Air Cooler Glycol Chiller
Air Cooler Glycol Chiller
FIDEM – FMACSGL Series: Air Cooled Glycol Chillers
High-Efficiency Modular Chillers for Sub-Zero Industrial Applications
Application Scope
- Brine/glycol-based chilling processes
- Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
- Low-temp storage rooms
- Food and beverage processing (blast freezing, fermentation control)
- Plastic processing and extrusion cooling
- Brewery and distillery glycol chilling systems
Modular Structure
- Master module operates independently or with up to 11 slave modules, Total system cooling capacity: 30 kW to 136 kW
- Flexible expansion based on cooling load
- Individual modules controlled via centralized microprocessor
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | FMACSGL-05 | FMACSGL-08 | FMACSGL-10 | FMACSGL-15 | FMACSGL-22 | FMACSGL-30 | FMACSGL-40 | FMACSGL-50 | FMACSGL-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity @ -5°C (kW) | 4.5 | 7.7 | 12 | 15.4 | 22.6 | 31.9 | 39 | 45 | 50.2 |
| Cooling Capacity @ -10°C (kW) | 3.6 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 12.4 | 17.5 | 25.5 | 31 | 35 | 40.9 |
| Cooling Capacity @ -20°C (kW) | 2.1 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 7.0 | 10.4 | 15.1 | 18.6 | 25.9 | 30.4 |
| Coolant | Ethylene glycol / Brine solution | ||||||||
| Refrigerant | R407c / R404a | ||||||||
| Compressor Motor Power (kW) | 2.7 | 4.1 | 7 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 16 | 18.2 | 26 | 32 |
| Tank Volume (L) | 50 | 70 | 120 | 200 | 350 | 420 | 580 | 580 | 580 |
| Rated Coolant Flow (m³/h) | 1.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 6.1 | 10.2 | 14.4 | 18.9 | 20.5 |
| Fan Power (kW) × Qty | 0.22x 10.22x20.3x2 | 0.45x20.67x20.84 x40.94x40.94 x40.94x4 | |||||||
| Connection Size (inch) | 1 | 1 | 1½ | 1½ | 2 | 2½ | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Unit Dimensions (L×H mm) | 930×1165 | 1150×1230 | 1320×1510 | 1530×1625 | 1900×1780 | 1900×1780 | 2100×2050 | 2200×2050 | 2200×2050 |
Design Features
- Compressor (Scroll Type)
- Hermetically sealed 3-phase scroll compressors
- Built-in thermal overload cut-out and crankcase heater
- Mounted on anti-vibration rubber pads
Electric Panel
- Compressor contactor & protection breaker
- Fan contactor & protection breaker
- Phase sequence relay
- Microprocessor controller with:
- Function display (in master unit)
- Auto-start/stop logic
- Fault display and safety diagnostics
Safety Protections
- Compressor overload protection
- Phase reversal and missing phase detection
- Overpressure cut-off (HP/LP switch)
- Freeze protection
- Fan motor protection
- Flow switch protection
Axial Fan
- External rotor axial fans, direct-driven
- Large-diameter, low-speed, 8-pole motors
- IP55 protection, F-class insulation
- Low noise operation
Refrigerant Circuit
- Equipped with:
- Charge valves
- Filter drier
- Sight glass
- Gas-liquid separator
- Thermostatic expansion valve
- High and low pressure switches
- For heat pump models: 4-way valve, receiver, one-way valve
Hydraulic Circuit
- Galvanized pipes with water discharge ports
- Flange-type connectors, accessible from both sides
- Fully compatible with glycol and brine solutions
Evaporator
- High-efficiency plate heat exchanger or shell & tube type
- Factory insulated with closed-cell flexible insulation
- Suitable for glycol or brine-based circuits
Condenser
- Copper tube with aluminum fin construction
- Internally grooved tubes with hydrophilic blue-wave fins
- Optimized for high heat exchange efficiency
FIDEM FMACSGL Advantages
- Modular flexibility with scalable capacity
- Compact footprint with integrated tank and pump
- Simple maintenance with easy-access panels
- Long-life components from global brands
- Reliable in extreme conditions with glycol/brine
- Factory tested for leak-proof, pressure, and performance standards
Applications of FIDEM FMACSGL Glycol Air Cooled Chillers
- FIDEM FMACSGL chillers are designed to handle sub-zero cooling using ethylene glycol or brine solutions, making them ideal for industrial and commercial processes that require low-temperature fluid cooling. Their modular design and wide operating range (-5°C to -30°C) make them suitable for a broad range of demanding applications.
