High-efficiency ammonia chiller package for industrial applications

Optimize your cooling and refrigeration processes with this efficient solution, designed to minimize refrigerant charge while maximizing operational reliability and reducing installation complexity.

The GEA FES Galaxy Series High-Efficiency Ammonia Chiller is engineered to deliver reliable and cost-efficient cooling solutions across a variety of industries. By utilizing plate and frame heat exchangers, it minimizes ammonia refrigerant charges, maintaining safety by centralizing ammonia use to engine rooms and employing heat transfer fluids elsewhere. Optimal for applications in food and beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical sectors, this chiller supports a variety of end-products, including milk, cheese, biofuels, and refrigerated pharmaceuticals. It offers a wide range of nominal capacities, with tailored motor sizes ensuring precise performance. Integration is seamless with reduced ammonia piping requirements, lowering installation costs and time. Equipped with the advanced GEA Omni control panel, it offers enhanced operational oversight. Built for continuous operation, the Galaxy Series prioritizes energy efficiency without compromising on throughput, making it an invaluable asset for processes that demand constant and precise temperature regulation.

Benefits

  • Lowers operating costs by reducing ammonia refrigerant usage.
  • Simplifies installation with minimized field piping requirements.
  • Enhances safety by confining ammonia to the engine room.
  • Increases operational efficiency with the GEA Omni control panel.
  • Supports diverse industry applications, ensuring versatile temperature management.
Applications
Food,Personal care,Gas and energy,Marine,Beverage,Refrigeration,Oil,Heating,Environment,Pharma,Healthcare,Chemical,Home,New food,Dairy
End products
Cosmetic creams,Biofuels,Refrigerated chemicals,Deodorants,Milk,Infant formula,Ship refrigeration units,Cheese,Refrigerated pharmaceuticals,Lotions,Packaged seafood,Ice cream,Ready-to-eat meals,Yogurt,Juices,Soft drinks,Processed meats,Beer
Steps before
Installation,Setup,Piping Arrangement,Heat Transfer Fluid Preparation
Steps after
Maintenance,System Efficiency Optimization,Non-condensable Gas Purging,Refrigerant Charge Monitoring
Input ingredients
ammonia,heat transfer fluids,glycol,water
Output ingredients
chilled glycol,chilled water
Refrigerant Type
Ammonia (NH3)
Cooling Capacity
20ºF Leaving Glycol (TR)
Cooling Capacity
42ºF Leaving Water (TR)
Motor Size
20ºF Glycol (HP)
Motor Size
42ºF Water (HP)
Control Panel
GEA Omni control panel
Heat Exchangers Type
Plate and frame
Installation Requirements
Reduced piping and electrical connections
Nominal Capacity
Varies by Model (20–800 TR)
Compressor Model
GMX/GLX Series
Pressure Safety Management
Reduced requirements
Working Mechanism
Ammonia-based cooling
Automation Level
GEA Omni control panel
Refrigeration Method
Low refrigerant charge
Installation Ease
Easy installation with reduced piping
Maintenance
Reduced PSM requirements
Control panel type
GEA Omni control panel
Installation
Designed for easy installation
Heat Exchanger Type
Plate and frame heat exchangers
Control panel type
GEA Omni control panel
Integration possibilities
Ammonia refrigeration systems
Refrigerant type
Natural refrigerant (Ammonia)
Refrigerant charge
Low refrigerant charge
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.