ACR Journal

The Innovation Zone June 2022 | July 2022 PRODUCTS & SERVICES 32 Volume 8 No.4 AQUA DEBUTS AQUA PRO CHILLER RANGE Temperature control specialist Aqua has launched a new range of completely packaged chillers, specifically designed for process applications. As well as a process specific design, incorporating an innovative coaxial evaporator, the Aqua Pro demonstrates a real commitment to reducing energy costs and carbon impact. Low GWP R454B refrigerant comes as standard, as does completely integrated free cooling. The Aqua Pro utilises a 0.7mm thick copper coaxial evaporator, with 8mm water pathways. The larger than normal pathways eliminate risk of blockage and evaporator damage. The condenser within the Aqua Pro is 0.4mm thick copper construction, double the industry standard. “The Aqua Pro range is here to make a difference to the industry,” explains Aqua Sales Director, Owen Hymers. “We wanted to design a chiller that can stand up to the demands & challenges that the process market faces daily. Yet we also wanted to tackle, head on, the issues around energy consumption and the environment that are impacting us all.” Aqua hold stock of the Aqua Pro range at their Hampshire based Head Office & Warehouse facility, enabling them to offer next day, UK wide delivery. Units come with a 3-year parts & labour warranty. For more information visit https://www. aquacooling.co.uk/chillers-sales/process-chillers/ CARRIER LAUNCHES HFO R1234ZE CHILLERS FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS APPLICATIONS Carrier has introduced the AquaForce® Vision 30KAV with PUREtec™ refrigerant, a new line of high-performance, compact process cooling chillers with ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R1234ze. The new chiller line is optimised for industrial processing such as food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, metal industries and applications requiring ultra-reliable cooling up to -12°C. The chiller is available in four sizes, spanning capacities from 280kW to 800kW into -4°C /-8°C medium temperature process cooling and from 530kW to 1300kW into 12/7°C high-temperature process cooling or comfort cooling. The compact design, with a physical footprint one-third less than standard 30KAV chillers, enables it to be deployed where space is tight without compromising performance. For mission critical applications, such as process cooling and food manufacturing, Carrier has developed an ultra-fast capacity recovery option. All 30KAV models can also be equipped with an innovative boosted total heat recovery option that allows more heat to be recovered during the winter, further increasing efficiency and reducing running costs. To learn more, visit: www.carrier.com/ commercial/en/eu/products/air-conditioning/ air-cooled-chillers/30kavize CONDAIR HELPS HARRIER’S PRINT RUN SMOOTHLY Harrier Group, a leading UK digital printing firm, has invested in four Condair RS restive steam humidifiers to maintain the perfect production environment in its newly-designed, high- tech print room. The humidifiers were specified by contractor Brothwell Irvine, who were commissioned to develop a new state-of-the-art inkjet print room at Harrier’s Newton Abbot site in Devon. Accurate humidity control maintains the integrity of the paper being used. If the atmosphere is too dry, paper can develop tight edges and curl at the corners, whilst too much moisture in the air can cause paper to become wavy as it absorbs water. Any dimensional change can result in print issues, as the machines run at such high speed. Harrier’s Health, Safety and Facilities Manager, Jeremy Rawley, says the units installed in the new room are maintaining the vital humidity levels required of between 40% and 60%. Dave Marshall-George, Sales Director at Condair, said: “The Condair RS is a popular choice for digital print rooms, as it offers very accurate humidity control and has an innovative scale management system.” www.condair.co.uk