Central chiller for consistent process cooling

Optimize your production with modular central chillers offering scalable cooling solutions for seamless integration into complex process environments, ensuring precise temperature control and efficient energy use.

Controls and Stabilizes Process Temperatures

The Trident™ GS Series Modular Central Chillers from AEC integrate advanced component design to deliver efficient process cooling across various industries, including plastics, chemical processing, and food and beverage. This equipment excels in controlling and stabilizing process temperatures by utilizing a modular setup, allowing scalability from 50 to 120 tons per circuit. You can seamlessly expand capacity by paralleling circuits to match increased production demands. This system ensures robust temperature management with its stainless steel, copper brazed plate evaporator and semi-hermetic dual screw compressors, which feature crank case heaters and pressure sensors for optimal performance. The chillers employ intuitive state-of-the-art controls for straightforward operation and integration into existing systems, enhanced by a variety of communication protocols such as Ethernet, Modbus, and BACnet. Designed for continuous, automated high-capacity operations, this chiller offers compact versatility with energy efficiency through variable-frequency drive fan control and an accessible NEMA 12-style electrical control enclosure. Ideal for applications like PET bottle production, metal sheet cooling, and vaccine processing, the Trident™ GS Series can be customized to meet specific requirements, providing reliable and versatile cooling solutions for demanding industrial environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with scalable chilling capacity to meet growing demand.
  • Minimizes energy usage through advanced motor control and VFD fan operation.
  • Streamlines system integration using universal communication protocols for easy connectivity.
  • Reduces maintenance time with tool-less evaporator access and washable condenser filters.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise temperature control across various industrial applications.

General


Applications
Chemical processing,Material handling industries,Blown film production,Plastics manufacturing,Hvac systems,Food and beverage industry,Process cooling,Metal processing,Industrial refrigeration systems,Pharmaceutical production
End products
Beverages,Sauces,Pharmaceutical oils,Liquid chemicals,Foam products,Pet bottles,Polypropylene sheets,Fermented products,Vaccines,Cpp films,Chemical resins,Cooling coils,Metal sheets,Industrial chillers,Hdpe containers,Pvc pipes,Ldpe films,Polyethylene films
Steps before
Material Handling,Blending,Conveying,Pre-chilling setup
Steps after
Cooling,Size Reduction,Granulating,Packaging
Input ingredients
water,heat transfer fluid,refrigerant
Output ingredients
chilled water,cooling capacity,leaving fluid temperature,heat
Market info
AEC (ACS Group) is known for manufacturing industrial equipment such as cooling, heating, and conveying solutions, serving various industries with a reputation for high-quality engineered-to-order systems and reliable customer support.

Technical Specifications


Cooling Temperature Range
30°F to 65°F (-1°C to 18°C)
Cooling Capacity per Circuit
50 tons to 120 tons
Modular Scalability
Parallel integration with same-size circuits
Evaporator Type
Stainless steel,copper brazed plate
Control Set Communication Protocol
Ethernet,Modbus,BACnet
Chilled Water Line Flow Sensor
Included
Condenser Temperature Rating (Air-Cooled)
Rated to -20°F (-29°C) ambient
Electrical Control Enclosure Type
NEMA 12-style
Manifold Assemblies
Available for water-cooled or air-cooled units
Power Connection
Single-point power and ground wiring

Operating Characteristics


Temperature range
30°F to 65°F (-1°C to 18°C)
Automation level
Intuitive controls / PLC
Modular capability
Paralleling circuits
Scalability
50 tons to 120 tons per circuit
Connectivity
Ethernet,Modbus,BACnet
Maintenance
Effortless maintenance
Plug-and-play capability
Ultimate plug-and-play

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Space-saving package
Control panel type
Intuitive controls
Cooling temperature range
30°F to 65°F (-1°C to 18°C)
Cooling Capacity per Circuit
50 to 120 tons
Evaporator type
Stainless steel,copper brazed plate
Evaporator design
Shell and tube
Condenser type
Remote air-cooled with aluminum v-coils
Condenser ambient rating
-20°F (-29°C)
Evaporator inlet strainer
TS Tech™ tool-less
Connectivity
Market leading connectivity
Scalability
Parallel with other circuits
Power connection
Single-point power and ground wiring
Control enclosure
Fully accessible NEMA 12-style
Maintenance
Virtually effortless

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive controls with dashboard sets
Integration possibilities
Compatible with AEC pump tanks
Modularity
Circuits can parallel with others for scalability
Connectivity
Ethernet,Modbus,BACnet protocols
Plug-and-play capability
Integrated control set across units