GEA Red Heat Pumps

High-performance low-charge
­ammonia industrial heat pumps
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THE GEA GROUP

is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. As the technology
leader for ammonia-based cooling and heating applications,
we offer our chillers, heat pumps and compressors to
customers worldwide. Discover more at www.gea.com/en.
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Good for the environment,

good for your savings
The future of industrial heating belongs to environmentally
friendly technologies such as heat pumps. They use a wide
variety of existing heat sources and combine performance
and energy efficiency with sustainability and low costs.

GEA Red Heat Pumps combine the potential of

heat pump technology with the natural refrigerant
­ammonia. The result? Industrial heat pumps that are
extremely environmentally friendly and efficient.
And there is more: high-end components, carefully
configured, offer high availability, reliability and
longevity. This makes them a future-proof invest-
ment, especially in the face of ever-stricter guidelines
on energy consumption, environmental compatibil-
ity and greenhouse gases.
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GEA Red Heat Pumps: one

solution, twice the efficiency
GEA Red Heat Pumps have a GWP of 0 and, depending on
the heat source, achieve water temperatures up to 80 °C –
making them a sustainable solution capable of meeting all
your future heating needs.

The refrigerant makes all the difference or 3-D-bent tubes, provide maximum safety and
There are lots of heat pumps out there. But the com- availability. Thanks to minimal weld seams in the
bination of the refrigerant ammonia with a wide refrigerant circuit, maximum safety is guaranteed
range of waste heat source options makes GEA Red even under d
­ emanding conditions.
Heat Pumps particularly attractive. With a GWP
(Global Warming Potential) of 0, the natural refrig- Flexibility is the best argument
erant ammonia complements the environmentally All series models offer maximum choice when it
friendly properties of a heat pump system – ensur- comes to liquid waste heat source options. This
ing that GEA Red Heat Pumps score very high for makes them suitable for a wide variety of applica-
ecology. tions and ensures they always provide the right
heating performance. GEA Red Heat Pumps are
Convenience meets safety particularly effective in combination with a
Thanks to their extremely compact design, Blu Chiller, the standard liquid chiller from GEA.
GEA Red Heat Pumps are very easy to install and Using both systems together provides a perfectly
maintain. Carefully selected components, such as matched solution for cooling and heating.
efficient compressors, welded plate heat exchangers
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F-Gas Regulation, BREEAM and other

­sustainability labels
GEA takes environmental protection and
­sustainability seriously.

• F-Gas Regulation: Key to the European regulation

adopted in 2014 is Global Warming Potential
(GWP). This represents an internationally accepted
environmental benchmark for the use of refriger-
ants. Based on their CO2 equivalent, the use
of various refrigerants will be severely restricted
around the world in the coming years. Ammonia,
a natural refrigerant, has a GWP of 0 and is not
affected by any restrictions.
• Sustainability labels: In accordance with leading
certification systems such as BREEAM, DGNB
and LEED, GEA heat pumps can increase the
performance rating for the sustainability of
construction projects, buildings and infrastruc-
ture projects.
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Strong solutions for

a range of industries
Powerful, compact and low-maintenance, GEA Red Heat
Pumps are used worldwide across a wide variety of industries.
And there are always new areas of application for which
­ammonia-cooled heat pumps are perfectly suited.

Heat pumps in a nutshell heating applications

GEA’s heat pump technology uses electrical energy
to raise waste heat from different sources to higher
temperatures.

Suitable heat sources include

• condensation heat from refrigeration plants process heat tap district heating floor
water heating
• groundwater and surface water
• wastewater from processes
supply, high temp
• heat created during industrial processes

The core is usually a compressor. As with refriger­

ation systems, the compressor comprises a thermo-
dynamic circuit consisting of compression, condensa- GEA Red Heat Pumps

tion, pressure reduction and evaporation. However,

heat pumps focus on the warm side, which produces
higher temperatures than a refrigeration system.
­Capable of generating a range of temperatures source, low temp
between 55 °C and 80 °C, GEA Red Heat Pumps are
suitable for a wide variety of applications.

condenser released groundwater/ waste water

heat process heat surface water

heat sources
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GEA Red Heat Pumps are used

successfully in multiple applications, such as:
• providing process heat (production processes)
GEA Red Heat Pumps are often used in combina-
tion with chillers to provide both heat and cold.
Process heat is used in production processes such
as food production, chemical process engineering
or drying processes such as wood processing.
• hot water supply for washing, showering,
cleaning and underfloor heating etc.
• district heating
District heating is already widespread in many
countries. GEA Red Heat Pumps ensure constant
flow temperatures for heating a wide range
of buildings. Usage temperatures range between
­approx. +55 °C and +80 °C.
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GEA RedAstrum – high

­performance in a small footprint
GEA’s RedAstrum is a new range of compact, highly
­standardized ammonia heat pumps featuring carefully
­selected components and a sophisticated design.
The ­benefit? Maximum efficiency and reliability in an
­exceptionally small footprint.

