FORM 155.

16-EG1 (597)

TM
MILLENNIUM
YIA Single-Effect Absorption Chillers

28377A

120-1377 TONS
(420 - 4840 kW)
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 4
RELIABILITY FEATURES ..................................................................................... 5
HOW IT WORKS ................................................................................................... 7
CONTROL SYSTEM ............................................................................................. 9
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 11
OPTIONAL FEATURES ...................................................................................... 14
APPLICATION DATA ........................................................................................... 15
RATINGS ............................................................................................................ 29
NOZZLE ARRANGEMENTS ............................................................................... 33
PHYSICAL DATA ................................................................................................. 35
VALVE SELECTION CURVE .............................................................................. 38
PRESSURE DROP CURVES .............................................................................. 39
ELECTRICAL DATA ............................................................................................. 50
GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 52

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIG. PAGE
1 Millennium Single-Stage Absorption Chiller Features .................................... 6
2 Standard Steam / Hot Water Cycle Diagram .................................................. 8
3 Millennium Control Center ............................................................................. 9
4 Typical Steam Piping .................................................................................. 19
5 System 1: Atmospheric Condensate Return System .................................. 24
6 System 2: Vacuum Condensate Return System .......................................... 25
7 System 3: Vacuum Condensate Return System with Steam Inlet
and Condensate Outlet Under Vacuum ........................................................ 25
8 Typical Hot Water Piping ............................................................................. 26
9 Typical Part Load Steam Consumption – Std. Unit ...................................... 29
10 Typical Chiller Start-Up Performance ........................................................... 29
11 Typical Chiller Cooling Capacity for Required LCHWT ................................. 31
12 Typical Chiller Cooling Capacity for Avail. Steam Inlet Press. ..................... 31
13 Typical Chiller Steam Consumption for LCHWT ........................................... 31
14 Steam Chiller Nozzle Arrangements ........................................................... 33
15 Hot Water Chiller Nozzle Arrangements ....................................................... 33
16 Unit Dimensions ......................................................................................... 35
17 Cage Type Steam Valve Press. Drop for Low Steam Flow App .................... 38
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE PAGE
1 Enthalpy Values .......................................................................................... 18
2 YIA Chiller Shell and Tube Volumes ............................................................ 22
3 Generator Heat Loss (English) .................................................................... 27
4 Generator Heat Loss (Metric) ...................................................................... 27
5 Approx. Insulation for Hot and Cold Surfaces (English) ............................... 28
6 Approx. Insulation for Hot and Cold Surfaces (Metric) ................................. 28
7 Nominal Ratings, Steam Machines (English) .............................................. 29
8 Nominal Ratings, Steam Machines (Metric) ................................................ 30
9 IPLV Analysis ............................................................................................. 32
10 Fouling Factor ............................................................................................. 32
11 Evaporator Pass Arrangements .................................................................. 34
12 Absorber / Condenser Arrangements .......................................................... 34
13 Hot Water Generator Nozzle Arrangements ................................................. 34
14 Electrical Data ............................................................................................ 50

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28377A

NOMENCLATURE

The model number denotes the following characteristics of the unit:

YIA ST 8E1 46 A S

UNIT TYPE SPECIAL

Special Tubes
Contract Job
DESIGN LEVEL
HEAT SOURCE
ST = Steam
HW = Hot Water VOLTAGE CODE
17 = 208-3-60
28 = 230-3-60
UNIT SIZE 46 = 460-3-60
50 = 380-3-50
58 = 575-3-60

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 YORK Millennium TM
YIA Single-Effect Absorption Chillers: 120-1377 Tons (420-4840 kW)

TURBINE

COGENERATION LD00691 WASTE HEAT RECOVERY LD00692

INLET AIR COOLING LD00693 PEAK SHAVING/COMMERCIAL COOLING LD00694

Today’s environmental and energy considerations de- sure steam is considered less useful, yet more plentiful.
mand innovative chiller plant designs which save expen-
sive peak load kW-hours and eliminate CFC’s. In a Inlet Air Cooling – Use a YIA chiller to cool inlet air to
growing number of applications with waste heat or abun- a gas turbine or a compressor. The lower specific volume
dant low pressure steam, single effect absorption chill- associated with cooler air provides more combustion
ers offer an ideal means of saving on cooling costs capacity by increasing the overall efficiency of the sys-
without a significant installation cost penalty. tem.

