30GX 082-358

No.50A and 50B standard options

Air-cooled liquid chillers heat recovery
supplement
30GX Nominal cooling capacity 285-1205 kW

50 Hz

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Installation, operation and maintenance instructions

 List of contents

I - INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 4 IV - DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ................................................. 7

1 - 30GX 082 - 162 .......................................................................... 7
II - OPERATIONS ............................................................................ 4 2 - 30GX 207 - 247 .......................................................................... 8
1.1 - General ........................................................................................ 4 3 - 30GX 298 - 328 .......................................................................... 9
1.2 - Principle of operation 30GX 082 to 328 units ............................ 4
1.3 - Limits .......................................................................................... 4 V - UNIT PERFORMANCES ....................................................... 9
1.3.1 - Outside air temperature limits: ........................................ 4 Performances tables ........................................................................... 10
1.3.2 - Compromise for design operating conditions .................. 5
1.4 - Unit schematic (shown for circuit A of a 3 or 4 comp unit) ....... 5 VI - START UP AND OPERATIONS ............................................. 11
1 - heat recovery mode .................................................................... 11
III - CHARACTERISTICS .............................................................. 6 2 - Design parameter ....................................................................... 11
1 - Physical & Electrical data units .................................................. 6
2 - Physical data heat recovery water cooled condensers ................. 6 VII - OPERATION PRECAUTIONS ............................................. 11
1 - Heat recovery condenser freeze protection ................................ 11
2 - Low inlet temperature heat recovery condenser ........................ 11
3 - Typical hot water regulations heat recovery system .................. 11

The cover photograph is for illustrative purposes only and is not part of any offer for sale or contract.

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I - INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this catalogue id to describe a set of air-cooled 30GX 182, 267 and 358 will not be proposed in heat recov-
liquid chillers, with simultaneous heating without the intention ery. These units are economized and less tolerant for opera-
to obtain a complete balance between heating and cooling tions without refrigerant liquid seal leaving AC condenser.
capacities.
The heat recovery system as described in the following pages 1.3 - Limits
is simple, easy to install and to use. It presents an economical
· Limits are dictated by system operating pressures (oil
solution compared to separate heating and cooling systems.
pressure) and especially on these flooded units, by the
This advanced product catalogue is to be used as a supple- requirement of a saturated cooler temperature above
ment to the respective 30GX catalogues (for selection and freezing. Cooler refrigerant level must always be good
installation). enough to allow a saturated suction above freeze tripping
point. This implies air cooled condenser capacity (this
refrigerant velocity) must be kept sufficient to properly
II - OPERATIONS subcool the refrigerant flow rate to allow the expansion
device to properly feed the cooler.
1.1 - General
A heat recovery system may not be confounded with a heat Control will vary condensing temperature setpoint Vs unit
pump system : capacity or will actuate condenser the 3 way water valve when
low return water temperatures to insure proper unit operations
· Heat recovery does not reverse the refrigeration cycle. It
(note that for all heat recovery units, cold water start up is out
needs permanent operation of refrigeration.
of the range for the application and usually would implies the
· Heat pump, the refrigeration cycle is reversed (usually a 4
use of such device ). For 30 GX, control have the capability to
way valve is used).
control a 0-10V actuated 3 way valve and this valve is deliv-
ered with the chiller to be connected (hydraulically & electri-
In heat recovery systems, refrigeration is the primary use and cally) as well as insulated. Its best location is near the recovery
chiller control is based on chilled water loop. Condenser heat condenser (short water loop).
can be rejected or recovered.
(It cannot be connected from factory as outside of chiller
Typical heat recovery units will have a water cooled condenser envelope).
(used to recover heat from the system) and an air cooled
condenser.
· Heat recovery capacity limits: Max cap recovered 50% of
available heat rejection when unit full load down to 20% at
1.2 - Principle of operation 30GX 082 to 328 units
unit minimum load for OAT above 15°C.
Heat recovery on 30GX is done by mean of a heat recovery · Cooler loop limits: same as standard units (brine application
condenser (two refrigerant circuits, one water circuit similar not considered).
design as flooded coolers) in serie with air cooled condensers.
(See circuit schematic for one circuit). · Heat recovery condenser loop design limits: High 55°C
leaving (but this will usually penalize unit COP compared to
The heat recovery condenser is sized to allow 50% heat
non heat recovery operation). Low 40°C entering.
recovery at full load at Eurovent condition (12/7°C & 35°C).
Temperature delta of 3 to 10 °C will be considered (2 pass
Leaving condenser water temperature is obtained by varying condensers, Higher rise may be out of minimum water
air cooled condenser capacity (fan stages & variable speed fan velocity limit).
stage) to maintain the proper saturated condensing temperature
for heat recovery. (Design value will have to be entered via Pro 1.3.1 - Outside air temperature limits:
dialogue interface). · High ambient: Max oat is reduced by 3 °C compared to std
unit (see diagram range of operation std units ) in air cooled
In addition, unit control will also manage:
mode.
· Condenser pump: it will be turned on when unit is switched · Low outside ambient option & cooler heater need to be
to recovery mode. ordered separately if needed. For low outside temperature
· A factory supplied field installed 3 way valve: (controlled by and low unit load, heat recovery capacity will be the balance
unit) bypassing the recovery condenser it will allow to run between Air cooled condensers natural convection and heat
the unit in proper range of operating conditions when low recovery condensers. This can provide low to no recovery.
condenser return water. For condenser loop freeze protection, field installed Heat
Physically heat recovery condenser will be installed: recovery condenser pipe heaters will have to cover also
· On an added chassis on one side of 30GX 080 to 162 entering water box (if no glycol used or condenser drained),
increasing unit length of 350 mm. condenser shell and opposite water box will be protected by
· In the central section of 30GX 207 to 328 (no changes in unit heaters.
overall dimensions).
Refer to dimensional drawings for more details.

