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Adiabatic Cooling System

Adiabatic Condensers GVW/GVD
for HFCs, CO2 and NH3
Adiabatic Coolers GFD/GFW
for CO2, water/glycol and other media

5 Tons – 400 Tons

With ™ technology

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 Güntner’s Adiabatic
Cooling System with
™ Technology
Wet When You Need It & Dry When You Don’t
Efficient heat rejection is an economic success factor in any industry, particularly
in air-conditioning, refrigeration, process cooling and data center applications.
Water consumption is an ever increasing important criterion for choosing equipment
in addition to the footprint, low investment, low operating costs and low noise
emission. The growing scarcity of water and rising costs of water inspire us to offer
eco-friendly products to help minimize natural resource consumption.

The Güntner Adiabatic Cooling System (ACS) with hydroBLU™ Technology is an

advanced cooler or condenser utilizing the latest in heat transfer and controls
technology. By using water only on peak days, the ACS cooler/condenser can often
reduce water consumption to 20% of a conventional water cooled system and
reduce peak energy demand versus a dry system. A system that is wet when you
need it and dry when you don’t, the ACS combines the reliability and ease of use
of a dry cooler/condenser with system efficiencies associated with water cooled
equipment.

The Adiabatic Cooling Delivery System utilizes a water management system and
cooling pads to maximize adiabatic efficiency, minimize water consumption and
safely manage water usage. In addition to the ease of operation, elimination of
water treatment systems is typically applicable. The coils remain dry and effective
water management helps to mitigate the proliferation of Legionella, pneumophila
and associated illness.

The Adiabatic Cooling System offers an energy efficient solution that provides
dramatic water savings relative to water cooled equipment by utilizing water only
when ambient temperatures and system demand require it.

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 Adiabatic Dry Coolers

At peak ambient temperatures, the air entering

the finned heat exchanger is pre-cooled by wetted
cooling pads to a temperature approaching the wet
bulb temperature, without aerosol formation and
without applying water to the finned surface. The
pre-cooling process maintains the required leaving
fluid temperatures or condensing temperatures at DU
peak ambient conditions. The adiabatic process N

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cooler or condenser with minimal water usage.

The increased thermal performance at peak ambient

conditions lowers the total cost of ownership. The
reduction in compressor energy usage permits
higher COP’s, with a significantly reduced footprint.

Cooling towers or evaporative condensers use

water as the evaporative cooling source throughout
the year. The adiabatic alternative only uses water
at peak ambient conditions thereby significantly
reducing water usage, water treatment, chemicals,
sewage and the costs associated with each.

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 Tailored solutions for any application

Intelligent control of fan speed and wetting

– Water conserved by volume control
– Very low energy consumption using Electronically
Commutated (EC) fans
– Very low water consumption because dry/wet
switchover is set at a high level

Optimal adiabatic cooling delivery system

– Maximum adiabatic efficiency
– Plume-free
– No water circulation
– No aerosol output
– Automatic draining
– Dry cooling coil
– No spraying
– No water treatment required on typical systems

Multifunctional use of humidification pads

– Easily removed for dry operation
– Reliable adiabatic delivery system
– Protects coil from dirt and debris

Integrated, intelligent control

– Wired ready to use
– EC fans with the Güntner Motor Managment (GMM)
fan speed controller
– GMM step controller for fan cycling

Installation
– Easily rigged by crane thanks to easily accessible
lifting lugs
– Quick and easy installation
– Optimal distribution of forces
– Rigid structure, resistant to deflection

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 Dry operation
– With no wetting of the unit, it operates like a
conventional finned dry cooler or condenser
– Energy is dissipated to the ambient air via convection

Wet operation
– For high external temperatures and/or during higher
cooling loads
– The fluid can be brought down below the ambient dry
bulb temperature, even without directly wetting the
heat exchangers
– Air is adiabatically cooled and then energy dissipated
by convection

Minimal number of support feet

– High level of static stability
– Reduced installation costs

High power density

– V construction
– Optimized shipping dimensions

Ease of Use
– Maintenance free motors
– Easy access for cleaning
– Easily removable pads

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 Dry or wet operation
Adiabatic operating principle
Güntner‘s ACS coolers or condensers with
hydroBLU™ Technology can be operated either
wet or dry.

Both modes can provide excellent drycooler or

condenser performance with a small footprint
and low operating costs. The cooling limit, i.e.
the theoretically best possible return temperature
condensing pressure for the ACS is tied to the
wet bulb temperature of the ambient air at the
drycooler/condenser.

Our experts will configure the ACS specifically for

your application and optimise it for its intended
operation in your system. This is the only way of
ideally dimensioning the drycoolers or condensers
and minimising the operating costs of the complete
system. Benefit from our experience!

