The document summarizes a presentation given by Frigopol Kälteanlagen GmbH and Alpiq InTec West AG on water- and air-cooled chillers using propane (R-290) as the refrigerant. Frigopol and Alpiq have collaborated since 2014 to develop chiller solutions using natural refrigerants, focusing on a range between 20KW to 1.5MW that can use R-290 from 20KW to 340KW. The presentation outlines the phase down scenario for refrigerants in Europe, technical features of R-290 chillers including their safety concepts, examples of water-cooled chillers and applications, and a case study of an R-290 chiller installation for
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eurammon Symposium 2017
Water- and Air Cooled Chiller with
Propane R-290
Johann Herunter, Frigopol Kälteanlagen GmbH
Kevin Dujardin, Alpiq InTec West AG
Schaffhausen, 22nd/23rd June, 2017
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Cooperation Frigopol and Alpiq
• since 2014
• Main focus is on water and air cooled chiller solutions with natural
refrigerants
• Total range between 20KW – 1,5MW
• Range with R290 from 20KW -340KW
• Special solutions on demand
Frigopol and Alpiq
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Part 1: (presented by Johann Herunter)
1. Reminder about „Phase Down Scenario“
2. Technical features with R290
3. Safety Concept
4. Water - Cooled Chillers
5. Air -Cooled Chillers
6. Applications & Examples
Agenda
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Water and Air Cooled Chiller with Propane R-290
I. Reminder about the „Phase -Down -Szenario“
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Exit and prohibitions for refrigerants
Direct prohibitions for new units
Date of
prohibition
Subject max. allowed
GWP
Refrigerant
01.01.2015 Household cooler 150 R-134a, R-404a
01.01.2020 Commercial refrigerators and freezers 2500 R-404a
01.01.2022 Commercial refrigerators and freezers 150 R-134a, R-404a
01.01.2020
Local refrigeration units, example supermarket
or cooling room 2500 R-404a
01.01.2020 portable air-conditioning units 150 R-407c, R-410a
01.01.2022 multi-part refrigeration units 150
R-134a, R-404a,
R-410a
01.01.2025
split air conditioning units,
example for house use 750 R-407c, R-410a
The regulation has different definitions. Simplifications and summaries are presented here to illustrate the
topic. For the exact definition please refer to the regulation.
Water and Air Cooled Chiller with Propane R-290
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II. Technical features and design
• 1 , 2 or 3 refrigerant circuits depending on the cooling capacity to keep the
charge of R290 as low as possible
• Semi – Hermetic Reciprocation Compressors
• Brazed heat plate exchangers
• Electronic Expansion Valves
• Frequency Inverter for at least on compressor
• Safety Valves (single or multiple) and discharge line (Ex-zone)
• Electrical cabinet is separated from the refrigerant circuit (IP54)
• PLC control and Touch Panel with Visualization
• Refrigerant detection system
• Outdoor and Indoor design
• TÜV approval and safety concept included
• COP and EER measurement
• Wide range of applications , °C and KW
Water and Air Cooled Chiller with Propane R-290
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Machine room
Electric cabinet
Water Cooled Chiller with refrigerant R-290
III. Safety Concept
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Indoor
Blow-out pipe of
safety valves
Outside
Air
Stream
Exhaust
Air Stream
Suction
Water Cooled Chiller with refrigerant R-290
III. Safety Concept
Example indoor installation
Gas Detection
System
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Water Cooled Chiller with refrigerant R-290
IV. Water – Cooled Chillers
„Energy Station“ for heating, cooling and sanitary water
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit
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IV. Water – Cooled Chillers
„Energy Station“ for heating, cooling and sanitary water
• Chiller Range from 20KW – 250KW
• Temperatures:
• Brine or water -10°C -> +15°C
• Heat or water +30°C - +60°C
• 1 or 2 refrigerant circuits
• 8 standard models
• Different concepts with primary sources like
• Dry coolers
• Soil
• Groundwater
• Geothermics
• Concrete of buildings
• Indoor and Outdoor Unit
Water Cooled Chiller with refrigerant R-290
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IV. Water – Cooled Chillers
„Hydraulik Modules“
Water Cooled Chiller with refrigerant R-290
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V. Air -Cooled Chillers - Design
Air-cooled chiller with propane R-290
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• Cooling Capacity 23kW – 340kW
• Water Inlet 6°C /12°C or –8°C/ -4°C as a standard
• Special ranges are our passion
• Assembled and prepared for on-site installation
• EC –fans and microox coils
• Safety concept and gas detection
