Air cooled chillers cool by a fan blowing air over a condenser coil converting the refrigerant from a gas state to a liquid state. The refrigerant then runs through an evaporator cooling the liquid in the evaporator, that liquid then flows to the reservoir tank. The compressor pushes the refrigerant through the system. Air cooled chillers have a small footprint with a compact design. They do not require a water tower with associated water pumps, piping and fans, reducing installation and maintenance costs. Air cooled chillers are easy to install, just plug them into a power source and they are ready for use. These chillers are the standard for smaller facilities.

 

Air-Cooled 5 to 15 HP Specifications

Model
DCA500
DCA750
DCA1000
DCA1300
DCA1500
Compressor
Nom. HP
5
7.5
10
13
15
Cooling Capacity (1)
Tons
Watts
BTU/hr
4.66
16,384
55,920
6.36
22,361
76,320
9.51
33,436
114,120
11.75
41,312
141,000
14.47
50.876
173,640
Nominal Evaporator Flow (2)
USGPM
11.7
15.7
23.8
29.2
35.7
Pressure (3)
PSIG
35
33
42
39
35
Pump Horsepower
HP
1
1
2
2
2
Fan(s)
HP
1
1
2 @ 1
2 @ 1
2 @ 2
Condenser Discharge Air Flow
CFM
3,500
5,300
6,000
9,975
11,000
Process Connections (to & from)
Inches
1-1/2
1-1/2
1-1/2
2
2
Resivoir Tank Capacity
US Gallons
16
16
45
45
45
Dimensions (d x w x h)
Inches
53 x 34.5 x 67
53 x 34.5 x 67
75 x 34.5 x 67
75 x 34.5 x 67
75 x 34.5 x 67
Shipping Weight
Pounds
990
1,050
1,505
1,510
1,625
Temperature Range
ºF
ºC
32ºF - 86ºF
0ºC - 30ºC
32ºF - 86ºF
0ºC - 30ºC
32ºF - 86ºF
0ºC - 30ºC
32ºF - 86ºF
0ºC - 30ºC
32ºF - 86ºF
0ºC - 30ºC
Temperature Stability

ºF
ºC

± 2ºF
± 1.11ºC
± 2ºF
± 1.11ºC
± 2ºF
± 1.11ºC
± 2ºF
± 1.11ºC
± 2ºF
± 1.11ºC
Nominal Rated Amps
460V/3/60
14.1
18.3
26.4
32.0
33.6
230V/3/60
27.6
36.9
57.8
63.0
73.4

Notes:
(1) Capacity based on 95 ºF (35ºC) entering air, and leaving water 50 ºF. Allowance made for heat gain from pump.
(2) Chiller flow rate based on 2.4 USGPM/ton (0.54 cu. Meters/hr/ton).
(3) Pumps: Stainless Steel Centrifugal