WATER-COOLED / ENGINEERED SYSTEMS

PRODUCT CATEGORY / 01

Water Cooled Chiller Manufacturer

A water cooled chiller transfers process or building heat to a condenser-water circuit, which normally rejects that heat through a cooling tower or another engineered heat sink. Correct selection requires the complete operating point—not a nominal tonnage alone. Chilled-fluid temperatures and flow, condenser-water temperatures and flow, fluid properties, fouling allowance, load profile and electrical supply all affect capacity, input power and COP.

PROCESS COOLING / HVAC 3–1,000 RT model-specific selection
3–1,000 RTpublished category range
5–15°Cstandard chilled water
12/7°Cstandard inlet / outlet
30 daysstandard lead time

ENGINEERING OVERVIEW

Water cooled chiller systems selected for the full operating point.

A water cooled chiller transfers process or building heat to a condenser-water circuit, which normally rejects that heat through a cooling tower or another engineered heat sink. Correct selection requires the complete operating point—not a nominal tonnage alone. Chilled-fluid temperatures and flow, condenser-water temperatures and flow, fluid properties, fouling allowance, load profile and electrical supply all affect capacity, input power and COP.

GESON supplies engineered water cooled chiller packages for industrial process cooling and HVAC projects. Scroll or screw compressor configurations are selected from the required duty and operating profile. Model-specific capacity, efficiency, materials, refrigerant, compressor arrangement and operating limits are confirmed in the written selection.

Review selection inputs

SELECTION DOSSIER

Technical information for a defensible chiller selection.

Capacity, power, COP and water-side requirements must be compared at the same defined operating point. The following content preserves the source engineering guidance for procurement and project review.

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Data Required for Water Cooled Chiller Selection

Provide the following project data before comparing prices or nominal capacity. If the cooling load is unknown, send the process heat input, material mass, batch time and required pull-down time so the duty can be calculated.

Project inputEngineering purpose
Application and loadProcess, equipment, required net cooling load and operating hours — Defines duty, staging and redundancy
Chilled-fluid temperaturesEntering and leaving temperatures — Defines evaporator duty and compressor lift
Chilled-fluid flowDesign flow and allowable pressure drop — Supports heat-balance and pump selection
FluidWater or secondary fluid; glycol type and concentration — Changes heat transfer, viscosity, pressure drop and freeze protection
Condenser waterEntering and leaving temperatures, flow and water quality — Defines heat-rejection condition and condenser selection
Site conditionDesign wet bulb, maximum ambient, altitude and indoor/outdoor location — Affects tower and equipment design
Electrical supplyVoltage, phase and frequency — Defines motors, controls and electrical components
Project requirementsDestination country, applicable code, installation constraints and required documentation — Defines project and certificate scope
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Scroll vs Screw Water Cooled Chillers

Compressor type alone does not determine system efficiency. Compare net cooling capacity, compressor input, water-side pressure drop and part-load performance at the same published rating conditions. Confirm whether quoted COP includes only the refrigeration package or also includes chilled-water pumps, condenser-water pumps and cooling-tower fans.

Typical selection logicScroll configuration: Modular compressors can suit smaller duties or staged capacity control. Screw configuration: Often evaluated for larger or continuous process loads.
Part-load controlScroll configuration: Compressor staging. Screw configuration: Compressor unloading or variable-speed control when specified.
RedundancyScroll configuration: Multiple refrigerant circuits or compressor stages may be specified. Screw configuration: Multiple compressors or circuits may be evaluated for critical duty.
Engineering reviewFinal choice depends on load profile, chilled-fluid temperature, condenser-water condition, efficiency target, maintenance plan and project budget.
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Rated Capacity, Power and COP

Cooling capacity, input power and COP must be stated at a defined operating point. A nominal refrigeration-ton value cannot be treated as guaranteed site capacity when the leaving-fluid temperature, entering-fluid temperature, flow, condenser-water temperature or glycol concentration changes.

