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Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser — Selection Procedure 2

EVAPORATOR TON METHOD

Recold MC Series evaporative condenser models may be the system evaporator ton load. Select the standard unit model
selected by using one of two different methods. The simplest number which is greater than or equal to the result.
method is based on evaporator ton load and is intended for Example:
open type reciprocating compressor applications only.
Given:
The second method is based on the total heat of rejection,
which provides a more comprehensive and accurate selection. Evaporator Load, R-22 75 Tons
In addition to selecting units for open type reciprocating Entering Air Wet Bulb 72°F
compressor systems, this method may be applied to selecting Condensing Temperature 105°F
condensers for systems with centrifugal, hermetic reciprocating
or rotary screw type compressors. The total heat of rejection Suction Temperature 30°F
method can be found on page 3. Selection:
SELECTION USING EVAPORATOR TON METHOD: Evaporator Capacity Factor = 0.86
The MC condenser model numbers in Table 1 are equal to Suction Pressure Capacity Factor = 1.03
the unit capacity in evaporator tons at standard conditions for
75 Tons x 0.86 x 1.03 = 66.4 Corrected Tons
refrigerant 12, 22, 404/507, 134 and 502 at 105°F condensing
temperature, 40°F suction temperature and 78°F wet bulb. To Select Model MC70 since its model number is greater
select a unit for non-standard conditions, enter Tables 2 and than the design corrected evaporator load.
Table 3 to select capacity correction factors and multiply times

TABLE NO. 1: Standard Conditions

MC Model Number and Capacity

50 60 70 90 100 110 130 150 170 200 220 250 280 300 340

TABLE NO. 2: Evaporator Capacity Factors

Refrigerants R22, R404/507, R134 — Non-Standard Conditions

Cond. Pressure Cond. Wet Bulb Temperature
PSIG Temperature °F
R134A R22 °F 50 55 60 65 68 70 72 75 78 80 85 90
95.2 155.7 85 1.05 1.16 1.33 1.61 1.87 1.98 2.26 2.80
104.3 168.4 90 .90 .98 1.11 1.28 1.43 1.54 1.72 1.96 2.33 2.70
113.9 181.8 95 .75 .85 .93 1.04 1.12 1.18 1.28 1.39 1.59 1.75 2.50
124.1 195.9 100 .70 .75 .81 .88 .93 .97 1.03 1.11 1.22 1.32 1.70 2.53
134.9 210.8 105 .63 .66 .70 .76 .79 .83 .86 .93 1.00 1.05 1.27 1.67
146.3 226.4 110 .57 .60 .63 .67 .70 .72 .75 .80 .85 .89 1.02 1.26
158.4 242.7 115 .54 .57 .60 .63 .64 .66 .69 .73 .75 .84 .99
171.1 259.9 120 .53 .55 .56 .58 .60 .63 .65 .70 .81

Evap Load x Factors = Corrected Tons

TABLE NO. 3: Suction Pressure Capacity Factors

Suction R-134A 3.6 2.0 6.5 12.0 18.4 26.1 35.0 45.4

Pressure PSIG R-22 10.2 16.5 24.0 32.8 43.0 54.9 68.5 84.0

Suction Temperature °F -20 -10 0 +10 +20 +30 +40 +50

Capacity Factor 1.32 1.23 1.17 1.11 1.07 1.03 1.00 .97
Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser — Selection Procedure 3

HEAT OF REJECTION METHOD Example:

Many times, the specification for an evaporative condenser will Given:
be expressed in “Total Heat Rejection” (THR) at the condenser, Compressor Evaporator Capacity 51 Tons
rather than the net refrigeration effect at the evaporator.
Basically, Total Heat Rejection is the sum of the compressor Entering Air Wet Bulb 75°F
capacity in BTUH and the heat corresponding to the brake Condensing Temperature 105°F
horsepower (bhp) in BTUH for open type compressors or to the
Type of Compressor Hermetic R-22
kilowatt (kW) input in BTUH for hermetic compressors.
Compressor kW Input 49.0 kW
SELECTION METHOD:
Selection:
The first step in the Heat of Rejection method is to determine
both the evaporator load and the heat rejected by the 1) Calculate Total Heat of Rejection
compressor in BTUH. These two loads combine to form the Evaporator: 51 Tons x 12,000 = 612,000 BTUH
total heat load that must be rejected by the condenser.
Compressor: 49.0 KW x 3413 = 167,000 BTUH
Evaporator loads in BTUH can readily be determined from
data provided by the manufacturer. Compressor loads can be Total Heat of Rejection = 779,000 BTUH
calculated from one of the following two formulas based on 2) Adjustment for Design Conditions
compressor type: Capacity Factor for 75°F WB and 105°F Cond. = 0.93
Open Type Compressors: THR = Compressor bhp x 2545 779,000 BTUH x 0.93 = 724,470 BTUH or 724.5 MBH
Hermetic Compressors: THR = Compressor kW x 3413 Select Model MC50 since its nominal total heat rejection
Once the total heat of rejection requirements are known, the is greater than or equal to the required THR.
selection method is similar to the evaporator ton method. For
non-standard conditions use the Capacity Factor from Table 5. Table 4 — Heat Rejection MB
Then multiply the factor times the system total heat of rejection.
Select the model from Table 4 whose heat of rejection is Heat Rejection Heat Rejection
greater than or equal to this product. Model Model
MBH MBH

