McQuay PFS-150B User manual

Introduction
McQuay StarGateTM water-cooled chillers are completely assembled. factory wired. evacuated.
charged, tested and ready for installation. Each unit consists of a water-cooled condenser with
integral subcooler, multiple accessible semi-hermetic single screw compressors. replaceable tube
shell-and-tube evaporator. and complete refrigerant piping. Liquid line components included are
manual liquid line shutoff valves. charging valves. filter-dryers. liquid line solenoid valves,
sightglass/moisture indicators. and electronic expansion valves. Other features include compressor
heaters, and an advanced fully integrated microprocessor control system.
The electrical control center includes all safety and operating controls necessary for dependable
automatic operation. (the high and low pressure controls are external from the electrical control
center). Compressors are protected by solid-state overload protection and over temperature
protection.
Field installed fused disconnect Sw itch (furnished by others) offers additional protection.
Receiving and Handling
Inspect the unit immediately after receipt for possible damage. The unit is shipped FOB factory and
all claims for handling and shipping damage are
the responsibility of the consignee. Leave the
shipping
skid in place until the unit is in final position. This will aid in handling the equipment. Use
extreme care when rigging the equipment to prevent damage to the control center. or refrigerant
piping. See Dimensional Data for the center
of gravity of the unit.
Lift the unit
by fastening the ri
gging hooks to the four corners of the evaporator where the rigging
eyes are located (see Figure I ). Use spreader bars between the rigging lines to prevent damage to the
control center.
Figure I, Rigging Eyes
Rigging eyes
Rigging eyes
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Installation
Installation must be performed by qualified personnel who are familiar with local codes
regulations, and experienced with this type of equipment
Start-up by
McQuayService is included on all units sold for installation within North America
excluding Mexico. Two weeks prior notification of start-up is required. The contractor should obtain
a copy of the Start-up Scheduled Request Form from the sales representative or from the nearest
McQuayService office.
Location and Mounting
Mount the unit on a level concrete or steel base. Service clearance (at either end of the unit) is 14 feet
for units with
12-foot long standard shells and 18 feet for units with 16-foot long optional shells.
Evaporator and condenser tubes are rolled into the tube sheets to permit replacement. Clearance at all
other points, including the top, is 3 feet.
Make certain the floor or structural support is adequate to support the full operating weight of the
complete unit. Optional rubber-in-shear pads. or spring isolators can be ordered for use under each
corner of the base members.
It is not necessary to bolt the unit to the mounting slab or frame work:
although mounting holes are provided in the unit support at the four corners.
Compressor Condensation
Condensation occurs on the compressor surface when the temperature of the compressor surface is
lower than the ambient dew point temperature. Drain pans with drain connections are provided
underneath each compressor to collect the condensate. The compressor motor housing extends past
the drain pans. Install a floor drain close to the unit to collect condensate from motor housing and
condensate pans.
Vibration Isolators
Vibration isolator pads are shipped with the unit for field installation. These pads provide minimal
isolation. Vibration isolators are recommended on all upper level installations where vibration
transmission is a consideration. When vibration isolators are used. install springs under the main unit
supports. Adjust spring so the upper housing clears lower housing by at least
1/4" (6mm) and not
more than
1/2" (1 3mm). If hold-down bolts are not used. install a rubber anti-skid under isolators.
Install vibration eliminators in water piping to reduce piping strain. vibration. and noise. Table
l lists
spring and rubber-in-shear isolators for all PFS unit sizes
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Evaporator and Condenser Water Piping
PFS evaporators and condensers are equipped with either victaulic or flange connections. The
installing contractor must provide matching connections.
Remove the solid-state temperature sensor and thermostat bulbs from the wells to prevent
damage to those components when welding on the victaulic or flange connections.
Connect the condenser with the inlet water entering at the bottom to maximize subcooling. The
condenser water will discharge from the top connection.
Support piping to reduce weight and strain on the fittings and connections. Be sure piping is
adequately insulated.Install a cleanable
20-mesh water strainer in evaporator and condenser water
piping. install enough shutoff valves to permit draining water from the evaporator or condenser
without draining the complete system.
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Freeze Notice: Neither the evaporator nor the condenser is self-draining. Both must be
blown out.
Include thermometers at the inlet and outlet connections and air vents at the high points of piping.
