Chiller vs CO₂ Compressor: Which Cooling System Is Best?
How to Choose the Right Cooling System for Your Industrial Application Choosing a cooling system is not only about selecting a powerful compressor or looking for the lowest equipment price. For industrial applications, the right cooling solution depends on factors such as required temperature, cooling load, operating conditions, energy consumption, maintenance and long-term costs. Two technologies that are commonly considered for different cooling requirements are industrial chillers and CO₂ refrigeration systems. An industrial chiller is generally used when a facility needs chilled water or glycol for process cooling, HVAC, machine cooling or other applications. The cooled fluid can be circulated to different areas of a facility, making chillers useful for centralized cooling. CO₂ refrigeration works differently. It uses CO₂ (R744) as the refrigerant, and a CO₂ compressor forms an important part of the refrigeration cycle. This type of system is increasingly considered for application...