MC50 735 MC170 2499

MC60 882 MC200 2940
MC70 1029 MC220 3234
MC90 1323 MC250 3675
MC100 1470 MC280 4116
MC110 1617 MC300 4410
MC130 1911 MC340 4998
MC150 2205
TABLE NO. 5: Heat Rejection Capacity Factors

Refrigerants R22, R134A, R404/507 — Non-Standard Conditions

Cond. Pressure Wet Bulb Temperature
PSIG Temperature °F
°F
R34A R22 50 55 60 65 68 70 72 75 78 80 85 90
78.6 133.5 75 1.46 1.66 1.96 2.51 3.11 3.46 4.26
86.7 145.0 80 1.26 1.41 1.64 2.03 2.44 2.69 3.19 3.93 4.02
95.2 155.7 85 1.10 1.22 1.39 1.67 1.94 2.13 2.45 2.94 3.02 3.63
104.2 168.4 90 .93 1.02 1.14 1.32 1.47 1.59 1.75 2.00 2.38 2.75 3.34
113.9 181.8 95 .80 .87 .95 1.08 1.16 1.22 1.32 1.45 1.61 1.79 2.56 3.09
124.1 195.9 100 .71 .76 .82 .89 .93 1.00 1.03 1.12 1.23 1.33 1.72 2.50
134.9 210.8 105 .63 .66 .70 .76 .79 .83 .86 .93 1.00 1.05 1.27 1.61
146.3 226.4 110 .56 .59 .62 .66 .70 .71 .75 .79 .84 .88 1.01 1.19
158.4 242.7 115 .52 .55 .58 .60 .62 .64 .67 .70 .73 .81 .92
171.1 259.9 120 .51 .53 .54 .55 .57 .60 .62 .68 .75
Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser — Multi-Circuit Selection Procedure 4

The MC Series can be furnished with the condenser coil divided Selection:
into individual refrigerant circuits, each sized to meet a specified The adjusted load of 654,840 BTUH should be compared to
capacity. Each circuit is supplied with a hot gas inlet connection “Total Unit BTUH” column in Table 8. The smallest unit that will
and liquid outlet connection tagged for identification. meet the requirement is Model MC50 with a THR of 735,000
The procedure for selecting a multi-circuited condenser coil BTUH.
is described in the “Selection Example” below. For circuit To determine the number of tube circuits required for each
identification purposes it is required that circuits be arranged circuit divide Column 6 by Column 7, and tabulate in Column 8.
in sequence. Connections for the individual circuits, will If the decimal part of the tube circuit requirement is less than
be numbered at the factory, from left to right when facing .3, drop the decimal and enter the whole number in Column 9. If
connection end of unit, with the number 1 circuit being on the the decimal part is equal to or greater than .3, round off to the
extreme left. next higher whole number and enter in Column 9.
The “Tabulation Example” shows 26 tube circuits are required
Selection Example: and Table 8 shows that Model MC50 has 36 tube circuits
Given: available, therefore, it is the proper unit selection.
Condensing Temperature 100°F
Entering Air Wet Bulb Temp. 72°F NOTE:

Ten individual suction cooled hermetic compressor capacities, as If the summation of the number of tube circuits assigned to the
shown in the tabulation below: individual circuits is less than the total number of tube circuits
available in the unit, add enough tubes to effect a balance.
1. Tabulate data in Columns 1, 2 and 3, making sure circuits If the summation of the number of tube circuits assigned to
are in correct numerical sequence. the individual circuits is greater than the total number of tube
2. From Table 6 “Hermetic Compressors”, select Evaporator circuits available in the unit, delete enough tubes to effect a
Temperature Capacity Factor applicable to each Suction balance. However, if such reduction causes more than a 10
Temperature listed in Column 2 and tabulate in Column 4. percent reduction in any of the circuits, go to the next larger
unit size and reassign tube circuits to give adequate capacity to
3. From Table 7, select “Condenser Capacity Conversion
every circuit.
Factor” applicable to the design condensing temperature and
the design entering air wet bulb temperature and tabulate in
Column 5.
4. Multiply figures in Columns 3, 4 and 5 for each circuit, and
tabulate in Column 6.
5. Add all the capacities in Column 6 to arrive at the Total Adj.
BTUH to Nominal required and use the total to select the
proper size condenser.