The water heads can be interchanged (end for end) allowing water connections to be made at either
end of the unit. Use new head gaskets when interchanging water heads. When water pump noise is
objectionable, use rubber isolation sections at both the inlet and outlet of the pump. Vibration
eliminator sections in the condenser inlet and outlet water lines are not normally required. Where
noise and vibration are critical, and unit is mounted on spring isolators, flexible piping connections
are necessary.
Water treatment
If unit is operating with a cooling tower, clean and flush cooling tower.
Make sure tower “blowdown”
or bleedoff is operating. Atmospheric air contains many contaminants which increases the need for
water treatment. The use of untreated water may result in corrosion, erosion, sliming, scaling, or
algae formation. A water treatment service is recommended.
McQuay International is not
responsible for damage or faulty operation from untreated or improperly treated water.
Head pressure control, tower system
The minimum entering water temperature to the condenser must not be lower than 70°F (2 I _ 1°C).
Use a three-way bypass valve around the tower to modulate the condenser water flow.Figure 6 shows
a three-way pressure actuator water regulating valve used for cooling applications. This regulating
valve will assure an adequate condensing pressure if the inlet condenser water temperature falls below
70°F). An optional AOX-4 board located in the MicroTech panel will control a cooling tower bypass
valve or a varible speed condenser pump.
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Head pressure control, well water system
When using city or well water for condensing refrigerant, install a normally closed direct acting water
regulating valve in the outlet piping of the condenser. This regulating valve will assure an adequate
condensing pressure if the inlet condenser water temperature falls below 70°F. The condenser service
valve provides a pressure tap for the regulating valve. The valve can modulate in response to head
pressure. On shutdown. the valve closes. preventing water from siphoning out of the condenser.
Siphoning causes condenser waterside drying and accelerates fouling. If a valve is not used, Figure 7
illustrates the recommendation of a loop at the outlet. Size the loop height (H) to offset the negative
pressure caused by the siphoning effect. A vacuum breaker may be required.
Figure 6, Bypass valve
Figure 7, Well Water System
Loop required when no
regulating valve is used
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valve
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From main
+ condenser
f pump
To drain Direct acting water
regulating valve
Relief Valve Piping
Follow the requirements of ANSUASHRAE Standard 15- 1994 for relief valve piping. The condenser
relief valve assembly consists of a tree valve and two relief valves. The tree valve must be fully front
or back seated to ensure only one relief valve is available for discharge.
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Temperature and Water Flow Limitations
PFS units are designed to operate in conditions from2 1 “F
(-8.9”C) to 55°F (1O’C) leaving water
temperature on the evaporator side and 70°F (2 I. 1 “C) to 95°F (35°C) entering water temperature on
the condenser side.
Glycol in the evaporator is required on all applications below 40°F (4.4”C) leaving evaporator
fluid temperature. The maximum allowable water temperature to the cooler in a non-operating cycle
is
10j°F (40.6”(Z). The non-operating leaving condenser water temperature maximum is 115°F
(46.1 “C). Flow rates below the minimum values may cause freeze-up problems, scaling and poor
control. Flow rates above the maximum values will result in unacceptable pressure drops. excessive
nozzle and tube erosion and possibly cause tube failure.
Evaporator Freeze Protection
When freeze protection is a concern, do the following:
1. If the unit will not be operated during the winter. drain and flush the evaporator and chilled water
piping with glycol Drain and vent connections are provided on the evaporator.
2.
When using a cooling tower, add glycol solution to the chilled water system. Freeze point should
be approximately 10°F (5.6”C) below minimum design ambient temperature.
Note: Freeze damage is not considered a warranty failure and is not the responsibility of
McQuay International.
3. Insulate field water piping. especially on the chilled water side.
Condenser Protection and Design Considerations
If pond or river water is used as a condensing medium and the water valves leak, the condenser and
liquid line refrigerant temperature could drop below the equipment room temperature on the
“off
cycle. This problem occurs when cold water continues to circulate through the condenser and the unit
remains off due to satisfied cooling load.If this occurs:
1. Cycle the condenser pump off with the unit.
2. Verify the liquid line solenoid valves are operating properly.
Chilled Water Thermostat
The PFS water-cooled chiller is equipped with the MicroTech leaving water controller. Be careful
when working around the unit to avoid damaging lead wires and sensor cables. Check lead wires
before running the unit. Avoid rubbing the lead wires on the frame or other components. Verify the
lead wires are firmly anchored. If the sensor is removed from the well for servicing. do not wipe off
the heat conducting compound supplied in the well.
