Screw compressor chiller for industrial cooling applications

Optimize your cooling processes with our versatile screw compressor chiller, designed for applications requiring precise temperature control across a wide range of industrial environments. Achieve efficient cooling, freezing, and heat pump functionalities while utilizing natural refrigerants for sustainable operations.

The GEA Grasso FX P, offered by GEA, is a modular screw compressor chiller engineered to manage significant temperature differentials in industrial environments. With applications in cooling, freezing, and heating, it serves sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Operating on a continuous, automatic basis, it efficiently handles cooling and heating processes with capacities ranging from 200 to 5,800 kW. This series integrates seamlessly into production lines with its flexible and modular design, featuring stepless capacity control and a frequency inverter for optimized performance. The chiller boasts a liquid-cooled condenser and can be configured with additional options like economizers to enhance energy efficiency. Constructed with high-efficiency plate heat exchangers, it achieves low discharge temperatures even at high pressure ratios. The equipment is designed to accommodate natural refrigerants, aligning with sustainability goals. For customization needs, GEA provides extensive engineering support, ensuring the chiller meets specific operational requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances energy efficiency, reducing operational costs with stepless capacity control and frequency inverter.
  • Supports sustainable operations by integrating natural refrigerant systems.
  • Offers versatility in applications from food processing to pharmaceutical production, optimizing temperature management.
  • Facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines with a modular design.
  • Minimizes maintenance downtime with automatic operation and robust construction.
Applications
Industrial refrigeration,Air conditioning,Heat pump applications,Sustainable refrigeration,Cooling,Freezing,Exhibition halls,Process cooling
End products
Beverages,Natural refrigerant systems,Frozen vegetables,Ice cream,Pharmaceutical products,Exhibition hall climate control,Meat storage,Dairy products,Process cooling for chemicals
Steps before
Cooling Process Setup,Loading with Refrigerant,System Calibration,Installation,Parameter Configuration
Steps after
Temperature Monitoring,Efficiency Evaluation,Maintenance and Inspection,System Adjustment,Data Logging
Input ingredients
refrigerant,cooling medium
Output ingredients
chilled water,heated water,condensed refrigerant
Application range
Chiller,heat pump,alternating machine
Evaporation and condensation temperature difference
Large
Capacity
200 to 5,800 kW
Compressor type
Screw compressor
Number of compressors
1 or 2 (FX P or FX Pduo)
Condenser type
Liquid cooled,suitable for other types
Automatic and variable internal volume ratio (Vi)
Yes
Stepless capacity control
With capacity slide and frequency inverter
Economizers
Optional
Discharge temperatures
Low,even at high pressure ratios
Refrigerant temperature
Secondary refrigerant temperature 12/6 °C,cooling medium temperature 27/32 °C
Working mechanism
Screw compressor
Application versatility
Chiller,heat pump,alternating machine
Capacity control
Stepless with capacity slide and frequency inverter
Internal volume ratio adjustment
Automatic and variable
Cooling medium
Liquid cooled by default
Discharge temperature management
Low even at high pressure ratios
Compressor configuration
1 or 2 compressors (FX P or FX Pduo)
Economizer option
Available
Flexible design
Modular
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
CE marking
Yes
ATEX certification
Yes
3A Sanitary Standards
No
FDA compliance
No
EHEDG certification
No
Machine footprint
Varies with model,e.g.,2100x1700x2200 mm
Compressor type
Screw
Number of compressors
1 or 2 (FX Pduo)
Module design
Flexible and modular
Cooling option
Liquid cooled condenser
Economizer option
Available
Evaporator and condenser type
High-efficiency plate heat exchangers
Control panel type
Stepless capacity control with capacity slide and frequency inverter
Compressor type
Screw compressor
Compressor quantity
1 or 2 (FX P or FX Pduo)
Volume control
Automatic and variable internal volume ratio (Vi)
Condenser cooling type
Liquid cooled,suitable for other types
Capacity control
Stepless with capacity slide and frequency inverter
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.