The refrigerant in industrial chillers undergoes four stages: evaporation, compression, condensation, and expansion. It absorbs heat in the evaporator, is compressed to high pressure, releases heat in the condenser, and then expands, restarting the cycle. This efficient process ensures effective cooling for various industrial applications.
In industrial chiller cooling systems, refrigerant cycles through a series of energy transformations and phase changes to achieve effective cooling. This process comprises four key stages: evaporation, compression, condensation, and expansion.
1. Evaporation:
In the evaporator, low-pressure liquid refrigerant absorbs heat from the surrounding environment, causing it to evaporate into a gas. This heat absorption lowers the ambient temperature, creating the desired cooling effect.
2. Compression:
The gaseous refrigerant then enters the compressor, where mechanical energy is applied to increase its pressure and temperature. This step transforms the refrigerant into a high-pressure, high-temperature state.
3. Condensation:
Next, the high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant flows into the condenser. Here, it releases heat to the surrounding environment and gradually condenses back into a liquid state. During this phase, the refrigerant temperature decreases while maintaining high pressure.
4. Expansion:
Finally, the high-pressure liquid refrigerant passes through an expansion valve or throttle, where its pressure drops suddenly, returning it to a low-pressure state. This prepares the refrigerant to re-enter the evaporator and repeat the cycle.
This continuous cycle ensures efficient heat transfer and maintains the stable cooling performance of industrial chillers, supporting various industrial applications.
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