections available. This chiller used the chilled water return water as the condenser water so we connected the chilled water from our tester to the chilled water return of the chiller. The chilled water outlet was piped into the condenser water inlet to condense the hot gas. Since we chilled the water and then heated the water back up we only need to cool the “heat of rejection btu/hr” out of our tester loop. Our tester heater was not used, because there is more heat generated than cool on any compressor cycle.
Specific test were:
Verify chilled water flow rate
Vibration insulated between compressor and the frame
Verify noise levels
Leak detection
Test all working sensors
Industry for Use
General Contracting with special needs for small size and low noise
Delivery Location
Mountain View, California
Standards Met
Customer supplied requirements.
Product Name
WCC110S – Water cooled chiller 110 tons with special requirements