Ammonia chiller for industrial refrigeration
Achieve optimal energy efficiency and reduced operational costs in your cooling processes with this environmentally friendly refrigeration solution, utilizing natural refrigerants compliant with modern eco regulations.
The GEA BluGenium Ammonia Chiller is engineered to optimize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability across industries including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical production. This flexible unit excels in both full and part-load operations, employing a reciprocating compressor that leverages ammonia (R717) as a natural refrigerant, minimizing environmental impact and fulfilling F-gas regulations.
Capable of delivering a cooling capacity ranging from 310 to 2,040 kW, the BluGenium chiller is suitable for applications such as cooling milk powder, fruit juice concentrates, and plant-based proteins. It features an ESEER above 9, reducing energy consumption and ensuring cost-effective operations. Engineered for continuous, automated processes, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with its compact design, facilitating easy installation and quick setup.
Fabricated with high-quality components, the chiller ensures low specific power consumption by maintaining low discharge temperatures and minimal pressure drop. Its compliance with EcoDesign requirements underscores its future-proofing for sustainable production needs. The GEA Grasso V1400 and V1800 compressors employed in this series have enhanced its cooling capacity by up to 60%, supporting robust and reliable temperature control in high-demand environments.
Benefits
- Reduces energy costs through optimized efficiency and an ESEER above 9.
- Ensures environmental compliance with natural refrigerant ammonia, aligning with F-gas regulations.
- Increases cooling capacity by up to 60% with advanced reciprocating compressors.
- Minimizes total cost of ownership by lowering maintenance and operational expenses.
- Seamlessly integrates into various industrial applications, supporting diverse production needs.
- Applications
- Food,Personal care,Marine,Gas,Energy,Beverage,Refrigeration,Dairy farming,Oil,Heating,Chemical,Environment,Home,New food,Dairy,Pharmaceutical
- End products
- Fruit juice concentrates,Natural gas liquefied,Bioplastics,Diesel exhaust fluid,Shampoos,Plant-based proteins,Cheese,Indoor air conditioning units,Milk powder,Vegan dairy alternatives,Chocolate,Paints,Marine lubricants,Liquid soaps,Beer,Engine coolants,Pharmaceuticals
- Steps before
- Design and planning,Equipment installation,System configuration,Safety checks
- Steps after
- System monitoring,Maintenance and servicing,Data analysis,Efficiency optimization
- Input ingredients
- ammonia,R717,natural refrigerants
- Output ingredients
- cooling capacity,energy efficiency,refrigerant outlet temperature
- Cooling capacity
- 310 – 2,040 kW
- Compressor type
- Reciprocating
- Refrigerant type
- Ammonia (R717)
- ESEER
- Above 9
- Part-load efficiency
- Excellent
- Full-load cooling capacity
- 310 – 2,040 kW
- Secondary refrigerant outlet temperature
- -15 to +15°C
- Dimensions (LWH)
- 4600 x 1400 x 2250 – 7800 x 1400 x 2300 mm
- Weight
- 5700 – 12500 kg
- Cooling capacity
- 310 – 2,040 kW
- Refrigerant type
- Ammonia (R717)
- Part-load efficiency
- ESEER above 9
- Full-load capacity
- R717,12 / 6°C
- Secondary refrigerant outlet temperature
- -15 to +15°C
- Compressor type
- Reciprocating
- Compressor models
- GEA Grasso V1400 and V1800
- Installation type
- Indoor installation
- Compact design
- Yes
- EcoDesign compliance
- Yes
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction
- To a minimum
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Ammonia-compatible materials
- Compact footprint
- Piped and wired for immediate setup
- Control panel type
- Integrated for ease of use
- Cooling capacity range
- 310 – 2,040 kW
- Dimensions (LxWxH,mm)
- Varies per model size (e.g.,4600x1400x2250 for model 300)
- Weight
- Varies per model size (e.g.,5700 kg for model 300)
- Control panel type
- PLC / HMI
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA / BMS Integration
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.