Daikin Applied has introduced the Magnitude WME-D, a water-cooled centrifugal chiller featuring a two-stage, oil-free compressor and low-global warming potential (GWP) R-515B refrigerant.
With an optimized compressor-refrigerant combination, the WME-D improves performance for up to 40% more energy savings than traditional fixed speed compressors.
The combination of a low-GWP refrigerant and enhanced efficiency allows building owners and operators to accelerate their decarbonization efforts while experiencing improved performance.
The WME-D chiller offers both cooling and heating capabilities, providing 250-450 tons (900-1,600 kW) of cooling and 3600-5300 MBH (1,000-1,550 kW) of heating. This dual capability eliminates the need for separate heating equipment.
Its ultra-wide operational envelope allows for a range of functionalities, including free-cooling, inverted duty operation, evaporator leaving water temperatures up to 70F, condenser entering water temperatures as low as 40F, and operation down to 10% capacity without the need for hot gas bypass.
Additionally, while most chillers only allow control of the evaporator leaving water temperature for cooling, the WME-D provides the option to control the condenser leaving water temperature for heating, achieving temperatures up to 126 F.
