Refrigeration technology for industry: QUANTUM air chillers
QUANTUM Air chillers are characterised by energy-efficiency, high cooling capacity, convenient control and excellent serviceability. Our team has developed a way to significantly reduce the refrigerant charge, thereby lowering the Total Equivalent Warming Impact (TEWI) of the unit compared to previous models. Whether economical or low-emission: QUANTUM Air is the ideal refrigeration technology for industry!
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Our QUANTUM Air chillers incorporate around 20 years of experience in the product development of air-cooled refrigeration technology for industry. This is impressively evident in all of the 28 different versions in the series.
The QUANTUM air chillers enable a cooling capacity of 250 kilowatts to two megawatts. This means that they outperform all air-cooled chillers with magnetic bearing compressor technology currently available on the market. As a result, our refrigeration technology sets standards in the industry.
With 20 per cent less operating weight and a ten per cent smaller footprint compared to previous models, our current QUANTUM Air models are flexible in use.
Energy efficiency, high cooling capacity and excellent serviceability - this is what characterises our QUANTUM Air series. And the chillers offer further added value: oil-free compressors, non-contact magnetic bearings, smooth starting behaviour, low noise and vibration levels and a high level of operational reliability.
QUANTUM Air chillers are already very quiet as standard thanks to the use of an additional condenser. They can also be manufactured in an ultra-quiet version as an option (supersilent package). This is a crucial aspect for industrial refrigeration technology - especially for sound-sensitive applications, such as in hospitals or office buildings.
Thanks to its low refrigerant charge, the refrigeration system operates with a reduced amount of refrigerant. The system's operating characteristics and environmental assessment depend on the specific application, operating conditions and system configuration. TEWI calculations can be used as part of the evaluation of refrigeration system performance, depending on the applied methodology and reference scenario.
The compressors and fans in the QUANTUM Air series are designed in such a way that the total energy consumption is optimised at every operating point - even at different ambient temperatures. For you, this means: energy efficiency.
QUANTUM chillers achieve this through modifications to the control system, which also lead to greater energy efficiency in the provision of cooling.
At ENGIE Refrigeration, we want to make it as convenient as possible for you. That's why QUANTUM Air chillers are equipped with the latest communication technology and an intelligent control system that makes operation particularly smart.
Energy efficient EC fans can be controlled via Modbus. Depending on the desired chilled water temperature, the load requirement and the ambient temperature, you can operate the machine with pinpoint accuracy.
Our QUANTUM Air models are based on a sophisticated modular principle. As a result, you benefit from shorter delivery times and exceptionally good serviceability of QUANTUM chillers, as the ENGIE service technician responsible can easily access the interior of the machine for maintenance. This saves time and often reduces costs.
We offer various modules for perfect customisation of QUANTUM refrigeration technology for industry. These include
- Integrated free cooling modules for free cooling, mixed or compression operation
- Preconfigured hydraulic modules
- Green Heat Recovery
Feel free to contact us for further possibilities!
In summary: What makes the QUANTUM-Air chiller series so special?
QUANTUM-Air is ENGIE Refrigeration's high-performance air-cooled chiller series – developed for optimised energy consumption (COP per EN 14511) and reduced refrigerant charge using low-GWP refrigerant [designation, e.g. R-1234ze, GWP < 1]. It uses state-of-the-art compressor technology and an optimised air cooling system to provide reliable and low-emission cooling. Thanks to the use of oil-free turbo compressors and an intelligent control system, the QUANTUM-Air operates particularly quietly and with minimal maintenance.
The advantages for operators:
- Energy efficiency thanks to innovative components and demand-based power control.
- Reduced climate impact: use of low-GWP refrigerant [specify refrigerant designation and GWP value, e.g. R-1234ze with GWP < 1] and energy-optimised design with a good COP (EN 14511).
- Flexibility for various applications such as industry, data centres or building air conditioning.
ENGIE Refrigeration offers QUANTUM-Air in different power ratings and with optional features such as free cooling – for maximum cost-effectiveness and future-proofing.