A new generation of screw heat pumps provides four GEA RedAstrum range provides identical advantages:
models based on the newly developed GEA Grasso M industry-­leading efficiency and heat exchanger
series 52-bar screw compressors. approach temperatures, low oil and ammonia charges,
high reliability and an exceptionally small footprint.
GEA RedAstrum heats water or similar suited fluids
to temperature levels between 55 and 80 °C and Benefits at a glance:
can be utilized in industrial processes or for local and • Heating capacity between approx.
district heating networks. 600 kW and 2000 kW
• Hot water temperature up to + 80 °C
Thanks to its innovative compact design, • Heat source between – 10 and + 40 °C
GEA RedAstrum can also be installed where • Compact footprint, one-piece design,
space is in short supply. Adapted from the highly indoor installation
successful GEA BluAstrum chillers series, the
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1 High-efficiency screw compressor 4 Optimized hot water cycle Enhanced plant safety
• High-pressure version – 52 bar • Optimized temperature approach and • Multi-stage safety chain for over-­
• Proprietary 5/6 rotor profile – industry- lowest system pressure loss pressure protection
leading COP • Individual and optimal set-up of • Double safety valve, PED-approved
• Reduced complexity, no oil pump ­condenser, oil cooler and optional • Reduced welding seams and leakage
required ­subcooler risks
• Pressure-activated suction check valve • Completely pre-piped, only one inlet/ • Insulated hot and optionally cold side,
for smooth operation one outlet connection required touch protection and minimized heat
• All common fluids supported losses
2 Sophisticated GEA OmniTM control
• User-friendly industrial PC 5 Combined evaporator/ Minimized service and maintenance
• 15.6” high-definition touch screen liquid separator • Continuous vibration surveillance of
• All common communication protocols • Fully welded vessel suitable for all the bearings
• Remote access via web browser common fluids • Easy access to wear parts when service
• Maintenance logs and full data history • Minimized ammonia charge is indicated
• Electronic Condensate Drain (ECD)
3 Stepless capacity control system for optimized capacity
• Capacity control via frequency adjustment
converter and capacity slide for
infinitely variable capacity
• Sequence control for several units
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GEA RedGenium –
the compact solution for
temperatures up to 70 °C
Compact design, efficient piston compressors and
the lowest refrigerant charges characterize the
­RedGenium series. The first choice when it comes to
maximum ­efficiency.

GEA RedGenium is a compact heat pump for small The heart of the GEA RedGenium series is the
to medium heat loads. Flexibly selected modules, extremely reliable and efficient GEA Grasso V HP
depending on the output size, combine to form a reciprocating compressor. Specially developed for the
space-saving and efficient system concept. Perfect for smaller capacity range offering heat transfer tempera-
temperatures up to 70 °C, they are ideally suited to a tures up to 70 °C, all three compressors are pressure
wide range of heat pump applications. resistant to 39 bar. Combined with efficient heat
exchangers, they are key to providing the extra
performance that RedGenium stands for.

Benefits at a glance
• Heating capacity between 500 kW and 1100 kW
• Hot water temperature up to +70 °C
• Compact footprint, one-piece design, indoor
installation
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1 High pressure reciprocating 3 Stepless capacity control 5 Evaporator-liquid-separation unit

compressor • Speed control via a frequency • Flooded evaporation
• GEA Grasso V HP 39 bar(a) version converter and cylinder switch-off • Fully welded plate heat exchanger
• GEA reciprocating technology for • Continuous capacity adjustment • Low ammonia content
highest volumetric efficiency ­between 500 and 1500 rpm • Electronic Condensate Drain (ECD)
• Simplified design without oil separator • Optimized power control system
and cylinder head cooling 4 Optimized hot water circuit
• Motor valve for safe shut-off on the • Optimized degree of heat transfer and High plant safety
­suction side at standstill minimal pressure loss • Multi-stage safety chain against excess
• External oil pump for safe oil supply in • Individual, optimal construction of pressure
all operating states desuperheater, condenser and subcooler • Double safety valve with shuttle valve
• Integrated air-cooled oil cooler connected in series and PED approval
• Completely pre-piped, only connection • Minimal number of welded seams;
2 GEA Omni™ control panel required at heating medium inlet and reduced risk of leakage
• User-friendly touch panel outlet • Isolation of the hot and (optional)
• 15.6" high-resolution display • Suitable for all common heating media cold side, minimal heat loss
• All common communication protocols
• Remote access via Ethernet/ Simple service and minimal
web browser ­maintenance cost
• Storage of maintenance logs and • Maintenance monitor (via GEA OmniTM)
data history • Good accessibility for servicing
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TECHNICAL DATA

