In the hot summer time, the efficiency of any industrial liquid chiller is reduced. Read on to learn more about keeping your chiller working smoothly when the sun comes out!
Water-Cooled Chillers
- Make sure the plant water system is operating correctly.
- Most chillers require three gallons per minute of cooling water for every ton of system capacity delivered at a pressure differential of 20 pounds per square inch.
- Keep it clean by phsicially cleaning the condenser tubes or utilize a chemical cleaning system. The slightest build up of scale can have a dramatic effect on performance.
- Make sure the pressure activated water modeling valve is opened fully when required.
Air-Cooled Water Chillers
- Utilize a non-acid based commercial coil cleaning system to keep the condenser coil clean and the fins properly combed to allow proper airflow.
- Make sure the space is adequate around the chiller to ensure thecorrect amount of airflow. Most need four to five feet of clearance space on the air inlet side and clear space above as well as four to five feet of clearance space for units that discharge on the side.
- Ensure the ventilation is adequate so air recirculating is prevented.
- Make sure fan blades, motors and blowers are working correctly and well maintained.
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