More selection now with new chillers

For its water-based, small-scale air conditioning system GEA acqua, GEA Happel Klimatechnik GmbH is now offering a new generation of chillers. They will supersede the previously offered units, and will offer an expanded performance spectrum.

For both the GSAC models (chillers alone), as well as for GSAH types (with additional heat-pump switchover function), there are now for both model groups 5 new systems for 230-V and 6 new systems for 400-V connection. The cooling capacity for the smallest unit is now 4.6 kW (until now:  5.5 kW), and the cooling capacity for the largest unit is now 14.6 kW (until now:  11.1 kW). The heating capacity covers a range of 5.7 kW (until now:  5.9 kW) to 16.8 kW (until now:  12.4 kW). In spring and autumn the heat pump of the GSAH models can effectively heat rooms climate-controlled by GEA acqua 2, since it functions at outside temperatures of -7 to 20°C.

Each of the new chiller groups is now available in one version for outdoor installation (for locations behind buildings or on the roof, for example) or as a version for installation inside buildings. As a result, a total of 44 different units are available:  which means that GEA acqua 2 will effectively cover requirements for single-family homes, or for the climate control of shops or other small commercial facilities.

These new chillers adjust the fan speed as a function of condensation pressure. They also offer a speed-controlled water pump, as well as further features for energy-efficient and demand-driven operation. The chillers are also very quiet, so as not to disturb a quiet home.

Systems may be installed without a refrigeration certificate
The complete GEA acqua 2 system consists of chillers and quiet fan-coil units for installation in climate-controlled rooms. During winter the fan-coil units perform the heating function, and cool the room air in summer. Depending on demand, the fan-coil units use the heating circulation system of the normal central-heating system, or they take their useful energy from the chiller or from its heat pump.
Since the GEA acqua 2 uses water circulation systems to distribute its useful energy throughout a building, the system may also be installed by fitters who do not have refrigeration certification. As a result, heating-system installation staff can now enter the field of climate control with cooling features, since they are essentially installing a heating system that can also cool.