HOW DOES A CHILLER WORK?

As an effective way of recovery after exercise, ice bath have gradually become the mainstream recovery method for athletes because of their effects such as reduce muscle soreness, fast recovery, and improve mental health. Some athletes who convinced for ice bath will buy a water chiller to keep the water at a constant temperature for better efficiency. How does the water chiller work? Here’s a look at the secret behind this popular machine.

THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHILLER

The chillers have several basic parts.

Water Filter:
Filter impurities to keep the water clean.

Heat Exchanger:
Responsible for efficient heat exchange between different fluids.

Refrigerants:
A working fluid that transfers heat energy and produces a refrigeration effect.

Pipes:
Connect tub and chiller.

Pump:
Apply pressure to transport water.

Fans:
Heat dissipation when the chiller is working.

The machine has two water pipes, one for the water inlet and one for the water outlet. The water inlet of the machine must connected to the water outlet of the tub. When in use, the water level in the container must be higher than the water inlet of the machine to cause a positive pressure difference. When the chiller turn on, the water pump pumps water, driving the water flow in the chiller. First the water will passes through the filter, after clean the impurities, the water passes through the exchanger to become cooled water.

HOW DOES THE CHILLER COOL THE WATER?

The chiller mainly relies on refrigerant for cooling. When the chiller is powered on, the compressor runs and the refrigerant start moving. At this time, the water flow transmitted by the water pump will cool the refrigerant pipes. When the chiller is running, the fan will dissipate the heat. Since the pipes of the chiller are completely sealed and there will be no leakage, there is generally no need to add refrigerant.

After turning on the chiller, you can choose to adjust the temperature. When it is detected that the current water temperature does not meet the standard, the machine will automatically start working to make the water temperature reach the set temperature value.

WHY DOES THE CHILLER STOP WORKING AFTER RUNNING FOR A PERIOD?

When the chiller detects that the water temperature reaches the set reading, the machine will automatically stop working for a period of time, both for maintain a constant temperature and to protect the machine from freezing due to internal low temperatures caused by continuous operation. When the water temperature tends to rise, the chiller will automatically start working.

CAN I SET THE CHILLER TEMP AT 0℃?

The chiller is recommended to set the temperature to no less than 3°C. Because the water temperature is circulated and cooled, there will be a 2-3℃ difference value between chiller & tub. If it is set to 0°C for a long time, the water chiller is at risk of freezing.