  • Net cooling capacity: confirm the capacity available to the process at the stated chilled-fluid and condenser-water conditions.
  • Input power: identify whether the figure covers compressors only or also pumps, fans, heaters and controls.
  • COP: compare units only at identical rating conditions and with identical equipment boundaries.
  • Part-load performance: review the expected load profile instead of relying only on a full-load point.
  • Pressure drop: use evaporator and condenser pressure-drop data when selecting pumps.
  • GESON provides model-specific performance data with the written quotation after the design conditions are agreed. Universal capacity, power or COP claims are not used as substitutes for a project selection.
04 / HEAT REJECTION

Condenser-Water and Cooling-Tower Requirements

The condenser-water circuit carries both the evaporator load and compressor heat to the heat-rejection equipment. The cooling tower or alternative heat sink must therefore be selected for total heat rejection, not only nominal chiller capacity. Required inputs include design wet-bulb temperature, tower approach and range, condenser-water flow, water quality and the approved minimum and maximum condenser-water temperatures.

Water treatment, filtration, bleed control and tube or passage cleaning are part of reliable operation. Actual requirements depend on local water chemistry, materials and the selected heat exchanger. Pump head must cover piping, valves, condenser pressure drop and the heat-rejection equipment at design flow.

05 / PROCESS FLUIDS

Process Fluids, Glycol and Low-Temperature Duty

Water is common for above-freezing duty. Propylene glycol, ethylene glycol or another approved secondary fluid may be required for freeze protection or low-temperature process service. The exact fluid and concentration must be declared because they change specific heat, density, viscosity, heat-transfer performance and pump pressure drop.

Low leaving-fluid temperature does not define a standard chiller by itself. Selection must also include return temperature, flow, glycol concentration, ambient or condenser-water condition, pull-down requirement and operating profile. GESON confirms the achievable temperature range and capacity for the selected model in writing.

06 / REFRIGERANT SCOPE

Refrigerant and Project Scope

GESON can supply new chillers using R454B or R513A where the selected equipment, destination requirements and written project scope permit. Refrigerant choice affects safety classification, components, controls, installation and service procedures. It is confirmed for the exact model rather than promised as a universal option.

GESON can also provide parts or refrigerant-related service for legacy GESON R22 equipment. This does not mean that R22 is specified for new equipment or that a refrigerant conversion is automatically approved. The original unit, local rules, component compatibility and service scope must be reviewed first.

07 / CONTROLS & RELIABILITY

Construction, Controls and Reliability Review

The written submittal should identify compressor configuration, evaporator and condenser type, wetted materials, refrigerant circuits, controls, electrical supply, design pressure, protection devices and connection requirements. Materials are selected from fluid chemistry, water quality, corrosion risk, pressure and temperature; they should not be assumed from a generic product page.

For critical processes, review staged capacity, independent circuits, standby pumps, alarms, remote communications and the consequence of a shutdown. Applicable GESON units have 40,000-hour trouble-free operating capability within the approved application, installation, operation and maintenance conditions. Model-specific scope must be confirmed in writing.

MANUFACTURER REVIEW

Your expert water chiller manufacturer.

GESON focuses on industrial and commercial chilled-water applications, with model-specific review for process loads, HVAC systems and project requirements.

GESON water-cooled screw chiller standardized production line
STANDARDIZED PRODUCTION

A controlled manufacturing route

GESON applies inspection and quality-control points across the manufacturing process so the selected water cooled chiller can be reviewed as an engineered package.

GESON water chiller testing laboratory before delivery
QUALITY TESTING

Testing before delivery

Factory pressure checks, run testing and pre-delivery review are completed for the approved model and operating conditions before shipment.

Finished GESON screw chillers prepared for delivery
DELIVERY SUPPORT

Prepared for safe delivery

The written project scope confirms lead time, packaging, delivery requirements and the documentation that applies to the selected unit.

GESON factory chiller commissioning and after-sale support
AFTER-SALE SERVICE

Support after installation

GESON can support commissioning, maintenance and technical questions according to the selected model, installation conditions and service scope.