That’s why YORK is proud to introduce the Millennium Waste Heat Recovery – Recover waste heat from print-
YIA Single Effect Absorption Chiller. The YIA Absorp- ing plants, incinerators or gas engine jacket water to pro-
tion Chiller offers the rugged, industrial-grade design vide required comfort or process cooling at little opera-
of our previous single effect model, with a whole new tional cost.
package of user-friendly microprocessor controls, de-
signed to increase reliability. Commercial Cooling/Peak Shaving – For particularly
pronounced peak loads with few operating hours, the YIA
Applications particularly well-suited for the YORK YIA absorber’s lower first cost may provide an acceptable
Absorption Chiller include the following: payback when more efficient, yet more expensive double
effect chillers cannot.
Cogeneration – For cogeneration systems, high pres-
sure steam has many valuable uses, while low pressure For these and similar money-saving designs, consider
steam is considerably less useful, yet more plentiful. In the field-proven YIA design. In over thirty-five years of
these plants, the YIA absorber can provide cooling with operation, the YORK single-effect design has proven it-
low pressure steam or hot water, freeing high pressure self in applications ranging from schools to refineries.
steam for power generation or other valuable uses. Now, with state-of-the-art controls and continual product
improvement, the YORK YIA machine is truly without
For cogeneration applications, high pressure steam is of- peer. When it comes to absorption technology, there’s
ten used as a prime mover while the remaining low pres- only one leader - YORK
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Reliability Features

The YORK Millennium YIA Absorption Chiller introduces machine. In this manner, the YIA unit continues its vital
a revolutionary system of unit controls and mechani- task of making chilled water, while allowing operators the
cal devices designed to keep the chiller running in even opportunity to find system deficiencies before they lead
the most extreme circumstances. Old concerns about to an actual shutdown.
crystallization are approached with a hybrid of new 6. Stainless Steel Pans – Both the pan in the evapo-
technology and older, proven methods. Additionally, the rator (which holds refrigerant) and the pan in the con-
YIA chiller contains a host of other features designed denser (which holds refrigerant) are fabricated from stain-
to give the machine a long, trouble-free life. The result: less steel, giving the machine added protection against
the smartest, safest, and most reliable single effect corrosion.
absorption chiller on the market today.
7. Hermetic Pumps – YORK’s industrial pump provides
1. Concentration Limit – YORK’s Millennium Con- a life of trouble-free operation with a recommended 55,000
trol Center actually detects the high lithium bromide hours between service inspections. Factory installed
concentrations which can endanger the unit. When high suction and discharge isolation valves provide faster and
concentrations are present, the panel limits heat input easier servicing of pumps.
until the solution reaches equilibrium at a lower con-
centration. In this manner, the machine operates only
within the safe and practical limits of the lithium bromide
absorption cycle.
2. “J” Tube – If crystallization were to occur, it would
begin in the strong solution side of the solution heat ex-
changer. This would force the strong solution to back up
into the generator. At a certain generator solution level,
the hot strong solution would over flow into the “J” tube.
This tube sends hot solution directly to the absorber, 28377A (D)
immediately warming the weak solution. The heated weak
solution would then warm the crystallized solution on the 8. Double Walled Evaporator – The Evaporator on
opposite side of the heat exchanger. This transfer of heat each YIA model is lined with a second wall, eliminating
will cause the crystallized lithium bromide to move back the need for field insulation.
into solution, allowing the unit to continue operation.
9. Purge System – YORK’s efficient purge system ex-
3. Stabilizer Valve – If minor crystallization occurs and pels non-condensable gases from the unit’s external purge
causes overflow in the “J” tube, the temperature of the chamber without the risk of spilling lithium bromide.
“J” tube will increase because of the hot solution. A spe-
10. Brass Spray Nozzles – Evaporator spray headers
cially placed sensor detects this change in temperature,
use corrosion resistant brass to ensure long life.
and the panel sends a signal to open a solenoid on
YORK’s patented Stabilizer Valve. When the Stabilizer 11. Stainless Steel Spray Nozzles – Absorber spray
Valve is open, refrigerant water is injected into the headers are fabricated from stainless steel, providing
strong solution immediately before the heat exchanger. trouble-free operation in a particularly demanding envi-
The water serves to dilute the strong solution, allowing ronment.
the crystallized lithium bromide to become soluble at a
12. Single Power Connection – A single point power
lower concentration.
connection is all that is required for the YIA Absorption
4. Steam Supply Pressure/Temperature Limit – The Chiller, providing further reliability and ease of installa-
Millennium Control Center actually monitors the inlet tion.
steam (or hot water) temperature and steam pressure.
13. 45°F (7.2°C) Condenser Water – The YORK YIA
The panel will close the control valve to the machine if
chiller is capable of operating with entering condenser
temperatures or pressures become excessive, thus
water temperatures as low as 45°F (7.2°C). Without proper
protecting the machine from potentially harmful condi-
compensation, lower tower water temperatures cause:
tions.
low refrigerant level, potential for crystallization, and low
5. Load Inhibition – Before the YIA unit shuts down refrigerant temperature. The combination of three control
due to a given safety condition (see Controls section systems allow the YIA to maintain a stable balance of
for a complete list), it first crosses a warning threshold solution and refrigerant parameters as entering tower water
which will cause the panel to limit heat input to the temperature varies:

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Reliability Features

• At low refrigerant levels, the Unloader Control Valve • The Stabilizer Valve will open to dilute the absorber
opens to inject lithium bromide into the refrigerant concentration if the refrigerant temperature drops be-
line. This maintains refrigerant level preventing pump low a preset level.
cavitation and keeps flow available to dilute the con-
centrated solution. The result is a system that maintains proper balance of
machine loading, and solution and refrigerant character-
• The Steam Valve Override Control System adjusts istics to allow continuous operation with tower water tem-
the steam input regulating the concentration of the peratures as low as 45°F (7.2 °C).
lithium bromide leaving the generator to a safe level
for the operating temperature of the machine.

Available Capacity at Varying Available Capacity at Varying

Available Capacity at Available Capacity at
Tower Water Temperature Tower
Tower Water TowerWater
Water Temperature
110 110

100 100

90 90

80 80

70 70

60 60

50 50

40 40
4.5
40 7.2
45 10
50 12.7
55 15.5
60 19.3
65 21.1
70 23.8
75 26.6
80 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
Condenser Water to Absorber (deg.. C)
F) Condenser Water to Absorber (deg. F)

10 5
1
8 6

12

13
9
7 11
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FIG. 1 – MILLENNIUM SINGLE-STAGE ABSORPTION CHILLER FEATURES

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How It Works

The single effect absorption cycle uses water as the

refrigerant and lithium bromide as the absorbent. It is
the strong affinity that these two substances have for
one another that makes the cycle work. The entire pro-
cess occurs in almost a complete vacuum.

1. Solution Pump – A dilute lithium bromide solu-

tion is collected in the bottom of the absorber shell.
LD00901
From here, a hermetic solution pump moves the
solution through a shell and tube heat exchanger 4. Evaporator – The refrigerant liquid moves from the
for preheating. condenser in the upper shell down to the evaporator in
the lower shell and is sprayed over the evaporator tube
bundle. Due to the extreme vacuum of the lower shell
[6 mm Hg (0.8 kPa) absolute pressure], the refrigerant
liquid boils at approximately 39°F (3.9°C), creating the
refrigerant effect. (This vacuum is created by hygro-
scopic action - the strong affinity lithium bromide has
for water - in the Absorber directly below.)
LD00899

2. Generator – After exiting the heat exchanger, the

dilute solution moves into the upper shell. The solu-
tion surrounds a bundle of tubes which carries ei-
ther steam or hot water. The steam or hot water
transfers heat into the pool of dilute lithium bromide
solution. The solution boils, sending refrigerant va-
por upward into the condenser and leaving behind LD00902
concentrated lithium bromide. The concentrated 5. Absorber – As the refrigerant vapor migrates to the
lithium bromide solution moves down to the heat absorber from the evaporator, the strong lithium bro-
exchanger, where it is cooled by the weak solution mide solution from the generator is sprayed over the
being pumped up to the generator. top of the absorber tube bundle. The strong lithium bro-
mide solution actually pulls the refrigerant vapor into
solution, creating the extreme vacuum in the evapora-
tor.The absorption of the refrigerant vapor into the lithium
bromide solution also generates heat which is removed
by the cooling water. The now dilute lithium bromide
solution collects in the bottom of the lower shell, where
it flows down to the solution pump. The chilling cycle is
now completed and the process begins once again.

LD00900

3. Condenser – The refrigerant vapor migrates through

mist eliminators to the condenser tube bundle. The
refrigerant vapor condenses on the tubes. The heat
is removed by the cooling water which moves through
the inside of the tubes. As the refrigerant condenses,
it collects in a trough at the bottom of the condenser.