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1. Fan unit
2. Dry, finned heat exchanger
3. Air flow
4. Fluid inlet
5. Fluid oulet
6. Water distribution inlet
7. Pre-cooling pad
8. Water outlet (drain)

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 Numerous possible combinations Maximum capacity range
– Various combinations of materials – Capacity range from 5 - 400 tons
– Configurable tube materials and geometries – Multitude of sizes to match application
– Various tubeside circuit options
– Various fin spacings possible

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 Intelligent control saves operating costs

The efficient operation of adiabatic dry coolers depends Customer benefits from our controller
very much on the intelligence and strategy of their – Optimized operation of individual units
functional control. The built-in control continually monitors – Parameters can easily be set for ideal use in a variety
all the significant parameters and automatically adapts
of applications
the operating mode to the current system requirements.
This guarantees a smooth and efficient unit operation and – Low operating costs
compliance with the predicted consumption values. – Easily integrated into your building management
system by conveying operational messages via
contacts or a bus system
The GHM & GMM are designed as programmable logic – Easy to install, supplied ready for connection
controllers and allow for:
– Compact, adaptable and expandable
– Control the fluid outlet temperature
– Water distrubution management
– Output of operational and fault signalling
– Communication with building management systems

Speed

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Ambient temperature
Humidity

GMM EC GHM pad

Speed

Fan speed controller Adiabatic cooling

water controller

Volume of water

Draining

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 GMM – Energy-Efficient Intelligence for all Areas

The GMM system is available for AC or EC fans. A number of different technologies are used, but one feature is common
to all management systems: They are equipped with a number of functions that serve to enhance energy efficiency.

Energy
Controller Investment
efficiency
Fluid circuit Precision Investment costs
AC fans
GMM
Fan cycling is available Speed controller Noise Service life Step
for AC fans.

Fluid circuit Precision Investment costs

EC fans
Maximum efficiency can GMM
be achieved with EC fans Speed controller Noise Service life EC
and the GMM EC.

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 Water Conservation

Employing evaporative cooled equipment for heat

rejection, while energy efficient and compact,
requires a large consumption of water. Almost half
of the water consumed by a typical grocery store
in California is for evaporative cooling. The use of
the ACS can reduce the water consumption by
up to 80%. As our society struggles with drought
and rapidly increasing cost of water and sewage,
becoming conscientious stewards of our natural
resources is of ever increasing importance.

Evaporative vs. Adiabatic analysis

Below is an example of Evaporative vs. Adiabatic

analysis for Binghamton, NY, illustrating
cost savings based on water and electrical
consumption.

Dry Hours Wet Hours Energy Use (kWh) Water Use (gal)
Annual Usage:
Cumulative Use (kWh or gallons)

500 1,400,000
450 Adiabatic in Water Priority Mode
1,200,000
400
Hours per Year (h)

350 1,000,000
300
800,000
250 400 Ton System
600,000
200 Annual water and energy cost:
150 400,000
100
50
200,000 Adiabatic: $173,000
0 0 Evaporative: $205,000
-7.0 3.0 13.0 23.0 33.0 43.0 53.0 63.0 73.0 83.0 93.0

Dry Hours Wet Hours Energy Use (kWh) Water Use (gal)

500 5,000,000
Annual Usage:
Cumulative Use (kWh or gallons)

450 4,500,000 Evaporative Cooler/Condenser

400 4,000,000
Hours per Year (h)

350 3,500,000
300 3,000,000
250 2,500,000 Power and Water Rates:
200 2,000,000 Electricity rate $0.10 $ / kWh
150 1,500,000
Demand charge $11.00 $ / kW / mo.
100 1,000,000
50 500,000
Water & sewage $8.00 $ / kgal
0 0 Water treatment $4.00 $ / kgal
-7.0 3.0 13.0 23.0 33.0 43.0 53.0 63.0 73.0 83.0 93.0

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 Additional Options for your Adiabatic Cooling System

Epoxy coating
The service life of finned heat exchanger depends on
localized conditions and concentrations of airborne
elements. The service life of these heat exchangers
can be significantly increased by using epoxy-coated
fins. Epoxy resin is a thermosetting plastic which,
once hardened, exhibits high strength and chemical
resistance.

Coil options

Available with copper tubes or stainless steel

tubes for use with CO2, ammonia, halocarbons,
hydrocarbons, glycols, brines or water.

Technical data for the ACS

Dimensions (aprox. range) 6’5” - 40’ (L) x 4’4” - 8’6” (W) x 5’6” - 9’5” (H)

Weight empty 1,000 - 19,000 lbs

Heat exchanger design Floating coil principle

Certification and marks Quality standard ISO 9001 UL, ETL, CRN, and ASME U Stamp upon request

Transport/delivery • Delivered assembled

• Lifting lugs allow for simple unloading and rigging
• Plastic wrapped to protect against inclement weather

Safety • Operational reliability and leak prevention thanks to the floating coil principle.
• Minimize the possibility of Legionella due to zero aerosol formation.
• No stagnant water accumulation as water distribution system is one through.

Maintenance Minimal maintenance, no water treatment requirements under typical circumstances,

zero chemicals.

Installation • Small footprint, high capacity

• Integrated factory installed controls

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 Comparison

Comparison of the available cooling technologies

according to a number of criteria:

open closed dry cooler ACS dry cooler

cooling tower cooling tower

Approach

No introduction of airborne
impurities

Low energy consumption

Low water consumption

No aerosols or vapour plumes

Low sound level

Investment costs

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