Series Type Secondary Heat Heating COP 3) Dimensions 4) Weight

refrigerant carrier capacity (mm) (kg)
temperature (°C) (kW)
(°C)

in/out in/out line L W H incl.

motor

40 / 70 1,120 1) 5.7 8,200

HE 40 / 35 6,000 1,600 2,250
70 / 80 1,000 1) 3.8 10,275

40 / 70 1,320 1) 5.9 8,375

HG 40 / 35 6,000 1,600 2,250
70 / 80 1,185 1) 3.9 10,825

40 / 70 1,740 1) 6.0 10,850

MH 40 / 35 7,000 1,800 2,350
70 / 80 1,545 1) 4.1 12,800
GEA RedAstrum 40 / 70 2,000 1) 6.1 11,150
ML 40 / 35 7,000 1,800 2,350
70 / 80 1,700 1) 3.9 13,225

HH 12 / 6 40 / 65 770 1) 5.7 6,000 1,600 2,250 7,950

LL 12 / 6 40 / 65 890 1)
5.8 6,000 1,600 2,350 8,400

MM 12 / 6 40 / 65 1,160 1) 5.9 6,000 1,600 2,350 9,575

NN 12 / 6 40 / 65 1,430 1) 6.0 7,000 1,800 2,350 11,500

500 27 / 22 50 / 70 553 2)
5.4 4,900 1,600 2,200 4,980

GEA RedGenium 800 27 / 22 50 / 70 829 2) 5.5 5,300 1,600 2,300 5,950

1100 27 / 22 50 / 70 1,105 2) 5.5 5,700 1,600 2,400 6,960

1)
 3,600 rpm
2)
 1,500 rpm
3)
 COP (coefficient of performance) = heating capacity / power consumption at net, GEA RedAstrum types HH/LL/MM/NN COP combined = cooling and heating capacity /
power consumption at net
4)
 Dimensions and weights are based on standard exemplary applications. Values can differ depending on the specific operating conditions!
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Six reasons to choose

GEA Red Heat Pumps
GEA Red Heat Pumps are used across a wide range of industries and
applications. As well as being economical, they are easy to use, do not
require much maintenance and are very safe. They meet the growing
demand for reliable, long-lasting heat pumps.

1. Compact ammonia heat pumps 5. Functional design

• Highly effective solutions that save space • Well-matched model range
• Stiff construction for low noise emissions
2. High efficiency • Optimized pipe layout for minimal pressure losses
• Frequency converters for infinitely variable
speed control 6. Sustainability
• Low operating and maintenance costs • The refrigerant ammonia (R717) is climate friendly
• Does not require much refrigerant and has a GWP of 0, future-proof and provides
exceptionally high volumetric efficiency
3. Simple plug-and-play solution • High-efficiency values and durable components
• Delivered in a single unit that minimize the use of resources
• Small footprint • GEA know-how: more than 100 years of
• Easy to install ­experience with ammonia

4. Reliability
• High availability and long product lifetime
• Industry-tested components
• GEA on-site service
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International airport relies on

GEA RedAstrum Heat Pumps
Worldwide, heating is mostly provided using fossile fuels. This is not only
expensive, but also harms the environment. The alternative is GEA Red
Heat Pumps. These have been proven at a large international airport
where two GEA RedAstrum units provide warm water heating while
protecting the climate and lowering operating costs at the same time.

Fossil fuels damage the earth’s climate. Consequently, The system’s efficient screw compressors and the
some governments are already restricting their use configuration of the heat exchangers offer numerous
for heat generation. The installation of environmentally advantages and make the system particularly energy
friendly heat pumps offers the perfect alternative. efficient. Thanks to its modern design, integrated
Not only do they make a significant contribution to safety components and small footprint, the Red­
reducing the greenhouse effect, but also offer financial Astrum range is very reliable and universally install-
benefits. able. To implement this sustainable and future-proof
heating system, the airport operator found exactly
Two GEA RedAstrum heat pumps installed at an the right partner in GEA.
international airport heat water and feed the local
district heating network. Using the groundwater
heated to approx. 20 °C (which is first used to cool
the building, then re-cooled by the GEA RedAstrum
before returned to the nature) as the source of the
heat pump, the two units generate 2 MW and tem-
peratures up to 72 °C to heat the building.
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