LD00903

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How It Works

LD00904(R)

FIG. 2 – STANDARD STEAM/HOT WATER CYCLE DIAGRAM

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Control System

28342A (D)

FIG. 3 – MILLENNIUM CONTROL CENTER

The YORK Millennium Control Center is designed for the CAPACITY CONTROL
very best in chiller protection and overall system effi-
ciency. As standard equipment on all YIA chillers, the When automatic capacity control is desired, the Millen-
Control Center is a major development in absorption nium Control Center automatically varies the steam/hot
chiller technology, providing the most precise and reli- water flow rate with a fuzzy logic control algorithm in order
able control available in the industry. to maintain the programmed leaving chilled water setpoint
for cooling loads ranging from 10% to 100% of design.
INFORMATION DISPLAY • Digital keypad entry of setpoint to 0.1°F (0.1°C)
Vital chiller operating information can be shown on the • Verify actual vs. setpoint temperature via alphanu-
40 character alphanumeric display. All information is in meric display
the English language with numeric data provided in En- • Remote reset of setpoint (up to 20°F (11.1°C) range)
glish or metric units. Information provided standard on all with a 1 to 11 second PWM signal (optional 4-20mA,
units includes: 0-10 VDC or contact closure)
When automatic control is not desired, the input steam/
• Chilled water temperatures, entering and leaving hot water flow rate is also manually adjustable from the
• Tower water temperatures, entering and leaving Millennium Control Center panel to any setting between
• Generator pressure and temperature minimum and maximum, provided steam/water input is
• Refrigerant temperature not inhibited by a specific operating condition (e.g. safety).
• Solution temperature
• Operating hours STEAM/HOT WATER LIMITING CONTROLS
• Number of starts
• Number of purge cycles (last 7 days and lifetime total) • Manual limiting available from 10% to 100% of capacity
• Control valve position (in %) • Programmable pull down demand limiting to auto-
• Indication of each pump’s operation matically limit steam/hot water source loading at
• Inlet steam pressure and temperature start-up
• Hot water temperature • Remote limiting of steam/hot water input from 10%
to 100% with a 1 to 11 second PWM signal
• Solution concentration

In addition, all operating and setpoint information can be SYSTEM CYCLING CONTROLS
transmitted to an optional remote printer through the
RS232 port to obtain data logs: • Programmable seven day time clock for automatic
start/stop of chiller and chilled and condenser water
• At any time by pressing the PRINT button pumps
• At set time intervals by programming the panel • Separate schedule input strictly for holidays
• After a safety shutdown to list the cause of the shut down • Remote cycling contacts available for other field sup-
and the operational parameters just prior to shutdown plied signals
• For a complete history print-out of the last four shutdowns • Multi-unit cycling contact input terminals for field sup-
and operational parameters just prior to shutdown. plied signals

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Control System

WARNING CONDITIONS / INHIBITED UNIT LOADING • Solution/refrigerant pump overloads

• Low refrigerant temperature
The Millennium Control Center provides a warning an- • Loss of chilled water flow
nunciation and, when beneficial to the machine, will limit • Auxiliary safety shutdown terminals for field supplied
heat input to 30% or 60% when operating conditions indi- signals
cate the unit is moving towards a safety shutdown. This
gives the operator the opportunity to fix a problem before CONTROL MODE SELECTION
it leads to a complete safety shutdown. Warnings include
the following: The Millennium Control Center includes secure program
and servicing capabilities. There are three keys for the
• Low refrigerant temperature selection of the control center modes:
• High generator pressure
• High entering condenser water temperature • ACCESS CODE permits access to the control cen-
• Purge pump current overload ter PROGRAM button when the proper password is
• Faulty solution dilution temperature sensor given
• High inlet steam pressure • Program permits operator to program the setpoints
• High inlet hot water temperature and select desired MODE:
• High solution concentration • LOCAL allows manual unit start and purging.
• REMOTE allows remote start and stop of the
SHUTDOWN CONTROLS unit, remote reset of the chilled water tempera-
ture and steam limit, while still allowing manual
The following conditions will lead to unit shutdown. After purging at the chiller
a shutdown, the reason for the shutdown is displayed in • SERVICE allows manual operation of the con-
English on the alphanumeric display. Each annunciation trol valve, including LOAD, UNLOAD, HOLD,
details the day, time, reason for shutdown and the type and AUTO keys. Manual operation of all pumps
of restart required. is also included

