An industrial water-cooled chiller is a refrigeration system specifically designed to remove heat from industrial processes or equipment by circulating chilled water. It is commonly used in industries such as plastics manufacturing, chemical processing, food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, and more.
The basic working principle of a water-cooled industrial chiller involves four main components: a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, and an expansion valve.
1. Compressor: The compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant gas, raising its temperature and pressure.
2. Evaporator: The high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant from the compressor enters the evaporator, where it absorbs heat from the process or equipment that needs cooling. This heat exchange causes the refrigerant to evaporate into a low-pressure gas.