Description of the components, operation, and application of a centrifugal water chiller.
Topics include:
- Centrifugal compressor
- Condenser
- Expansion device (orifice plates)
- Economizer
- Evaporator
- Motor
- Starter
- Controls
- Refrigeration cycle
- Purge system
- Compressor capacity control (surge, inlet vanes, multi-stage compressor, adjustable frequency drive or variable speed drive)
- Maintenance considerations
- Condensing temperature control
- Constant or variable evaporator water flow
- Heat recovery
- Free cooling
- Short water loops
- ARI Standard 550/590
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