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Smardt AF series oil-free chillers

CANADA: The AeroPure AF Series air-cooled chillers with oil-free, magnetically suspended compressors are the latest introduction from the Smardt Chiller Group. 

The AF Series chillers are available in 72 predesigned, preconfigured models – 36 models for data centre cooling, with capacity range of 211kW to 2500kW (60 to 710TR), and 36 models for comfort air conditioning, with capacities ranging from 211kW to 1800kW (60 to 510TR).

They are available with R513A, R515B and R1234ze, as well as R134a.

Configurable options include extensions for extreme high and low ambient temperatures, harmonic filters, ultra-quiet variable speed fans, Smardt Cool to optimise low-ambient performance, and Smardt Fast Restart to minimise the impact of power failure.  

The AF Series is Smardt’s next series of air-cooled chillers, a development of the tried-and-tested AE Series, operating with an EER from 10.1 – 13.4  and an IIPLV from 19.3 to 25.9 based on AHRI conditions and EER up to 16 (based on 88°F EWT,  74°F LWT,  113°F OAT). 

The chillers are AHRI, ETL, and CE certified and have been designed to fit comfortably into 20ft or 40ft high cube shipping containers.

Of modular design, the overall footprint and dimensions of the chillers have been optimised to simplify installation and operation in confined building spaces.

Upgraded controls via the Smardt Global Controls Platform ensure seamless integration into building management or DCIM systems, as well as operation directly on the unit.

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