• 2 or 3 refrigerant circuits
• Highest Energy efficiency
V. Air -Cooled Chillers – Range and Technical Details
Qo: 130kW, tc: +45°C/to: -12°C
Air-cooled chiller with propane R-290
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• Aircooled Chiller, R-290, Qo: 180kW, tc: +45°C / to: -19°C
VI. Examples and Applications
„DAIRY – AUSTRIA“
Air-cooled chiller with propane R-290
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Compact energy station for process water cooling 40kW / brine -10°C and
Air conditioning at 180kW / brine +6°C
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Redundant execution
Cooling Water temperature +35°C
Refrigerant charge 1 x 5,7kg und 2 x per
circle 11kg
Power control 25-100%
Example: Meat Factory with 2 redundant units 40kW and 180kW
Air-cooled chiller with propane R-290
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eurammon Symposium 2017
Water- und Air Cooled Chiller with
Propane R-290 – Part 2
Mr. Kevin Dujardin – Alpiq InTec Schweiz AG
Schaffhausen, 22nd/23rd June, 2017
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Table of Contents
1. Brief Alpiq introduction
A. As an Actor in cooling systems
B. Our Commitment in natural refrigerant
2. The fruit of our Commitment
A. Partnership
B. Our Propane Chiller
3. Project reference „Lüthi & Portmann“
A. Lüthi & Portmann needs
B. Why Propane
C. Pictures
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Brief Alpiq introduction
As an Actor in cooling systems
CommercialSupermarket Small Commerce
• Migros
• Coop
• Aldi
• Lidl
• Prodega
• Growa
• Howeg
• …
• Restaurant and Hotel
• Hospital, Homes and Panel
institutions
• Bakeries, Butcheries and
Flowers Shop
• Convenience Shop’s
• Research Institute and
Laboratories
• …
• Plug and play cooling cabinet
• Plug and play cold rooms
• Ice machines
• …
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Brief Alpiq introduction
As an Actor in cooling systems
Industry Air Conditioning After Sales Service
• Logistic center
• Cold and Freezer Hall
• Food and production Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Ice Rink
• …
• Data Centers
• Offices, Houses and Retail
spaces
• Production rooms
• …
• 24/7/365
• Customer Service
• Maintenance
• Remote monitoring
• …
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Brief Alpiq introduction
Our Commitment in natural refrigerant
R744 – As a reference for Supermarket technology
2003 : First CO2 Subcritical Unit in Switzerland
2006 : First CO2 Transcritical Cascade Unit in Switzerland
2009 : First CO2 Transcritical Booster in Switzerland
R717 – As a reference for Industry high cooling power Technology
Active since 2009 in Ammonia Heat pump Technology
References from 300kW to 3MW
Specialty such as Valorization of Waste Water Energy
R290 – As a new Reference for the future small to mid-size Units
We have a strategy !
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The fruit of our Commitment
Partnership
Since 2014, we are working together with
Frigopol Kälteanlagen GmbH
as Partner in Switzerland to push our new Technology with
Natural Refrigerants.
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The fruit of our Commitment
Our Propane Chiller
Alpiq InTec Schweiz AG and Frigopol GmbH has developed a new product
range for mid-size Industry Propane Chiller.
Power Range from 40 to 350kW for Glycol from +6°C to -15°C.
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Project reference „Lüthi & Portmann“
Lüthi & Portmann AG needs
For his activity expansion Lüthi & Portmann AG needs new Cold Halls as delivery platform
and product transformation. The Engineer Office SSP Kälteplaner AG has define the
following requirements :
Cooling Capacity : 2 Units with each 160kW Capacity
Cold Hall temperature : +3°C
Colling principle : Air coolers with cold glycol
Production principle : Compact chiller to produce glycol at -8°C
Exigencies : Natural Refrigerant
Small Refrigerant charge
Redundancy
Energy efficiency
Lüthi & Portmann AG has already other cooling systems with Natural refrigerant (CO2) and
also wanted a Natural refrigerant for the extension.
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Red Final product preparation for expedition 690m2 at +3°C
Yellow Final product expedition 540m2 at +3°C
Project reference „Lüthi & Portmann“
Lüthi & Portmann AG needs
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Project reference „Lüthi & Portmann“
Why Propane
Advantages with our propane chiller :
Energy efficiency thanks to the Refrigerant itself, the technology used (piston and
EC Ventilators) and 6 capacity steps combined to pump speed reduction.
Extremely small refrigerant charge thanks to Condenser construction : 11kg
per circuit.
High redundancy thanks to 3 circuits per Units.
Natural refrigerant which is non Toxic.
Extremely Low explosion probability due to the extremely small refrigerant
charge on different circuits.