Tabulation Example

1 2 3 x 4 x 5 = 6 ÷ 7 = 8 9
Evap. Temp. Adj.
Suction Comp. Cond. Cap. Capacity Per Number of
Circuit Cap. BTUH Number of
Temperature Capacity x x Conversion Factor = ÷ Tube Circuit = Circuits
Number Conversion to Circuits Used
°F BTUH Table 7 Table 8 Required
Table 6 Nominal
1 -10 22,500 x 1.69 x 1.03 = 39,165 ÷ 26,008 1.50 2
2 -5 35,200 x 1.65 x 1.03 = 59,822 ÷ 26,008 2.30 2
3 +30 72,800 x 1.36 x 1.03 = 101,978 ÷ 26,008 3.92 4
4 +15 45,400 x 1.48 x 1.03 = 69,208 ÷ 26,008 ÷ 2.66 3
5 -20 41,600 x 1.79 x 1.03 = 76,698 ÷ 26,008 2.95 3
6 +40 70,100 x 1.33 x 1.03 = 96,030 ÷ 26,008 3.69 4
7 -15 29,700 x 1.74 x 1.03 = 53,228 ÷ 26,008 2.05 2
8 -20 45,500 x 1.79 x 1.03 = 78,357 ÷ 26,008 3.01 3
9 -10 19,500 x 1.69 x 1.03 = 33,944 ÷ 26,008 1.30 1
10 +5 28,700 x 1.57 x 1.03 = 46,410 ÷ 26,008 1.789 2
654,840 26
Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser — Multi-Circuit Selection Procedure 5

Table 6 – Evaporative Temperature Capacity Conversion Factor

Evaporative Temperature
-40 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
°F
Open Compressors 1.75 1.65 1.62 1.59 1.55 1.53 1.50 1.47 1.44 1.40 1.37 1.35 1.32 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.24 1.22
Hermetic Compressors 2.02 1.90 1.852 1.79 1.74 1.69 1.65 1.61 1.57 1.51 1.48 1.45 1.40 1.36 1.34 1.33 1.32 1.31

Table 7 – Condenser Capacity Conversion Factors

Refrigerants 12, 22, 500 and 502

Cond. Pressure Cond. Wet Bulb Temperature
PSIG Temperature °F
R134A R22 °F 50 55 60 65 68 70 72 75 78 80 85 90
78.6 133.5 75 1.46 1.66 1.96 2.51 3.11 3.46 4.26
86.7 145.0 80 1.26 1.41 1.64 2.03 2.44 2.69 3.19 3.93 4.02
95.2 155.7 85 1.10 1.22 1.39 1.67 1.94 2.13 2.45 2.94 3.02 3.63
104.3 168.4 90 .93 1.02 1.14 1.32 1.47 1.59 1.75 2.00 2.38 2.78 3.34
113.9 181.8 95 .80 .87 .95 1.08 1.16 1.22 1.32 1.45 1.61 1.79 2.56 3.09
124.1 195.9 100 .71 .76 .82 .89 .93 1.00 1.03 1.12 1.23 1.33 1.72 2.50
134.9 210.8 105 .63 .66 .70 .76 .79 .83 .86 .93 1.00 1.05 1.27 1.61
146.3 226.4 110 .56 .59 .62 .66 .70 .71 .75 .79 .84 .88 1.01 1.19
158.4 242.7 115 .49 .52 .55 .58 .60 .62 .64 .67 .70 .73 .81 .92
171.1 259.9 120 .41 .45 .48 .51 .53 .54 .55 .57 .60 .62 .68 .75

Table 8 – Total Heat Rejection Capacity

at 105°F Cond. Temperature, 78°F WB Temperature

Number of
Model Number Refrigerants R12, R22 and R502
Tube Circuits Available
Total Unit BTUH BTUH per Tube Circuit
MC50 36 735,000 20,417
MC60 36 882,000 24,500
MC70 36 1,029,000 28,584
MC90 36 1,323,000 36,750
MC100 36 1,470,000 40,834
MC110 36 1,671,000 44,917
MC130 36 1,911,000 53,084
MC150 36 2,205,000 61,250
MC170 36 2,449,000 29,417
MC200 72 2,,940,000 40,834
MC220 72 2940,000 44,917
MC250 72 3,234,000 51,041
MC280 72 3,675,000 57,166
MC300 72 4,116,000 61,250
MC340 72 4,410,000 69,417
Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser / Engineering Data 6