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1.3.2 - Compromise for design operating conditions
Heat recovery operation should not affect significantly unit
COP compared to regular air cooled chiller, i.e. if design is
30°C ambient, saturated condensing will be approx. 50°C, if an
heat recovery of 52°C leaving heat recovery condenser is
required, saturated condensing temperature will have to be
controlled at 57°C contributing to cooling capacity losses and
increased unit kW input. This should always be part of return
cost calculation of the installation.

1.4 - Unit schematic (shown for circuit A of a 3 or 4

comp unit)
In order to maintain:
Heat recovery suitable head pressure for hot water supply.
Correct expansion valve feeding (refrigerant charge manage-
ment).
For each circuit a part of the air cooled condenser is drained
during heat recovery operations (Between Condenser off sole-
noid valve to condenser off drain line solenoid & check valve).
Condenser draining sequence is initiated whenever unit is
switched to heat recovery. Solenoid valve “hr-val-a” is closed,
EXV is temporarily closing during the time it takes to drain the
condenser section. Once pressure switch “pd-a-sw” is closed ;
valve “hr-val-a ” is closed and EXV will open again to control
cooler refrigerant level.

HR_EWT/
1
HR_LWT 2 3 4

Condensor A
5
17

6
16 15
Condensor A
7

14
A2 A1

10

13 12
11
9
EXV 8

Legend

1 HR condenser circuit part A 10 Motor cooling lines

2 Condenser 3 way valve 11 Enter/living cooler
3 Condenser pump 12 Cooler circuit A
4 Field supplied condenser flow switch hr-lock 13 Cooler circuit B
5 Condenser off solenoide valve (hr-val-a) 14 Oil pumps
6 Condenser off check valve 15 Muffler
7 Heat recovery mode, air cooled condenser off section 16 Oil pre filter
8 Condenser off drain line with check valve & liquid solenoid valve (pd-val-a) 17 Oil separator A
9 Sight glass filter drier

HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

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III - CHARACTERISTICS

1- Physical & Electrical data units

Same as std units data, plus refer to Product performance data
or Installation, Operation & maintenance booklet.

2- Physical data heat recovery water cooled con-

densers

30GX 082 092 102 112 122 132 152 162 207 227 247 298 328

Number of water pass 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Net water volume l 24 24 24 32 32 32 39 39 62 62 62 69 74
Flanges type Supplied customed flat flanges to be welded
Inlet /outlet diameter In 2"½ 2"½ 2"½ 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4
(DN65) (DN65) (DN65)
Drain/vent diameters In 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8
Min flow closed loop (1) l/s 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.6 1.6 1.6 2.1 2.1 3.7 3.7 3.7 4.1 4.5

Min flow open loop (1) l/s 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.9 4.9 4.9 6.4 6.4 11.0 11.0 11.0 12.2 13.4
Max operating pressure water side (2)
kPa 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Legend
(1) Based on 0.3 m/s water velocity for closed loop & 0.9 m/s for open loop.
(2) When condenser water side in a system where by accident water can reach 100°C, a pressure safety valve must be filed installed on the circuit.

