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Series R Helical Rotary
Liquid Chillers
Model RTHD
175-450 Tons (60 Hz)
125-450 Tons (50 Hz)
Built for Industrial and Commercial Applications
RLC-PRC020-EN
June 2006
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Introduction To meet a wide range of applications in Improved startup temperature Important Design Advances the medium-tonnage, water-cooled capabilities and reduced sensitivity to and New Features market, Trane is proud to introduce the condenser water temperatures model RTHD helical rotary liquid chiller. Major design advances include: alleviate the most common startup The introduction of this next-generation • Higher full-load energy efficiency concerns. chiller an exciting step forward in
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Contents Introduction 2 4 Features and Benefits Options 6 Controls 8 10 Application Considerations Selection Procedure 12 Model Nomenclature 14 16 General Data Electrical Data and Connections 19 Dimensions and Weights 22 Mechanical Specifications 29 Conversion T able 30 RLC-PRC020-EN 3
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Features and Benefits Application Versatility and High Generic Building Automation System Simple, Economical Installation Performance points are available for easy access to Compact size makes the model RTHD Screw compressor technology and the operational information. well suited for the retrofit and electronic expansion valve provide Extensive information on professional replacement market. reliable performance in an expanded design selection and layout is available All units fit thro
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Features and Benefits State-of-the-Art, Precision Control The Trane helical rotary compressor is a Microprocessor-based CH530 controls proven design resulting from years of monitor and maintain optimal operation research and thousands of test hours, of the chiller and its associated sensors, including extensive testing under actuators, relays, and switches, all of extraordinarily severe operating which are factory-assembled and conditions. extensively tested. Trane is the world’s largest
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Options Insulation 2-Way Condenser Water Regulating Valve Main Power Disconnect All low temperature surfaces are For water regulation, a field-installed, Options: covered with factory installed 3/4 inch 2-way butterfly-type (lug-style) valve, Non-fused Disconnect (19.05 mm) Armaflex II or equal (k=0.28) with integral electrical operator and insulation, including the evaporator and factory-mounted valve actuator, is A UL-approved non-fused molded case water boxes, suction line, and motor availabl
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Options Programmable Relays Control Options: Default-set, factory-installed, Tracer Summit Communications programmable relays allow the operator Link to factory-installed, tested to select four relay outputs from a list of communication board, via single twisted- eight. Available relays are: Alarm- pair wiring, adds Tracer Summit Latching, Alarm-Auto Reset, General communications to the system. Alarm, Warning, Chiller Limit Mode, LonTalk LCI-C Interface Compressor Running, Head Pressure LonTalk
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Controls Fast, easy access to available chiller — Evaporator, condenser, and LCD T ouch-Screen Display data in tabbed format, including: compressor reports containing all with Multi-Language Support — Modes of operation, including normal operational information on individual The standard DynaView display provided cooling and icemaking components, including: with the CH530 control panel features an — Water temperatures and setpoints - Water and air temperatures LCD touch-screen, allowing access
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Controls Tracer Summit features standard report LonTalk Communications Interface for Trane Chiller Plant Automation templates listing key operating data for Chillers (LCI-C) provides a generic Trane’s depth of experience in chillers and troubleshooting and verifying automation system with the LonMark controls makes us a well-qualified choice performance. Reports for each type of chiller profile inputs/outputs. In addition to for automation of chiller plants using air- Trane chiller and three and
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Application Considerations Condenser Water T emperatures power input required, but the ideal Some basic rules should be followed Reduced sensitivity to condenser water temperature for optimizing total system whenever using these system design and startup temperatures is one major power consumption will depend on the operational savings methods with the enhancement in the newest-generation overall system dynamics. From a system RTHD. The proper location of the chilled water-cooled Series R chille