31/8" Inlet
1087/8"

31/8" Outlet

21/2" NPT Overflow

21/2" NPT Drain

14" 611/4" 14" 971/8"

Connection Elevation Side Elevation MC50-MC70 Side Elevation MC90-MC110

31/8" Inlet
1087/8"

31/8" Outlet

21/2" NPT Overflow

21/2" NPT Drain

14" 1441/8"

Connection Elevation Side Elevation MC130-MC170

TABLE NO. 9: Schematic

Note: Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only.
Obtain current drawing from your Recold sales representative.

Fan Dimensions Weight lb Remote Sump

Pump Motor
Model Motor Air Volume gallons
hp Height Length Width Shipping Operating
hp cfm required
MC50 5 12,600 1 108 7⁄8" 61 1⁄4" 49 3⁄4" 1,540 2,660 105
MC60 5 12,300 1 108 7⁄8" 61 1⁄4" 49 3⁄4" 1,640 2,830 105
MC70 5 11,800 1 108 7⁄8" 61 1⁄4" 49 3⁄4" 1,730 3,000 105
MC90 (2) 3 19,500 1 108 7⁄8" 97 1⁄8" 49 3⁄4" 2,360 4,150 175
MC100 (2) 3 19,000 1 108 7⁄8" 97 1⁄8" 49 3⁄4" 2,510 4,420 175
MC110 (2) 3 18,500 1 108 7⁄8" 97 1⁄8" 49 3⁄4" 2,680 4,720 175
MC130 (2) 5 32,400 1 1⁄2 108 7⁄8" 144 1⁄8" 49 3⁄4" 3,030 5,700 270
MC150 (2) 5 30,300 1 1⁄2 108 7⁄8" 144 1⁄8" 49 3⁄4" 3,270 6,100 270
MC170 (2) 5 29,000 1 1⁄2 108 7⁄8" 144 1⁄8" 49 3⁄4" 3,500 6,550 270

AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Stainless Pan and Casing For maximum corrosion protection, Control Panel For single point connection, factory wired control
Recold can provide a unit with the pan and casing constructed panels are available. The U.L. panel includes the fan motor starters,
entirely from stainless steel. disconnect switch, and submersible bulb thermostat; all inside a
Sub-Cooling Coil The sub-cooling coil consists of an additional NEMA 12 enclosure.
coil section located below the standard condensing coil. It provides Special Motors A full line of optional motors are available
approximately 10°F of sub-cooling at standard conditions for including: high-efficiency, low-speed, special enclosures and special
halocarbon refrigerants.Specifying a sub-cooling will slightly voltages or frequencies.
increase height and alter certain connection elevations. Please
consult Recold sales representative for certified dimensions. Vibration Isolation The Recold M Series is designed for smooth
and quiet operation. If design conditions require additional vibration
Other Coil Options Additional coil options can be provided isolation, spring type vibration isolator rails can be supplied for field
including: heavy wall tubing, external headers and multiple circuits. installation.
Basin Heaters For freeze protection of the cold water in the Other options are available. Contact your Recold sales
basin, electric immersion heaters are available. Heaters are sized representative for more information.
to maintain a 40°F minimum basin water temperature at a -10°F
ambient temperature.
Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser / Engineering Data 7

Plan View

31/8" Inlet
115"
31/8" Outlet

21/2" NPT Overflow

21/2" NPT Drain

95 5/8" Length 14"

Connection Elevation Side Elevation Pump Elevation

TABLE NO. 10: Schematic

Note: Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only.
Obtain current drawing from your Recold sales representative.

Fan Dimensions Weight lb

Pump Motor Remote Sump
Model Motor Air Volume
hp Height Length Width Shipping Operating gallons required
hp cfm
MC200 (4) 5 48,000 2 115" 97 1⁄8" 95 5⁄8" 5,070 8,890 350
MC220 (4) 5 46,500 2 115" 97 1⁄8" 95 5⁄8" 5,410 9,490 350
MC250 (4) 5 53,400 2 115" 120 5⁄8" 95 5⁄8" 5,840 10,610 445
MC280 (4) 5 51,900 2 115" 120 5⁄8" 95 5⁄8" 6,240 11,330 445
MC300 (4) 5 58,800 3 115" 144 1⁄8" 95 5⁄8" 6,600 12,330 540
MC340 (4) 5 57,200 3 115" 144 1⁄8" 95 5⁄8" 7,070 13,170 540

