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2022
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Factors to consider when customizing industrial chillers
Non-standard customized chiller units represent a significant portion of fixed equipment expenditure in factories. Therefore, chiller selection should be approached cautiously. Below, Kaideli chiller experts introduce six factors to consider when choosing non-standard equipment.
Non-standard customized chillers are also a significant fixed equipment expense for factories. Careful chiller selection is crucial. Below, Kaideli chiller experts introduce six factors to consider for non-standard equipment.
First, Chiller Application Scenario Factors
The application scenarios of chillers vary across industries, including chemicals, petroleum, machinery, surface treatment, new materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Chiller selection must be tailored accordingly. For example, in flammable and explosive environments, inform the manufacturer to customize an explosion-proof enclosure; in harsh, corrosive environments, select a stainless steel casing.
Different temperatures require different chiller equipment. For example, the food and beverage industry typically requires freezing equipment operating between -25°C and 5°C, necessitating low-temperature chillers or ethylene glycol chillers.
Second, Chiller Configuration Selection Factors
Identical chiller equipment can cost 100,000 yuan from a reputable manufacturer, while a small workshop might produce a similar unit for under 20,000 yuan, but the quality difference is vast!
A customer shared their experience with Kaideli, regretting their decision to choose a cheaper option, which resulted in premature equipment failure and an untraceable manufacturer. They eventually had to use a Kaideli chiller to resume normal production.
This serves as a costly lesson. Industry professionals must consider this factor. The brands of commonly used components, such as compressors, expansion valves, control systems, and fans, should be clearly specified in the vendor's quotation and will significantly impact the overall chiller's lifespan.
Third, Chiller Selection Based on Water Usage
Water-cooled chillers have high water quality requirements; otherwise, the condenser may be damaged, leading to heat exchange problems. Air-cooled chillers are less demanding on water quality but have space limitations for heat dissipation.
Based on Kaideli's customer equipment selection analysis, air-cooled chillers are more common in experimental, educational, and research projects, while water-cooled chillers are predominantly used in industrial settings due to their higher cooling efficiency and energy savings.