Max operating pressure refrigerant side France Germany Italy Sweden** Finland** Austria**

kPa 2450 2800 2450 2500 2450 2450

** Check availability before ordering.

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IV - DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

Note: Refer to the certified dimensional drawings supplied with the unit, when designing an installation.

1- 30GX 082 - 162

ø76.1 DN65 (GX082/102)

ø88.9 DN80-3" (GX112/162) PROTECTION E mm F mm Kg
E
217 DN50 230 145 26
D condenser 3/8 NPT DN65 290 180 47
air vent
DN80 310 200 57
DN100 350 225 75
DN125 400 255 101

T˚C
F
2287

condenser 3/8 NPT DN

water drain

30GX-082 C
30GX-092
30GX-102 30GX-152
30GX-112 30GX-162 A mm B mm C mm D mm Kg Opt 50A Opt 50B
30GX-122
30GX-132 30GX-082 3516 DN50 DN65
30GX-092 3320 2215 1745 108 3557 DN50 DN65
30GX-102 3572 DN50 DN65

A 30GX-112 3975 DN50 DN80

30GX-122 3777 2045 1765 133 3991 DN50 DN80
30GX-132 4093 DN50 DN80
condenser 3/8 NPT
1000 water drain and air vent
30GX-152 4400 DN65 DN80
4692 2835 1765 133
1000 30GX-162 4416 DN65 DN100
1830

80
1

1 OPERATION AND SERVICE CLEARANCES.

2
RECOMMANDED EXTRA SPACE FOR COOLER
TUBE REMOVAL.(CAN BE LEFT OR RIGHT.)

1 1
2256

WATER INLET (COOLER OR HEAT RECOVERY

CONDENSER)

WATER OUTLET (COOLER OR HEAT RECOVERY

CONDENSER)

POWER SUPPLY
2 2

OUTLET AIR DO NOT RESTRICT

1830

condenser 3/8 NPT

1 water drain and air vent
Kg TOTAL OPERATING WEIGHT

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2- 30GX 207 - 247

condenser 3/8 NPT

2529 air vent ø114.3 - 4"-DN100

E mm F mm Kg
PROTECTION
DN50 230 145 26
E DN65 290 180 47
DN80 310 200 57
DN100 350 225 75
DN125 400 255 101
172

condenser 3/8 NPT

2287

water drain
T˚C
F
1774

DN

30GX-207
30GX-227
30GX-247 Opt 50A Opt 50B

A mm B mm Kg DN DN

A 30GX-207 5996 2895 6120 65 100

30GX-227 5996 2895 6150 65 100
30GX-247 6911 2470 6714 65 100
B condenser 3/8 NPT
water drain and air vent
1000 1000
1830

1
1 OPERATION AND SERVICE CLEARANCES.

RECOMMANDED EXTRA SPACE FOR COOLER

2 TUBE REMOVAL.(CAN BE LEFT OR RIGHT.)
80

WATER INLET (COOLER OR HEAT RECOVERY

1 CONDENSER)
1
2256

WATER OUTLET (COOLER OR HEAT RECOVERY

CONDENSER)

POWER SUPPLY

2 2 OUTLET AIR DO NOT RESTRICT

Kg TOTAL OPERATING WEIGHT

1830

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3- 30GX 298 - 328

condenser 3/8 NPT

air vent
4359 ø114.3 - 4"-DN100

PROTECTION E mm F mm Kg

E DN50 230 145 26

DN65 290 180 47
DN80 310 200 57
DN100 350 225 75
DN125 400 255 101
227
2287

T˚C
F
DN
1854

30GX-298
Opt 50A Opt 50B
30GX-328
A mm B mm Kg DN DN

30GX-298 7826 2220 8004 80 100

A
30GX-328 8741 1250 8498 80 125
condenser 3/8 NPT
B water drain and air vent
1000 1000
1830

1
1 OPERATION AND SERVICE CLEARANCES.

