And The Cool Gauge RT-100
Industrial process water chillers play a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperatures for machinery, production processes, and various industrial applications. These chillers remove excess heat from equipment, ensuring efficient operation and preventing overheating, which can lead to costly downtime and equipment failure. They are widely used in industries such as food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, plastics manufacturing, and metalworking.
One of the key components in an industrial chiller system is the cooling fluid, which is typically water or a mixture of water and glycol. Glycol, a type of antifreeze, is essential in many chiller systems, especially in environments where freezing temperatures may be a concern. It helps prevent the water in the system from freezing, which could otherwise damage pipes, pumps, and heat exchangers.
Maintaining the correct glycol levels is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, an inadequate glycol concentration can lead to freezing, causing blockages and potential damage to system components. Secondly, too much glycol can reduce the efficiency of the chiller system since glycol has a lower heat transfer capacity than pure water.
This means that excessive glycol levels can lead to higher energy consumption and reduced cooling performance.
Additionally, glycol serves as a corrosion inhibitor, protecting metal components from rust and scale buildup. However, if glycol levels are not properly monitored, the fluid can degrade over time, leading to acidity and potential system damage.
Regular testing and maintenance of glycol levels ensure that the chiller system remains efficient, reliable, and long-lasting.
By carefully balancing glycol levels, industries can optimize their chiller performance, prevent costly repairs, and maintain consistent process temperatures, ultimately improving operational efficiency and product quality.
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 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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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.
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.
“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!”
