Trane CGWF - Manual (Page 12)

CG-PRC012-EN 12
Unit Location
Units should be installed indoors where
exposure to rain or water splash is
minimal. A level foundation or flooring
must be provided which will support at
least 150 percent of the operating weight
of the unit. The chiller foundation must be
rigid to reduce vibration transmission to a
minimum. Use of vibration isolators is
recommended for applications with
sensitive vibration and noise criteria.
Allow service clearance for compressor
removal as well as evaporator and
condenser tube removal.
Condenser Water Limitations
Water-cooled scroll chillers start and
operate satisfactorily over a range of load
conditions with uncontrolled entering
water temperature.
Reducing the condenser water
temperature is an effective method of
lowering the power input required.
However, by reducing the condenser
water temperature beyond certain limits,
the effect causes a reduction in the
pressure drop across the thermal
expansion valve to a point when system
instability may occur.
In general, continuous machine operation
with entering condenser water
temperature below 60°F [15.5°C] is not
recommended. When the condenser
water temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F [15.5°C], it is recommended
that some form of condenser water
temperature control be used to ensure
optimal machine performance.
Water Treatment
Use of untreated or improperly treated
water in chillers may result in scaling,
erosion, corrosion, algae or slime. It is
recommended that the services of a
qualified water treatment specialist be
engaged to determine what treatment, if
any, is advisable. Trane assumes no
responsibility for the results of untreated,
or improperly treated water.
Water Pumps
Avoid specifying or using 3600 rpm, 60
Hz [3000 rpm, 50 Hz] condenser water
and chilled water pumps. Such pumps
may operate with objectional noise and
vibration. In addition, a low frequency
beat may occur due to the slight
difference in operating rpm between
water pumps and scroll compressor
motors. Where noise and vibration-free
operation is important, Trane
encourages the use of 1750 rpm, 60 Hz
[1450 rpm, 50 Hz] pumps.
Remote Condenser
Remote condensers should be located
as close as possible to the chiller to
ensure minimum pressure drops of
discharge refrigerant. If non-Trane
condensers are provided, a subcooling
circuit must be provided in order to
achieve cataloged performances
(16°F [-8.9°C] subcooling).
Application
Considerations