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Cooling water temperature rise

Cooling water temperature rise

Cooling water temperature rise

(OP)

What is the normal temperature rise (Outlet water temp - inlet water temp)in air-to-water cooled machines ? I had always assumed it to be 2-3 deg C. But in one generator, it is around 6 deg C. Flow rate & pressure are normal as per name plate. Does this mean the coolers have insufficient capacity ?


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RE: Cooling water temperature rise

If you have a higher rise across the generator then it has nothing to do with the chiller.  It means the generator is wasting more heat for some reason.

Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com

RE: Cooling water temperature rise

(OP)
Thx itsmoked. But it is a OEM designed cooler. So, they should know their generator losses and should design their coolers accordingly.

I am still keen to know what is the normal temp difference between outlet & inlet water. Any field experience or standards would help.


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RE: Cooling water temperature rise

Hi Edison123.

The temperature rise will depend on the amount of heat losses and the water flow. For water,
1cal/1gr = 1°C rise
The guideline figures I have are:
AT 80 F incoming cooling water provide 0.85 GPM per each 1 kW loss for around 4.5° C water temperature rise.
The recommended water flow ratio increases or reduces with water temperature, 0.68 GPM for 70F; 1.15 GPM for 95F. However the water temperature rise is not constant if those ratios are followed.

RE: Cooling water temperature rise

Generally, heat transfer devices are designed for a dT of 50C for optimizatin of the HX size. Though, the rule varies from case to case, it is a good approximation.

RE: Cooling water temperature rise

for some reason all the coolers I have been involved wioth were designed for 6C, so seems ok.
 flow (l/s)= 0.24 x losses (kW)/water rise

RE: Cooling water temperature rise

(OP)
Thank you all for the posts. I take it that 6 deg C rise is normal.


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RE: Cooling water temperature rise

Our design winds up at about 6º to 10º rise.  There is some trade-offs between the lowering the operational temperature of unit versus the outlet temperature and amount of water/pumping infrastructure to maintain a substantially lower outlet temperature.  

In your example, the difference between designing for a 3º versus a 6º delta is essentially doubling the coolant flow.  Therefore, while the unit might operate at a lower temperature, the pumping system is working twice as hard.  

Different designers might well pick different design points, based on their unit's capabilities and liabilities.

TTFN



RE: Cooling water temperature rise

Hi edison123
If the temperature rise is higher than similar transformers in your plant you may have more losses or a flow restriction.
This may also be an indication of circulating currents, harmonics, or a flux problem (possibly caused by harmonics).
If you circulation is temperature controlled you may have a bad sensor. You may also have thermometer errors.
Or, everything may be normal.
respectfully

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