The IOR and the ASHRAE CIBSE Group met on the 2nd November to hear from Tom Watson, J&E Hall Gold Medal Winner and ASHRAE Past President. The presentation described the process, benefits and challenges experienced during the development of an integrated chiller system with an oil-free compressor.
Magnetic bearing technology offers many benefits to the chiller system; higher efficiency, better heat transfer, and wider operating range, without the restrictions of oil management. To fully realize these benefits, the Daikin project team designed a fully integrated compressor system that utilizes speed control, magnetic bearings, capacity control, and networked controllers. This control system evaluates the needs of the overall chiller system and optimizes it for peak system efficiency.