Coolmation TurboPower energy efficient chillers

Coolmation, distributor for Rhoss SPA, launches a new series of Eurovent-certified R134A chillers offering outstanding energy efficiency in industrial and process cooling applications.

With increasing end-user concerns on rising energy costs, Coolmation has launched the new range feature a revolutionary, centrifugal, oil-free compressor.

The TurboPower range is available in capacities from 150kW to 2,100kW.

Coolmation's TurboPower range brings huge savings because the compressor is generally the single, largest energy consumer within chillers.

Compared with screw compressors, the TurboPower 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.

A huge saving since chillers operate at part load for most of their working lives.

Steve Warnock, Coolmation's Group Managing Director explains: "Rhoss' TurboPower chillers mark a dramatic technological leap forward in chiller efficiency".

"Backed by Eurovent certification and the granting of ECA approval, the TurboPower range of chillers will be guaranteed to offer huge running cost savings, an important factor with current concerns over accelerating fuel prices".

TurboPower chillers feature a digitally controlled, frictionless, two stage centrifugal compressor.

This achieves outstanding energy reductions through the use of modern magnetic oil free bearings technology, avoiding the friction typically associated with traditional oiled bearings.

The compressor design comprises only one moving component - the compressor shaft.

Magnetic bearings keep this high-speed shaft suspended in the air and frictionless, so reducing wear, extending the chiller's lifetime and keeping maintenance to an absolute minimum.

The compressors are also oil-free.

This not only helps to keep maintenance costs down but is also the key to sustainability by improving heat exchanger performance through the elimination of oil film between the coolant and heat exchange surfaces.

The frictionless bearings reduce the starting current to just 2A removing the transient starting spikes frequently associated with screw compressors and the need for expensive soft start arrangements, as well as eliminating the risk of penalty charges for exceeding maximum power demands.

In addition, stepless compressor speed control ranging from 25% to 100% contributes to both the chiller's high efficiency and accurate set point temperatures at part load conditions.

Precise compressor speed control not only allows accurate matching of the load to capacity but also means the chiller can react quickly to load changes.

Offering great reliability with low maintenance, the TurboPower range is manufactured from aircraft grade aluminium castings with high strength thermoplastic electronics enclosures.

A rugged chiller suitable for the harshest environments, the Turbopower boasts a long operating life.

Designed to operate at extremely low sound levels, the low noise frequency is possible thanks to zero-vibration, even at start-up, and the elimination of the tonal problems typically found in screw compressor chillers.

This new TurboPower chiller range is the result of a unique partnership between Rhoss SPA and the University of Udine.

Energy efficiency is enhanced further by the application of electronic expansion valves, innovative heat exchange technology and highly intelligent control systems making them the quietest and most energy efficient chillers produced by Rhoss.

With offices in Lancashire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Bristol and a Head Office in Ringwood, Hampshire, Coolmation operates nationwide in chiller sales and installation, service, hire and technical support.

For further information call freephone 0800 731 5466.

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