1. Food and Beverage Industry
- Blast Freezing / Quick Freezing
- Rapid chilling of meat, seafood, baked goods, and ready-to-eat items.
- Fermentation Temperature Control
- Glycol loops help maintain stable temperatures in beer, wine, and dairy fermentation.
- Cold Room & Storage Cooling
- Maintains precise low temperatures in cold storage facilities.
2. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing
- Reactor and Vessel Cooling
- Temperature-sensitive mixing or reaction vessels requiring glycol circulation at -10°C to -30°C.
- Crystallization Processes
- Used in chemical synthesis, separation, and formulation processes.
- Solvent Condensation
- Maintains condenser coils below dew point to condense vapors safely.
3. Breweries and Distilleries
- Fermenter Cooling (Jacketed Tanks)
- Circulates chilled glycol around fermenters to control yeast activity.
- Bright Beer Tank and Serving Line Cooling
- Ensures beer is dispensed at the right temperature from tank to tap.
- Solvent Condensation
- Maintains condenser coils below dew point to condense vapors safely.
4. Plastic Industry
- Mold Temperature Control
- Stabilizes tool temperature in plastic injection molding at sub-zero levels.
- Extrusion Cooling
- Used for die-head or blown film air ring cooling with glycol/brine fluid.
5. HVAC and Building Systems
- Process Cooling in Industrial HVAC
- Glycol chillers act as primary chillers in extreme environments where water alone would freeze.
- Low-Temp Air Handling Units
- Supplies glycol to AHUs or fan coil units in pharmaceutical and food-grade cleanrooms.
6. Ice Rinks and Artificial Snow Systems
- Glycol chillers supply coolant loops for:
- Ice skating rink floors
- Ski slope snow machines
- Entertainment park winter simulations
7. Test Chambers & Environmental Simulation
- Used in temperature cycling chambers for electronics, battery, automotive and material testing under controlled sub-zero conditions.
8. Modular Industrial Installations
- Ideal for facilities requiring scalable chilling systems (multiple lines/processes).
- Redundancy through master/slave modular configuration ensures reliability.
Why Use Glycol Chillers?
Glycol prevents freezing in coolant lines, allowing operation below 0°C Reduces maintenance from ice build-up in pipes, tanks, and coils Provides stable and reliable cooling in extreme temperature environments
Why Use Glycol Chillers?
Glycol prevents freezing in coolant lines, allowing operation below 0°C , Reduces maintenance from ice build-up in pipes, tanks, and coils , Provides stable and reliable cooling in extreme temperature environments
Advantages:
Air cooled glycol chiller is also called Air cooled low temperature chiller with temperature controlling range from 0°C to -30°C is widely used in plastic industry, electrons, plating, chemical industry, ultrasonic wave cooling, printing and others. This kind of air cooled industrial chiller can precisely control the temperature requested by the modernized machinery production, and it greatly improved the production efficiency and quality. Fidem Chiller air cooled industrial chiller doesn’t require cooling tower, which is easy to install and remove. This air cooled glycol chiller having built-in water tank and glycol water pump but shell and tube or SS plate heat exchanger are also available depend on client requirements.
Fidem Chiller low temperature chiller is the best choice for the modernized industry and it features easy operation, reasonable design, high quality and various models.
Also we offer a wide range of standard air cooled low temperature chillers, which can be found in following specification tables, but standard chillers may not always fit your unique requirements. Our application specialists can suggest units that are customized to meet your unique needs.