How long do Trane chillers last?

In general, air-cooled chillers last 15 to 20 years while water-cooled chillers last 20 to 30 years.

Does Trane make chillers?

The extensive Trane chiller product line was developed based on decades of knowledge and industry leadership, and includes centrifugal, helical-rotary and scroll compressor chillers, ranging in capacities from 20 to 4,000+ tons.

What is a Cgam chiller?

The CGAM air-cooled scroll chiller offers the perfect combination of flexibility, efficiency and low noise. Available in sizes ranging from 20 to 130 tons with a compact footprint, the CGAM is one of the quieter air-cooled chillers available today.

How does a Trane centrifugal chiller work?

A centrifugal chiller uses the vapor compression cycle to chill water. It throws off the heat collected from the chilled water plus the heat from the compressor to a water loop. The water loop is cooled by a cooling tower. Centrifugal chillers are popular because they have relatively few moving parts.

Are chillers more efficient than AC?

The Chiller Difference These types of chillers can be a more energy efficient option than split system air conditioners or Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems for cooling large spaces such as large buildings or industrial facilities.

Which chiller is best?

Water-Cooled Chillers

• Water-cooled chillers are generally more efficient than air-cooled chillers.
• They have a quieter operation than air-cooled systems.
• They are suitable for both small-scale and commercial-scale cooling.
• Portable solutions are available for facilities with space constraints.

Where are Trane chillers manufactured?

Trane Inc. La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.

What does a chiller cost?

The average cost of an air-cooled chiller plant is roughly $1,300/ton while the water-cooled chiller plant is approximately $1,700/ton. For the same 200-ton chiller plant, the cost of the air-cooled chiller plant would be roughly $260,000 compared to the $340,000 to $400,000 water-cooled chiller plant.

What is the difference between screw and scroll chiller?

The two types of air cooled chillers are scroll compressor air cooled chillers and screw compressor air cooled chillers. Scroll compressors are used for the smaller air cooled chillers, and screw compressors are used for larger air cooled chillers and have a variable speed drive option for increased efficiency.

What is a screw chiller?

Screw Chiller A screw chiller is a liquid chiller that uses two rotating helical screws to provide the needed pressure to drive the vapor-compression refrigeration process. Screw chillers are more compact, quieter and contain fewer parts than their alternatives: reciprocating, centrifugal and absorption chillers.

What is the difference between screw chiller and centrifugal chiller?

Centrifugal compressors have better full-load efficiency, and screw compressors can achieve comparable part-load efficiencies. Screw compressors are also better for part-load applications because they’re stable down to about 10% capacity, whereas centrifugal compressors can begin to surge at about 20% to 40% capacity.

How much does it cost to run a chiller?

As an example, consider a 500 ton water-cooled chiller that has an efficiency of 0.80 kW/ton and a $/kWh rate of $0.065/kWh. This system would cost $26,000 annually to operate if it runs 1000 hours/year.

Are Trane parts made in China?

TAICANG, China – Trane, the air conditioning business of United States-based American Standard Companies, established its factory presence in China in 1995 with three joint ventures with existing Chinese companies. Today, the business has consolidated its manufacturing in one plant located in Taicang, Jiangsu province.