RECOMMANDED EXTRA SPACE FOR COOLER

2 TUBE REMOVAL.(CAN BE LEFT OR RIGHT.)
80

WATER INLET (COOLER OR HEAT RECOVERY

CONDENSER)
1 1
2256

WATER OUTLET (COOLER OR HEAT RECOVERY

CONDENSER)

POWER SUPPLY

2 2 OUTLET AIR DO NOT RESTRICT

Kg TOTAL OPERATING WEIGHT

1830

V - UNIT PERFORMANCES

30GX performances in AIR COOLED MODE are affected by Option 50A

the extra refrigerant pressure drop generated by heat recovery
The option to choose when 10°C temperature rise on heat
condenser. Performances can be calculated using Ecat2 at
recovery condenser.
design Outside air + 2°C.
30GX performances in HEAT RECOVERY MODE mode at
45°C/50°C/55°C leaving hot water (based on EUROVENT Option 50B
condition 35°C Outside air ; 12/7°C Ent/Lvg Cooler ; FF The option to choose when 5°C temperature rise on heat
0.04403 m2 °K/kW may be obtained in the following table. recovery condenser.
This is valid for outside air temperature above 25°C.

The only difference between those two options is the size of

For other cases until ECAT2 allows Heat recovery option the 3 way valve (3 way valve is sized to have at minimum
selection ; a Factory selection will have to be made (Contact equal pressure drop than condenser or taking into account
factory technical support). economical valve).

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Performances tables

Performances 45°C leaving condenser Option 50B

GX Unit CAP kW (1) HR CAP Wtr flow P Drop VP Drop Total P drop
40/45°C
KW KW KW l/s kPa kPa kPa
30GX-082 295 89.5 187.4 32.0 31.5 64.9 96.4
30GX-092 326 98.5 207.2 35.3 37.9 71.7 109.7
30GX-102 356 109.5 227.4 38.8 45.1 78.8 123.9
30GX-112 398 122.3 253.2 43.2 33.2 55.1 88.3
30GX-122 438 135.3 279.3 47.6 39.9 60.8 100.6
30GX-132 482 147.3 307.0 52.4 47.5 66.8 114.3
30GX-152 537 159.0 338.8 57.8 38.2 73.7 111.9
30GX-162 577 172.0 365.0 62.2 43.9 49.9 93.9
30GX-207 733 217.8 463.4 79.0 26.2 63.4 89.6
30GX-227 812 243.8 515.3 87.9 31.7 70.5 102.3
30GX-247 864 258.5 547.0 93.3 35.4 74.9 110.2
30GX-298 1083 318.3 683.5 116.6 41.8 58.0 99.8
30GX-328 1185 346.0 746.4 127.3 47.2 63.3 110.5

Performances 50°C leaving condenser Option 50A Option 50B

GX Unit CAP kW (1) HR CAP Wtr flow P Drop VP Drop Total P drop Wtr flow P Drop VP Drop Total P drop
40/50°C 45/50°C
KW KW KW M3/H kPa kPa kPa M3/H kPa kPa kPa
30GX-082 280 94.5 182.3 15.6 8.3 50.1 58.3 31.2 30.1 63.3 93.4
30GX-092 307 104.5 200.5 17.2 9.9 55.1 64.9 34.3 35.9 69.7 105.6
30GX-102 334 117.5 220.2 18.8 11.8 60.5 72.2 37.7 42.8 76.5 119.3
30GX-112 380 129.3 247.5 21.2 8.9 68.0 76.9 42.3 32.1 54.0 86.1
30GX-122 416 143.3 272.1 23.3 10.6 74.7 85.3 46.6 38.2 59.4 97.6
30GX-132 453 158.3 297.8 25.5 12.5 81.8 94.3 51.0 45.1 65.0 110.1
30GX-152 509 169.0 329.6 28.2 10.0 57.3 67.3 56.4 36.5 71.9 108.5
30GX-162 541 185.0 353.2 30.2 11.4 61.4 72.8 60.4 41.6 48.5 90.0
30GX-207 693 231.8 450.1 38.5 7.1 78.2 85.3 77.0 25.0 61.8 86.8
30GX-227 751 265.8 495.2 42.4 8.5 86.0 94.5 84.7 29.7 68.0 97.7
30GX-247 817 274.5 531.1 45.4 9.6 92.3 101.9 90.9 33.7 72.9 106.6
30GX-298 1011 345.3 660.4 56.5 15.5 72.1 87.6 113.0 40.1 56.2 96.3
30GX-328 1111 372.0 721.8 61.8 12.6 78.8 91.4 123.5 46.6 61.4 108.1