GENERAL NOTES
1. S
 upporting Steel: Purchaser to design, construct and furnish 6. C
 oncrete Slabs: When installed at grade most units are
supporting steel complete with 7⁄8" diameter anchor bolt holes anchored to a flat concrete slab. All applicable piping connections
to suit. All steel must be framed flush and level at top. Maximum are designed to allow adequate clearance for connecting
beam deflection to be 1/360 of span, not to exceed 1⁄2" at purchaser’s piping to the unit when installed on a concrete slab.
anchor bolts.
7. Vibration Isolation: If unit is to be supported on vibration
2. O
 perating Weight and Loads: These loads are based upon isolators, the preferred location for the isolators is beneath steel
normal water level in sump pan at shutdown. beams and the unit base rails. If necessary to install isolators
3. Wind Loads: Construction drawings furnished upon request. between the unit base rails and supporting steel beams, contact
Recold sales representative for allowable type and arrangement
4. A
 nchor Bolts: All anchor bolts are 3⁄4" inch diameter and are of isolators for a specific model and for dimensional changes on
to be furnished by others. Wind loads at anchorage points are anchor bolt hole locations.
additive to operating loads.
5. S
 hipping Weight, Operating Weight, Operating Loads:
These weight and loads do not include optional accessory
weights. Contact Recold sales representative for accessory
weights when applicable.
 Recold MC Series Evaporative Condenser — Specifications 8

Furnish _____________ Recold model MC_____________ induced draft evaporative condenser(s). Each unit shall have a condensing
capacity of ______________ MBH total heat rejection when operating with ______________ refrigerant at
___________°F condensing temperature and ______________°F design wet bulb temperature.

Heat Transfer Coil: The heat exchange coil tubes shall be Recirculation Pump: The water recirculation pump shall be
constructed of copper to provide maximum corrosion resistance. close-coupled, centrifugal type with mechanical seal. A minimum
Coil tubes shall be 5/8" OD copper tubing with type L headers. ______ hp open drip proof type pump motor designed for
Tubes shall be supported by stainless steel tube sheets with outdoor service with a 1.15 service factor suitable for service on
floating tube design for long life. The completed coil section ____volts, _____ phase, and ________hertz shall be provided.
shall be leak tested under water at 350 psig.
Drift Eliminators: Shall be of cellular type, thermoformed
Mechanical Equipment: A high-quality bearing assembly, PVC. The eliminator design shall incorporate three changes of
specifically designed for cooling tower service shall be provided. air direction with maximum drift rate less than 0.001% of the
Bearings will be greased at the factory with extended lubelines circulating water rate.
provided. The fan shaft shall be stainless steel. Fans shall
Louvers: Shall be constructed of PVC in a cellular pattern
be low sound, axial propeller type with GRP blades for high-
supported in easily removable subassemblies. Shall provide
efficiency and long life. V-belt drive shall be designed for 150%
directional changes to the entering air to prevent splashout.
of motor horsepower. Belt adjustment shall be accomplished
from the exterior of the unit. Each fan section shall have dividers Pan and Casing: The evaporative condenser shall be
to allow the fans to be cycled individually. constructed of stainless steel sump pan and G-235 galvanized
steel casing panels. Panels shall be flanged outward for greater
Fan Motor: Fan motors (4) shall be minimum 5 hp 1800 RPM
rigidity and to eliminate connecting fasteners from penetrating
open drip-proof type designed for outdoor service with 1.15
inside the tower wet section. The pan bottom shall be sloped
service factor on _____ volts, _____ phase, and _____hertz. All
design to allow for easy draining and cleaning. At least one
motors shall be mounted outside the tower with a protective rain
access door to the top section shall be provided for easy
cover included.
inspection and service. The access doors shall be made from
Water Distribution: System shall be designed to evenly and stainless steel and operate without any gasket of fasteners.
completely distribute the spray water over the coil. Spray nozzles
shall be PVC large orifice, non-clogging design, attached to
PVC headers with stainless steel clamps. Nozzle spray pattern
shall be a full 360° for maximum distribution. Internal piping and Safety: The M Series is designed for routine maintenance
fittings shall be made entirely of schedule 40 PVC for maximum to be performed from the base of the unit’s exterior,
corrosion protection. eliminating the need for permanent access to the top. The
upper horizontal surface is not intended for use as a working
platform. Specific reference to the safety of personnel
performing maintenance and inspection procedures can be
found in the Operation and Maintenance instructions.

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