Refrigerant Charge
All units are designed for use with HCFC-22 and are shipped with a full operating charge. The
operating charge for each unit is shown in the Physical Data Table.
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Detection of Loss of Flow
NOTE: Water pressure differential switches are not recommended for outdoor applications
The preferred means for detecting loss of flow is the use of factory-mounted pressure differential
switches for the evaporator and condenser.
A flow switch is available from McQuay (part number 00175033-00). It is a “paddle” type
switch and adaptable to any pipe size from 3” (76mm) to 8” (203mm) nominal. Two flow switches
are required. Mount the flow switch in either the entering or leaving water line ofthe evaporator and
condenser. Certain minimum flow rates are required to close the switch and are listed in Table 5.
Installation should be as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Flow Switch
Connect the normally open contacts ofthe flow switch in the unit control center at terminals 62
and 63. Flow switch contact must be suitable for 23 VAC. low current ( Ibma).
Table 5, Flow Switch Minimum Flow Rates
Nominal Pipe Size Min. Required Flow to
(inches) Activate Switch - GPM (L/s)
5 58.7 (3.7)
6 79.2 (5)
Glycol Solutions
Use industrial grade glycols only. Do not use an automotive grade antifreeze. Automotive
antifreeze contains inhibitors that will cause plating on the copper tubes within the chiller
evaporator. The type and handling of glycol used must be consistent with local codes.
To determine flou rate for the evaporator in CPM (L/s). and pressure drop through the cooler, use the
following formulas and tables.
Note: The procedure
does not specify the
type of glycol. Use
ihe der& factors
found in Table 6 for
corrections when
using ethylene glycol
and those in Table 7
for propylene glycol.
1. Capacity - Multiply the chiller’s capacity with water b>,the capacity correction factor (Cap) to
tind the chiller’s capacity with glycol.
3
-. CPM - To determine evaporator GPM (or Delta-T) knowing Delta-T (or GPM) and tons:
Gl~col <iPM = 73 x to/?s(&m/) x j70M$from talk)
llelm - 7‘
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For metric applications:
L/s - To determine evaporator L/s (or Delta-T) knowing Delta-T (or L/s) and kW:
UI’
Glycol L : s = x ,/10lr’(from tahlc)
4.IX x nvllL1 - r
3. Pressure Drop - To determine pressure drop through the cooler when using glycol, enter the
appropriate water pressure drop curve (begin on page I2 at the actual glycol flow. Multiply the
water pressure drop found there by pressure drop adjustment factor (PD) to obtain corrected
glycol pressure drop.
4. To determine the unit power consumption, multiply the unit kW/TR with water by the (kW/TR)
factor. Test coolant with a clean. accurate glycol solution hydrometer (similar to that found in
service stations) to determine the freezing point. Obtain percent glycol from the freezing point
table below. A minimum of2590 solution by, weight should be used for protection against
corrosion.
Note: The effect of glycol in the condenser is negligible. As glycol increases in
temperature, its properties approach those of water. For selection purposes, there is no
derate in capacity for glycol in the condenser.
Table 6, Adjustment factors for ethylene glycol
Tab/e 7, Adjustment factors for propylene glycol
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Evaporator and Condenser Water Flow and Pressure Drop
Flow rates must fall between the minimum and maximum values shown on the appropriate evaporator
and condenser curves. Flow rates below the minimum values shown will result in laminar flow that
will reduce efficiency, cause erratic operation of the electronic expansion valve and could cause low
temperature cutouts. Flow rates exceeding the maximum values shown can cause erosion on the
evaporator water connections and tubes.
Measure the chilled water pressure drop through the evaporator at field installed pressure taps. It is
important not to include the effect of valves or strainers in these readings.
Do not vary the water flow through the evaporator while the compressor(s) are operating. MicroTech
control setpoints are based on constant flow.
Figure 9 Evaporator pressure drop (2-pass and 3-pass)
Flow Rate (Us)
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1Standard Shall B-pass/ hi i i i t
200 WI3 a0 saoaoo7moo~lom
Flow Rate (GPM)
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