跳至主要内容

What are the advantages of using glycol in chillers?

 Using glycol in chillers offers several advantages, including:

Lower Freezing Point: Glycol mixtures have a much lower freezing point than water, which prevents the coolant from freezing in the chiller system, especially in low-temperature applications. This property makes glycol ideal for environments where temperatures can drop below the freezing point of water.

Improved Heat Transfer Efficiency: Glycol enhances the heat transfer properties of the coolant, which can improve the overall efficiency of the chiller system. This results in better cooling performance and energy savings.
low temperature glycol chillers
Corrosion Inhibition: Glycol-based coolants often contain corrosion inhibitors that protect the metal components of the chiller system from rust and corrosion. This extends the lifespan of the equipment and reduces maintenance costs.

Enhanced Fluid Stability: Glycol solutions are chemically stable and less likely to degrade over time compared to other coolants. This stability ensures consistent performance and reduces the need for frequent fluid replacement.

Wide Temperature Range: Glycol chillers can operate effectively across a wide range of temperatures, making them suitable for various industrial applications, from low-temperature cooling to high-temperature heat rejection.

Reduced Risk of Biological Growth: Glycol inhibits the growth of bacteria and algae, which can be a problem in water-only systems. This reduces the need for biocides and other chemical treatments, lowering maintenance costs and complexity.

Non-Flammability: Most glycol solutions are non-flammable, making them safer to use in environments where flammable coolants might pose a risk.

Compatibility with Various Systems: Glycol is compatible with a wide range of materials commonly used in chiller systems, including metals and plastics, reducing the risk of material degradation or failure.

Lower Viscosity at Low Temperatures: Glycol solutions maintain lower viscosity at low temperatures compared to pure water, which helps in maintaining fluid flow and reducing the load on pumps and other components.

Environmental and Safety Considerations: Propylene glycol, in particular, is less toxic and more environmentally friendly compared to ethylene glycol. This makes it a preferred choice in applications where there is a risk of coolant leakage into the environment or contact with food and beverages.

SHENZHEN OUMAL REFRIGERATION MACHINERY CO.,LTD. :
Our factory has been committed to the design and manufacture of glycol chiller system for more than 15 years.Welcome to order industrial glycol chiller system.Factory direct sale!

评论

此博客中的热门博文

Constant Temperature Swimming Pool Heat Pump Unit | Hstarschiller.com

  We all know that winter swimming has many advantages: 1. It can enhance cardiovascular function. 2. The stimulation of cold water can close the peripheral blood vessels, increase the blood supply of important organs such as heart, brain, liver and spleen, so that more oxygen can be delivered to brain cells in time, which is conducive to the elimination of nervous system fatigue. 3. The skin of those who insist on winter swimming is ruddy, shiny and elastic. And people also hope to enjoy the fun of swimming in winter, but not everyone can bear it.  Hstars group constant temperature swimming pool heat pump  can be a good solution. 1. Demand analysis of swimming pool with constant temperature Constant temperature swimming pool, also known as indoor constant temperature swimming pool; that is, the temperature of the water in the pool heating system is maintained at 26~28℃, which is suitable for the temperature of the human body. When the indoor swimming pool is designed, th...

How to design a water chiller system with AHU for pharmaceutical factory workshop | Hstarschiller.com

  Nowadays, it’s become more and more aware of pharmaceutical enterprises to realize the significance of building an efficient and green to environment cooling system in the factory, because it can not only help the owner to save the running cost but also contribute to the society by reducing the emissions, especially for those developed countries . But how to design a simple but energy saving cooling system with clean workshop? Below we are going to give you a real case for your reference to help you understand well, especially for those are quite new to the water chiller system field. Firstly,this project has been done by  H.Stars Group  ,including the system design,equipment manufacturing and installation etc. Below is the detailed project overview to help you understand the owner’s requirement . Project address: one of the pharmaceutical factories located in China Project desire: Requesting a constant temperature with humidity for oral solid preparation workshop Proje...

Where are water-cooled chillers used? What is a chiller used for?

  Water-cooled chiller   is a cooling water device that can provide constant temperature, constant current and constant pressure. A chiller is a machine that achieves refrigeration through vapor compression or absorption cycles. These liquids can flow through heat exchangers to cool the air or equipment. The industrial chiller can always output ice water with a lower temperature than the ambient temperature. It can be used wherever cooling is required, either direct cooling or indirect heat exchange. The main components of a water-cooled chiller are compressor, condenser, evaporator, water pump, and water tank. Chillers have a wide range of applications. The chiller can be used to cool the injection mold, improve the quality of plastic products, cool the vacuum coating, control the temperature of the vacuum coating machine, cool the food industry, fast cooling processing, chemical industry, effectively control the temperature of chemicals, cooling buildings, concrete fast Cool...