CF Series Portable Chiller : Air & Water-Cooled : 5 - 40 Tons
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TEMPTEK, INC.
525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142
317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277
Email: service@Temptek.com
C.
PROCESS FLOW ADJUSTMENTS
1.
The operator must determine and set proper water flow rate for the most efficient
and trouble free operation.
a.
Water flow rate through the process is determined by the pressure losses
in the process loop. Generally, higher flow rates result in turbulent flow
achieving maximum temperature control and lower maintenance. Since
the evaporator in most liquid chillers is flow sensitive, the efficiency of
operation is directly related to the flow of liquid.
b.
Maximum chiller efficiency is obtained at approximately 2.4 gpm per
ton of rated capacity. Low liquid flow can reduce efficiency and in some
cases allow ice to develop in the evaporator which can damage the
evaporator. Excessive liquid flow will trip the motor overload protection
circuit.
2.
Switch on the illuminated ON/OFF SWITCH to activate the process pump. Wait
a few moments to allow air to be purge from system. Observe the COOLANT
pressure gauge for steady readout. Check unit for low and high flow..
3.
LOW FLOW
If a low flow condition is present, be sure all process valves are open. If all
process valves are open and a low flow conditions exists, consider the following:
a.
Low flow can cause the low refrigerant pressure limit switch to trip.
b.
To operate under a low flow condition it is necessary to install a flow
bypass in the process circuitry. This will allow a portion of the flow to
bypass the process and return directly to the chiller. This keeps the total
flow above the cutoff point. The illustration below show a typical bypass
loop.
c.
Some models may have a factory installed bypass. Follow the instruction
in paragraph “d” below to adjust the low flow bypass.
d.
Adjusting the Low Flow Bypass:
For Manual Low Flow Bypass Valves: Start with the bypass completely
closed and gradually open the valve until the low refrigerant pressure
Typical low flow by-pass loop
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