0-2kW Rack Mounted Chillers From ATC

Traditional cooling systems can take up precious space in laboratories and data centers. Rack mounted chillers are cooling systems designed to fit into standard electrical housings, ideal for a reduced footprint. However, rack mounted chillers are not always mounted into electrical housing. They can be mounted into any electrical frame, such as a test rig.

19" Rack Mount Chillers

Rack mounted chillers use a refrigeration cycle to remove unwanted heat from heat transfer fluids. The heat transfer fluid may be water, glycol (ethylene glycol or propylene glycol) or oil.

Applied Thermal Control manufactures rack mounted chillers designed to fit within standard electrical housings with a minimum depth of 23.62 inches (600mm). Mounting a chiller within existing electrical racking reduces the loss of valuable floorspace, making no addition to the existing footprint of the system.

This is particularly beneficial for system integration. As technology advances, components become smaller, allowing for cooling systems to be integrated into existing racking as equipment is refurbished and modernized.

The R-Series from Applied Thermal Control ranges from 500W to 2kW in cooling capacity, delivered in a compact and reliable design. With powerful cooling outputs and coolant flow rates, the R-series is a versatile range, suited to a range of applications. The use of ATC 19” rack mounted chillers is particularly beneficial where 19” racks are already in situ and have space to accommodate a chiller. It is important to note that the R-Series of Rack Mounted Chillers provide a supply of heat transfer fluids at constant pressure, in order to remove unwanted heat from an associated process and should not be confused with systems designed to provide chilled air to cool the internal air temperature of housing.

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The R-Series is primarily an air-cooled refrigeration system, although water cooled condensers are available as an option. All chillers within the R-Series have a stainless-steel reservoir, offering optimal thermal buffering, and a stainless-steel evaporator, ensuring corrosion free operation. Both ‘over temperature’ and ‘low liquid level’ signals are fitted as standard, making it easy to carry out visual checks. Other standard features include:

  • Industry standard 6-pin signal plug
  • Low noise operation
  • Non-ferrous coolant circuit
  • Pressure relief valve
  • Convenient liquid fill point

Applied Thermal Control offer several options, resulting in a chiller tailored to the needs of the application.

Typical Applications:

  • Laser Sources
  • RF Signal Generation
  • Electrical Components
  • X-ray Sources
  • Optical Devices
  • 3D Printing
  • Ozone Disinfecting
  • Older electro-microscopes

The original article can be found on ATC's website.

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