Open system chiller
Open system chiller
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What is the recommended maximum water hardness for an open chilled water system.
The system is for an industrial process and it uses well´s water and in this region its very hard (about 400ppm)so I have to know how low do I need to get the water hardness to select the proper water softener.
Thanks
The system is for an industrial process and it uses well´s water and in this region its very hard (about 400ppm)so I have to know how low do I need to get the water hardness to select the proper water softener.
Thanks





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I have another issue with this application. the chiller is going to be in a very dusty place, actually the chilled water is for a concrete mixer and there's cement everywhere. Any comments?
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Can the concrete get into the Chilled water system?
What do you mean by an open chilled water system?
open refers to
a) one time cooling OR
b) recirculation without a pressurized expansion vessel?
the water quality depends on the case.
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By open system I mean one time cooling.
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a) you chill water for a concrete mixture
b) your chiller is air cooled (no CTW).
Problem 1. Hardness on the water to be used as chilled water. Check the langelier index to see if you will have precipitation (mainly when you heat the water). Calcium per se will not make deposits.
Problem 2. Air cooled condenser. Consult with your supplier to see if you can install a filter (mat) before the ventilator or Finned tubes.
RGS