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Application Considerations Series Chiller Arrangements Like series arrangements on the Water Pumps Another energy-saving strategy is to evaporator, series arrangements on the Where noise limitation and vibration-free design the system around chillers condenser may enable savings. This operation are important, Trane strongly arranged in series, on the evaporator, approach may allow reductions in pump encourages the use of 1750-rpm (60 Hz), condenser, or both. The actual savings and tower installa
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Selection Procedure Trane Series R chiller performance is Part Load Performance rated in accordance with the ARI Actual air-conditioning system loads are Standard 550/590-2003 Certification frequently less than full-load design Program. Chiller selection assistance and conditions. Depending on the number of performance information can be chillers on the job and the load profile, obtained by using the Series R chiller chillers may operate at full load a small selection program, available through
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Selection Procedure Unit Performance with Fluid Media Electrical Data Tables Other Than W ater Compressor motor electrical data is Series R chillers can be provided with a provided in the data section for each wide variety of fluid media other than compressor size. Rated load amperes water, including ethylene glycol and (RLA), locked rotor wye amperes (LRA) propylene glycol— in the evaporator, and expected inrush for the Wye-delta condenser or both. Chillers using media and Solid State Starter c
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Model Nomenclature RTH D U D 2 F 0 A0 U A G 3 A 4 L A L G 3 F 2 L A L 1,2,34 5 6 7 8 9 10,11 1213 1415 16 17 1819 2021 222324 2526 27 ™ Digits 01, 02, 03 – Series R Digit 09 – Specials Digit 18 – Evaporator Water Connection RTH = Series R X = No specials L = Left Hand Evaporator Connection C = All specials denoted by digits elsewhere R = Right Hand Evaporator Connection Digit 04 – Dev Sequence S = Uncategorized special not denoted by D = 4th Major Development other digits Digit 19 – Evaporator C
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Model Nomenclature A V X Q X E X A A B D Y 444 D A X A 4 X X X R X V X 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40,41,42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Digit 28 – Condenser Leaving Water Digit 48 – External Chilled Water and Current Digit 38 – Factory Test Temperature Limit Setpoint X = Standard Test A = Standard X = None C = Witness Test 4 = 4-20mA input D = Performance Test Digit 29 – Refrigerant Specialties 2 = 2-10Vdc X = No Refrigerant Isolation Valves Digit 39 – Starter Type V = With Refri
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General Data Nominal Data Nominal Compressor B1 B2 C1 C2 D1 D2 D3 E3 Tonnage (60 Hz) 175-200 200-225 225-275 275-325 325-400 375-450 N/A N/A Tonnage (50 Hz) 125-150 150-175 175-225 225-275 275-325 300-350 325-375 375-450 Notes: 1. Chiller selections can be optimized through the use of the ARI-Certified Series R selection program and by contacting your local Trane sales office. General Data Evaporator Condenser Refrigerant Compressor Evaporator Condenser Water Storage Water Storage Refrigerant Ch
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General Data Water Flow Rates Minimum/Maximum Evaporator Flow Rates (Gallons/Minute ) Two Pass Three Pass Four Pass Evaporator Nominal Nominal Nominal Code Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.) B1 253 1104 8 168 736 6 —- —- —- B2 288 1266 8 192 844 6 —- —- —- C1 320 1412 8 213 941 6 —- —- —- C2 347 1531 8 232 1022 6 —- —- —- D1 415 1812 8 275 1206 8 —- —- —- D2 450 1980 8 300 1320 8 —- —- —- D3 486 2131 8 324 1417 8 —- —- —- D4 351 1542 8 234 1028 8 —- —- —- D5
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General Data Brine Flow Rates Minimum/Maximum Evaporator Flow Rates (GPM) Two Pass Three Pass Four Pass Evaporator Nominal Nominal Nominal Code Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.) Min Max Conn Size (In.) B1 303 1104 8 200 736 6 —- —- —- B2 346 1266 8 233 844 6 —- —- —- C1 346 1412 8 254 941 6 —- —- —- C2 375 1531 8 276 1022 6 —- —- —- D1 498 1812 8 330 1206 8 —- —- —- D2 541 1980 8 357 1320 8 —- —- —- D3 584 2131 8 389 1417 8 —- —- —- D4 422 1542 8 281 1028 8 —- —- —- D5 422 1542 8 2
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Electrical Data and Connections Compressor Motor Electrical Data (60 Hertz) Nominal V oltage 200 230 380 460 575 Compressor Voltage 180/ 208/ 342/ 414/ 516/ Code Utilization Range 220 254 418 506 633 Max kW 174 174 174 174 174 B1, B2 RLA @ Max kW 557 484 291 241 193 LRA Y 970 818 488 400 329 LRAD 3103 2617 1561 1280 1053 Max kW 249 249 249 249 249 C1, C2 RLA @ Max kW 812 698 421 349 279 LRA Y 1173 936 558 469 375 LRAD 3634 2901 1727 1453 1162 Max kW 329 329 329 329 329 D1, D2 RLA @ Max kW 888 88
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