Coolmation will shortly be launching a new range of R134A air cooled chillers, with capacities from approximately 300kW to 1000kW, featuring the unique and revolutionary Turbocor oil free centrifugal compressor.
Turbocor compressors offer unprecedented levels of energy efficiency when compared with conventional screw, scroll or reciprocating compressors.
The outstanding reductions in energy input to this digitally controlled frictionless two stage centrifugal compressor, come as a result of the utilisation of modern magnetic oil free bearing technology, which translates into significant reductions in chiller operating costs and environmental emissions associated with energy production.
The frictionless bearings reduce starting current to just 2A removing the transient starting spikes frequently associated with screw compressors, the need for expensive soft start arrangements and the elimination of energy supply company penalty charges when maximum demands are exceeded.
Compared with screw compressors, the Turbocor has an EER of up to 4.0 at full load conditions and in excess of 8.0 at part load, representing an efficiency increase of 10% and more than 100% respectively. It is to be remembered that chillers are operating at part load conditions for most of their working lives so it is in this area that huge savings are available.
Stepless compressor speed control ranging from 25% to 100% contributes to the high energy savings and accurate set point temperatures at part load conditions. Compressor speed control also enables the chiller to react quickly to load changes, accurately matching the load to chiller capacity.
Manufactured from aircraft grade aluminium castings with high strength thermoplastic electronics enclosures and just one moving part, the Turbocor super low noise compressor is a rugged workhorse designed for a long operating life.
