Trane adds to chiller portfolio of climate-friendly systems

by Brianna Crandall — December 5, 2016 — Trane, a global provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has just announced that its Series R RTWD water-cooled chiller for commercial and industrial buildings is now available for customers in North America and the Middle East who are ready to transition to systems with lower global warming potential (GWP).

The Series R RTWD chiller, available in 80-250 tons, delivers energy efficiency coupled with ease of installation, application flexibility and high reliability. These chillers can operate with a choice of R-134A or Opteon XP10 (R-513A), a next-generation, low-GWP refrigerant from Chemours.

Trane Series R RTWD chiller

The Series R RTWD chiller, available in 80-250 tons, delivers energy efficiency coupled with ease of installation, application flexibility and high reliability, operating with low-GWP refrigerants.

With an infinite unloading compressor design, wide operating temperature range, heat-recovery options up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, advanced controls and high efficiencies, these chillers can provide tight temperature control in almost any application, says Trane.

The Series R RTWD chiller joins the Ingersoll Rand EcoWise portfolio of products, which are designed to lower environmental impact with next-generation, low-GWP refrigerants and high-efficiency operation. Other Trane chillers included in the EcoWise portfolio are CenTraVac centrifugal chillers, Trane Sintesis air-cooled chillers and Trane Series E CenTraVac for Europe and the Middle East.

According to Trane, EcoWise products:

  • Are available with next-generation, lower-GWP refrigerants
  • Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
  • Maintain safety and energy efficiency through innovative design
  • Meet or exceed emissions regulations

For more information about Trane’s Series R RTWD chiller and other products within the EcoWise portfolio, or to view the Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment to reduce GHG emissions from its products and operations by 2030, visit the Trane or Ingersoll Rand Web sites.