TOP BRAND COMPONENTS

Core components selected for the complete chiller package.

Component selection is confirmed for the selected model, operating point, refrigerant, electrical supply and destination requirements.

01 / COMPRESSOR

High-efficiency screw compressor

Branded semi-hermetic screw compressor platforms are selected for the required duty, refrigerant and operating conditions.

02 / CONTROLS

PLC programmable controller

The control system can monitor outlet temperature and operating conditions, record alarms and support approved communication options.

03 / HEAT EXCHANGER

Shell-and-tube heat exchanger

Shell-and-tube evaporator and condenser configurations support service access, water-side review and the required heat-transfer duty.

04 / REFRIGERATION

Stable refrigerant circuit

Expansion valves, filter driers and related refrigeration components are confirmed for the exact model and refrigerant scope.

05 / ELECTRICAL

Industrial electrical components

Contactors, relays, thermal protection and pressure controls are selected to support reliable unit operation.

06 / APPLICATION

Process cooling integration

The complete package is reviewed around load profile, fluid, flow, temperature, heat rejection and project requirements.

APPLICATION FIT

Process cooling designed around the load.

Water cooled chillers may be selected for plastics processing, chemical processes, food and beverage production, metal finishing, machine tools, data or facility cooling and other continuous process loads. Each application requires its own load calculation, fluid and material review, temperature-control tolerance and redundancy assessment.

Plastics processingChemical processesFood and beverageMetal finishingMachine toolsData and facility coolingPharmaceutical productionMRI and laser coolingHotels and central HVAC

COMMISSIONING / 08

Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance

  • Confirm foundations, service clearances, lifting access and indoor ventilation.
  • Flush the water circuits and install strainers, flow proof, vents, drains and suitable expansion provisions.
  • Verify chilled-water and condenser-water flow before enabling compressors.
  • Coordinate chiller, pumps and cooling-tower controls so heat rejection is available before loading.
  • Record temperatures, pressures, flow, voltage and current during commissioning for the approved operating point.
  • Maintain water chemistry, clean heat-transfer surfaces and follow the model-specific maintenance schedule.
  • Applicable units can be supplied with CE and ISO documentation, subject to the selected model and the written certificate scope. Standard configurations have a fixed lead time of 30 working days after the technical conditions, drawings, payment terms and other written conditions are agreed.

SELECTION FAQ

Questions buyers ask before specifying a water cooled chiller.

Answers are based on the current GESON category content and should be confirmed against the final model-specific selection.

01What information is required to size a water cooled chiller?

Provide the application, design load, chilled-fluid temperatures and flow, condenser-water conditions, fluid or glycol data, electrical supply and operating profile. See the selection data table above for the complete input list.

02Is nominal tonnage the actual cooling capacity?

Not necessarily. Confirm net capacity at the stated chilled-fluid, flow, condenser-water and fluid conditions; the written selection defines the project operating point.

03Should I choose a scroll or screw water cooled chiller?

The choice depends on duty, load profile, temperature range, redundancy, efficiency target, maintenance plan and budget. GESON confirms the compressor arrangement after reviewing the operating conditions.

04Does a water cooled chiller require a cooling tower?

It requires an engineered heat sink for the condenser-water circuit. A cooling tower is common, but another approved heat-rejection system may be used when selected for the total heat-rejection duty and site conditions.

05Can GESON supply R454B or R513A water cooled chillers?

Yes, where the selected model, destination requirements and written project scope permit. Refrigerant and certificate scope are confirmed in the quotation.

06What is the standard lead time?

Standard configurations have a 30-working-day lead time after technical conditions, drawings, payment terms and other written conditions are agreed. Project-specific scope is confirmed in writing.

MODEL-SPECIFIC PROPOSAL

Share your operating point with the GESON engineering team.

Send your application, required cooling load, entering and leaving chilled-fluid temperatures, flow, fluid and glycol concentration, condenser-water temperatures and flow, design wet bulb or ambient condition, power supply and destination country. GESON will review the operating point and prepare a model-specific selection and quotation.

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