Preventative Chiller Maintenance
Prevent Expensive Industrial Chiller Repairs
Preventative chiller maintenance is essential for ensuring the longevity, efficiency, and reliability of a chiller system. Chillers play a crucial role in commercial, industrial, and HVAC applications by regulating temperatures for various processes. Regular maintenance can prevent unexpected breakdowns, improve energy efficiency, and extend the lifespan of the equipment.
One of the primary benefits of preventative maintenance is the reduction of costly repairs. Without regular inspections, minor issues such as refrigerant leaks, clogged filters, or worn-out components can escalate into major failures, leading to expensive repairs and downtime. Addressing small issues early prevents costly system failures and ensures uninterrupted operation.
Energy efficiency is another key reason for maintaining chillers. A well-maintained chiller consumes less energy compared to a neglected one. Dirty condenser coils, incorrect refrigerant levels, or malfunctioning components can force the system to work harder, increasing energy consumption and operational costs. Routine maintenance, including cleaning coils, checking refrigerant levels, and ensuring proper airflow, keeps the system running optimally and reduces energy waste.
Extend The Lifespan Of Your Chiller
Additionally, preventative maintenance extends the lifespan of a chiller. Chillers represent a significant investment, and replacing them prematurely due to neglect can be costly. Regular maintenance helps avoid excessive wear and tear, prolonging the unit’s operational life and delaying the need for replacement.
Proper chiller maintenance also enhances safety and compliance. Faulty chillers can pose safety risks due to refrigerant leaks, electrical failures, or overheating. Regular inspections help identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring the equipment operates safely and meets regulatory standards.
Other preventative measures includes checking the correct levels of Glycol are in the system. This is where we introduce the Cool Gauge RT-100, a robust, reliable and consistent way to Monitor the level of all common anti-freeze agents commonly used in process chilled water systems.
The Solution - The Cool Gauge RT-100
The Cool Gauge RT-100 is an advanced, reliable solution for monitoring antifreeze levels in process chilled water systems. It offers continuous, accurate measurements of common heat transfer fluids (HTFs) such as Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG), Mono-Propylene Glycol (MPG), ALV, and ALV+, along with system temperature readings.
Equipped with 4-20mA and RS485 Modbus capabilities, the RT-100 enables seamless integration with existing Building Management Systems (BMS) or standalone panels, allowing real-time data access. Its advanced microprocessor features an OLED display and an integrated datalogger capable of storing up to 56 days or 80,000 data points of operational temperature and concentration values.
By maintaining optimal HTF concentrations, the RT-100 helps preserve efficient fluid viscosity, leading to reduced energy consumption and operational costs. It also minimizes manual sampling errors and prevents potential glycol overdosing, which can increase fluid viscosity and pumping costs. Furthermore, the RT-100 provides early warnings of potential issues, such as low glycol levels, through alerts via email or SMS, enhancing system protection and reducing the risk of freeze damage.
Incorporating the Cool Gauge RT-100 into antifreeze monitoring protocols ensures precise control over cooling systems, promoting efficiency, cost savings, and system longevity.
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Adiabatic Cooling System - Control HTF dosing for an aerospace engineering company
The Requirement
A clearly identified need for greater control and management of the site’s ‘production critical’ adiabatic cooling system. One of the key parameters to be kept under strict control is the HTF level, as, by monitoring and controlling the optimum HTF (inhibited) reserve, the system receives the necessary protection from freezing, corrosion and scale. Continuous collection of vital HTF data by Cool Gauge is delivered to the controller via Cool Gauge’s RS485 capability which effectively enables accurate dosage of the selected HTF to the system.
The HTF reserve is maintained accurately by adjustable high and low set-points in the controller. This data can also be seen by remote viewers in real-time, and, if necessary, alerts sent to operators via text or email if the set-points are breached. This facility warns operators of any impending problems such as drops in the HTF level due to leaks.
The Data
This graph shows data as viewed by operators after logging in to the cloud account. It can be seen that steady HTF conditions are maintained over the 13 month time-scale selected. Fluctuations, such as those seen if a manual shot dose of HTF is made, can be easily noted as a rise in the monitored level. The on-going HTF system average is shown in the grey box. Any historical data can also be seen by adjusting the start and finish dates in the cloud website.
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Most Recent News
Cool-Gauge is in ACR News!
“Exciting news! Cool-Gauge is featured in the latest edition of ACR News! We are thrilled to announce that our innovative product, the Cool-Gauge RT-100 cooling system monitoring device, was recently highlighted in an article published by ACR News. This article shines a spotlight on the advanced technology and unique features of our RT-100, which offers unparalleled monitoring capabilities for cooling systems, helping to improve efficiency and reliability. We’re proud to be commited to innovation and customer satisfaction in the HVAC industry!”
