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Industrial Air-Cooled Chiller for Reliable Process Cooling

  • Fresh
  • Durable
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An industrial air-cooled chiller removes heat from circulating water through a refrigeration cycle and rejects that heat to ambient air without requiring a cooling tower.

  • Heat rejection Air-cooled condenser
  • Core components Compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator
  • Air-Cooled Heat Rejection
  • Integrated Refrigeration Cycle
  • No Cooling Tower Required
  • Application-Based Selection
  • Flexible Installation
  • Chilled or Frozen Transport
  • Portable Design
  • Power Flexibility
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Overview

Air-Cooled Chiller Design for Practical Industrial Cooling

An air-cooled chiller cools circulating water by transferring heat from the water to a refrigerant, then releasing that heat into the surrounding air. The refrigeration circuit typically consists of a compressor, air-cooled condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator. Because heat rejection uses fans and ambient air, the system does not rely on a cooling tower. Actual performance depends on the selected model, ambient temperature, water flow, target water temperatures, and application load.

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Containerized cold room being crane-lifted onto a concrete base at a distribution site
  • Four Main Refrigeration Components

    The compressor raises refrigerant pressure and temperature. The condenser releases heat to ambient air, the expansion valve reduces refrigerant pressure, and the evaporator absorbs heat from the water circuit.

  • Air-Cooled Condenser and Fan System

    Fans move ambient air through the condenser coil. The airflow carries heat away as the refrigerant condenses. Adequate ventilation and clearance around the unit help support stable operation.

  • Chilled-Water Heat Transfer

    In the evaporator, heat moves from circulating water to the refrigerant. The cooled water can then be supplied to compatible process equipment or other cooling loads.

  • Designed Around Site Conditions

    Model selection should account for cooling load, water temperatures, flow rate, ambient design conditions, power supply, and installation space. These inputs help avoid choosing an undersized or unsuitable unit.

  • Installation and Maintenance

    Install the chiller on a suitable foundation with sufficient airflow and service access. Routine inspection of the condenser coil, fans, water circuit, electrical connections, and safety controls helps maintain reliable operation.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Reference configuration for the two standard sizes. Dimensions, refrigeration capacity and electrical supply are confirmed for each project in the quotation drawing.

Parameter

Specification / Confirmation

Product Type

Air-cooled chiller

Refrigeration Components

Compressor, air-cooled condenser, expansion valve, evaporator

Cooling Capacity

Confirm for selected model and design conditions

Chilled-Water Inlet / Outlet Temperatures

Confirm according to process requirements

Water Flow Rate

Confirm according to cooling load and evaporator design

Refrigerant

Confirm for selected model

Power Supply

Confirm voltage, phase, and frequency for destination market

Ambient Design Temperature

Confirm site design condition

Control Configuration

Confirm with supplier for selected model

Dimensions and Operating Weight

Confirm from the final model datasheet

Configurations

Configured Around
What You Store

Choose the temperature version first, then add the upgrades your site and product need. Every option is built and tested in the factory, not retrofitted on site.

  • 0 → +15 °C

    Chilled Storage

    Fruit, vegetables, flowers, dairy and beverages — humidity-friendly air distribution.

    01
  • −18 → −25 °C

    Frozen Storage

    Meat, seafood, ice cream and frozen food, with heated door frames and pressure relief.

    02
  • Down to −40 °C

    Blast Freezer

    High-capacity unit and airflow for fast pull-down of fresh product to core temperature.

    03
  • Chill + Freeze

    Dual-Zone Room

    An insulated partition splits a 40HQ into two rooms, each with its own refrigeration.

    04
For an Accurate Quotation, Please Provide:

Based on this information, the cold storage box and refrigeration configuration can be matched to the buyer’s vehicle and operating conditions.

  • Required internal or external box dimensions
  • Required storage temperature
  • Type of products to be transported
  • Vehicle type and cargo area dimensions
  • Required quantity
  • Available power supply
  • Daily operating time
  • Local ambient temperature
  • Required battery or solar configuration
Applications

Where It Works Best

The Portable Cold Storage Box for Tricycles, Vans & Pickup Trucks is suitable for transporting and storing temperature-sensitive products such as:

How We Deliver

From Inquiry to Cold Storage

  1. 01

    Requirement Review

    Product, target temperature, daily loading and site power supply.

  2. 02

    Design & Quotation

    Heat-load calculation, layout drawing and a configured quotation.

  3. 03

    Production & Testing

    Built in our factory and pull-down tested before it is released.

  4. 04

    Shipping & Documents

    Ships as a standard container with export and customs paperwork.

  5. 05

    Start-Up Support

    Remote commissioning guidance and long-term spare parts supply.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does an air-cooled chiller work?

    It transfers heat from circulating water to a refrigerant in the evaporator. The compressor circulates and raises the pressure of the refrigerant, and the air-cooled condenser releases the absorbed heat into ambient air.

  • Does an air-cooled chiller need a cooling tower?

    No. It rejects heat through a condenser coil and fans, so a cooling tower is not required. The unit still needs suitable airflow and installation clearance.

  • What information is needed to select a chiller?

    Provide the required cooling capacity, water inlet and outlet temperatures, water flow rate, ambient design temperature, power supply, installation environment, and process details.

  • Can this chiller be used for industrial process cooling?

    It may be suitable when its capacity, water temperatures, flow rate, and operating range match the application. Confirm these requirements with the supplier before ordering.

  • What maintenance does an air-cooled chiller require?

    Maintenance commonly includes checking and cleaning the condenser coil, inspecting fan operation, checking water flow and strainers, reviewing electrical connections, and verifying safety controls in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Tell Us What You Store.
We'll Engineer the Cold.

Send your storage temperature, room size and location — our engineers reply with a configured solution and quotation within 24 hours.

  • Free Equipment Selection
  • Custom System Design
  • Response Within 24 h