The difference between air-cooled and water-cooled industrial chillers is mainly in the composition of the refrigeration system, equipment volume, cooling capacity and price. The air-cooled machine does not need a cooling tower and has its own fan cooling, which is larger in size; the water-cooled machine requires a cooling tower and is smaller in size. The price of the equipment is different, and the price of the air cooler is slightly higher, which can be used independently. Although the price of the water-cooled chiller is relatively low, it needs to be equipped with a cooling tower and a water pump.
1. Cooling method: The air-cooled industrial chiller transfers heat to the air through the fan to dissipate heat from the compressor, and the water-cooled industrial chiller dissipates heat from the compressor through the cooling tower.
2.Effect: The cooling effect of the water cooling system is better, because the heat transfer ability of water is better than that of air. The water cooler can evenly dissipate heat to the surrounding environment, so it is suitable for high-power and high-temperature equipment. The air-cooled system is more suitable for low-power and low-temperature equipment.
3. Noise and maintenance: Air-cooled systems usually produce more noise than water-cooled systems, and also require more frequent maintenance and cleaning, because dust and dirt can easily enter the interior of the air-cooled machine and affect the cooling effect.
4. Consumption of water resources: Water cooling systems require a certain amount of water resources for cooling, while air cooling systems do not require additional water resources.
5. Space requirements: Air-cooled systems usually take up less space than water-cooled systems because there is no need to install equipment such as water coolers and water pumps.
To sum up, there are certain differences between air-cooled and water-cooled industrial chillers in terms of cooling methods, effects, noise and maintenance, water resource consumption, and space requirements. Which cooling method to choose depends on specific application requirements and environmental conditions.