Performances 55°C leaving condenser Option 50A Option 50B

GX Unit CAP KW (1) HR CAP Wtr flow P Drop VP Drop Total P drop Wtr flow P Drop VP Drop Total P drop
45/55°C 50/55°C
KW KW KW l/s kPa kPa kPa l/s kPa kPa kPa
30GX-082 262 100.5 176.1 15.0 7.7 48.2 55.9 30.0 28.0 61.0 89.0
30GX-092 291 110.5 195.4 16.7 9.4 53.5 62.8 33.3 34.0 67.7 101.7
30GX-102 312 124.5 212.5 18.1 10.9 58.2 69.1 36.2 39.8 73.6 113.4
30GX-112 355 137.8 239.0 20.4 8.3 65.4 73.7 40.8 29.9 52.0 81.9
30GX-122 392 151.8 264.2 22.5 10.0 72.3 82.3 45.1 36.0 57.5 93.4
30GX-132 431 166.3 290.6 24.8 11.9 79.5 91.4 49.6 42.9 63.2 106.1
30GX-152 482 179.0 320.8 27.4 9.5 55.5 65.0 54.7 34.5 69.8 104.3
30GX-162 515 194.0 344.4 29.4 10.8 59.6 70.5 58.7 39.4 47.1 86.6
30GX-207 655 245.8 437.7 37.3 6.8 75.8 82.5 74.7 23.6 59.9 83.5
30GX-227 728 273.8 487.5 41.6 8.2 84.4 92.6 83.1 28.7 66.7 95.4
30GX-247 768 292.5 515.1 43.9 9.1 89.2 98.3 87.9 31.7 70.5 102.2
30GX-298 975 358.3 648.5 55.3 15.1 70.5 85.6 110.6 38.9 55.0 93.9
30GX-328 1059 391.0 704.8 60.1 16.9 76.7 93.5 120.2 43.6 59.8 103.4

Legend
CAP Gross cooling capacities
kW Unit kW input
HR CAP Heat recovery capacities
P Drop Condenser pressure drop
VP Drop 3 way valve pressure drop

Note
(1) Only half of fan input power is accounted, for higher outside air temperature, the second half of fan power is to be taken into account with 2.75 Kw a fan.

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VI - START UP AND OPERATIONS VII - OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

Start up should be made according to 30GX IOM’s (units &

controls) as it should not differ from standard air cooled chiller. 1- Heat recovery condenser freeze protection
Heat recovery condenser is protected against freeze up with
1- heat recovery mode shell electric heaters switched by control based on saturated
condensing temperature.
Recovery mode is activated by a remote contact connected on
the customer terminal block. Mode changes (from air cooled to A heater will also be supplied for the 3 way valve shaft seal.
heat recovery and back) must be limited in order to not affect
If unit is not drained or glycol used, unit power supply must be
unit capacity. Condenser draining cycle at heat recovery switch
kept if unit down, all outside water pipes, 3 way valve body
temporarily reduce chiller saturated suction temperature.
and condenser in/out water head must be properly thermally
insulated and heated.
2- Design parameter
To set unit control for the application ; default parameters will 2- Low inlet temperature heat recovery condenser
have to be fine tuned (a full explanation will be available on
Below 20°C, a small portion of the water flow will be routed to
the final literature).
the condenser by the 3 way valve allowing to heat gradually
rsp Design leaving condenser temperature. the heating loop. The full flow will be authorized at 40°C.
These operations are not within heat recovery chiller range of
rsp-a-a % heat recovery slop circuit A.
operation but are only tolerated as transient situations.
rsp-b-a % heat recovery constant circuit A.
rsp-a-b % heat recovery slop circuit B. 3- Typical hot water regulations heat recovery
system
rsp-b-b % heat recovery constant circuit B.
min- 3w% Min position 3 way valve. Hot water temperature is not controlled but a consequence of
chiller cooling load, entering condenser water temperature and
max-3w% Max position 3 way valve. chiller condensing temperature. As so ; in any situation where
an accurate hot water temperature control is necessary, a use of
a water tank and additional heaters must be installed.
It will allow to adjust automatically condensing temperature
setpoint at each step of capacity (1 fan stage speed & fan stage
control) and actuate the 3 way valve when needed. Ref. to 30GX IOM for typical hydraulic system ; the 3 way
valve must be added based in the following schematic.

2
ckt B ckt A

Legend
1 3 way valve
2 To supply
3 From supply
4 Recommanded pressure balance valve option 50B

HEAT RECOVERY CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE UNIT

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Order No: 13006-76, 1999 07 30 preliminary version from 14th oct. 1998 bulletin- Supersedes No: NEW Manufacturer: Carrier S.A., Montluel, France.
Manufacturer reserves the right to change any product specifications without notice. Printed in the Netherlands on chlorine-free paper.