What is a fluid chiller?
A fluid chiller, or thermos chiller, is a refrigeration system designed to accurately control the temperature of a liquid—typically water or a water-glycol mixture—by maintaining it at a specified temperature.
Understanding how a fluid chiller functions
A fluid chiller operates through a closed-loop system, where the cooling liquid continuously cycles from the chiller to the application or machine and back again. As the liquid flows through the system, it absorbs heat from the equipment. Upon returning to the chiller, the liquid’s temperature is reduced back to the target setpoint.
The chiller monitors the fluid temperature in real time, adjusting as needed to maintain stable conditions. This ensures consistent cooling performance, supporting optimal operation of your machinery or process.
Types of fluid chillers
Fluid chillers exist in two main configurations:
- Closed-Tank Chillers: These systems operate under positive pressure, with all internal components sealed from the external environment.
- Open-Tank Chillers: In this configuration, the fluid tank is exposed to the atmosphere, allowing for unpressurised operation.
What chillers does SMC provide?
At SMC, we focus exclusively on open-tank chillers, which feature the upper tank design that remains open to ambient air. This type of open-tank chiller offers flexible installation options for both indoor and outdoor use, adapting easily to a wide variety of operational environments. All models support both 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequencies and are compatible with a broad range of standard power supplies, enabling straightforward integration into systems around the world.
Our chiller portfolio includes two main categories:
These industrial fluid chillers use a refrigerant gas circuit to regulate fluid temperature via a refrigerant circuit and are available in the following setups:
- Single-Channel: This unit is designed to control one independent cooling circuit; available in standard or rack-mounted formats.
- Dual-Channel: Capable of regulating two separate cooling loops, each with its own temperature setpoint.
These fluid chillers use Peltier technology to maintain precise fluid temperatures.
SMC chillers are suitable for cooling a range of https://www.smc.eu/no-no/solutions/fluid-controlcirculating fluid types, including clean water, deionised water, water-glycol mixtures, and fluorinated liquids.
When should you use an industrial fluid chiller?
Industrial fluid chillers provide highly reliable cooling stability which guarantees consistent