Cycling – Those controls which automatically reset and ENERGY MANAGEMENT INTERFACE
permit auto restart of the system.
By connecting with the YORK Integrated Systems Net-
• Loss of condenser water flow work, the Millennium Control Center can communicate
• Low leaving chilled water temperature [2°F (1.1°C) all data accessible from the keypad (including all tem-
below setpoint] peratures, pressures, alarms and operating data) to a
• Power failure (when automatic restart is selected) remote DDC processor through a single shielded cable.
In remote mode, the DDC processor may issue all oper-
Safety – Those controls which (when employed)require ating commands available at the keypad to the control
a manual operation to restart the system. center through the same shielded cable. With a Millen-
nium translator panel, other BAS systems can receive
• Solution pump thermal or current overload this same information.
• Refrigerant pump thermal or current overload
• Low refrigerant temperature The Millennium Control Center also provides direct hard
• Generator high temperature or pressure wire interface capability with other building automation
• Loss of chilled water flow systems. Remote chilled water temperature reset and/or
• Power failure (when automatic restart not used) remote steam/hot water input limit interface via a 1-11
• High inlet steam temperature or pressure second PWM standard signal (4-20mA, 0-10 VDC or con-
• High inlet hot water temperature tact closure optional). Remote unit start/stop and/or re-
• High solution concentration mote status including “unit ready to start,” “unit operat-
• Incomplete dilution cycle due to any of the following: ing,” “unit safety shutdown,” and “unit cycling shutdown”
• Power failure interface via relay contacts.

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Mechanical Specifications

The YORK Millennium YIA Absorption Liquid Chiller is pass arrangements. Stub-out water nozzle connections
completely factory-packaged, including upper and lower with Victaulic grooves are welded to the water boxes;
shell assemblies, solution heat exchanger, hermetic these nozzles are suitable for Victaulic coupling, welding
solution and refrigerant pumps, microprocessor con- or flanges, and are capped for shipment. Lifting lugs are
trols and all interconnecting piping and wiring. provided on each water box cover, and plugged vent and
drain connections are provided for each water box.
Models YIA-1A1 through YIA-10E3 are shipped as a one
piece assembly, charged with nitrogen. Models SOLUTION HEAT EXCHANGER
YIA-12F1 through YIA-14F3 are shipped as two pieces
(upper and lower shells), each charged with nitrogen, The solution heat exchanger is a shell and tube design
for field reassembly. The purge pump, chilled water flow with carbon steel tubing. The shell is formed from carbon
switch, modulating control valve, and the lithium bro- steel plate with fusion welded seams. Tubes are
mide charge are shipped loose for field installation or roller-expanded into carbon steel tube sheets.
charging.
PUMPS
SHELL ASSEMBLIES
Solution and refrigerant pumps are hermetically sealed,
The shell assemblies consist of a generator, condenser, self-lubricating, totally enclosed, factory-mounted, wired
evaporator and absorber housed in upper and lower shells. and tested. Motor windings are not exposed to LiBr or
The shells are constructed of rolled carbon steel plate water. The suction and discharge connections for each
with fusion welded seams. Carbon steel tube sheets, pump are fully welded to the unit piping to minimize the
drilled and reamed to accommodate the tubes, are welded opportunity for leaks. Suction and discharge connec-
to the end of the shells. Intermediate tube supports are tions are also equipped with factory installed isolation
fabricated of carbon steel plates. Each tube is roller ex- valves to permit quick and easy servicing of pumps.
panded into the tube sheet to provide a leak tight seal Pumps are designed to operate for a total of 55,000 hours
and each tube is individually replaceable from either end between service inspections.
of the unit.
STABILIZER VALVE
The lower shell houses the low pressure section of the
machine which includes the evaporator and the absorber. A solenoid actuated valve sends refrigerant water into
Both the evaporator and the absorber use 3/4" O.D. (19.1 the solution heat exchanger circuit in order to combat
mm), 0.028" (0.71 mm) wall, copper tubing. The evapora- any minor crystallization.
tor tubes are externally enhanced, while the absorber
tubes are prime surface. The evaporator shell is UNLOADER VALVE
double-walled, enhancing unit reliability and eliminating
the need for insulation. Spray nozzles in the absorber A solenoid actuated valve sends lithium bromide solution
are stainless steel, while those in the evaporator are made into the refrigerant circuit, allowing the unit to operate at
of brass. The evaporator and absorber are separated by condenser water temperatures as low as 45°F (7.2°C).
finned eliminator baffles designed to allow only water in
the vapor state to pass to the absorber. SOLUTION AND REFIGERANT

The upper shell contains the high pressure section of the Each YIA unit is charged with lithium bromide solution
machine, which includes the generator and the condenser. with lithium chromate used as a corrosion inhibitor. The
The generator uses 3/4" O.D. (19.1 mm), 0.035" (0.89 refrigerant is water. A small amount of 2-ethyl, hexanol is
mm) wall, 90/10 cupro-nickel tubes with external en- included as a heat and mass transfer enhancer. Lithium
hancements. The condenser tubes are 3/4" (19.1 mm) bromide charge ships to the job site directly from YORK’s
or 1" (25.4 mm) O.D., .028" (0.71 mm) wall prime sur- vendor.
face copper tubing. The condenser and generator are
separated by a finned eliminator which prevents liquid PURGE SYSTEM
carryover into the condenser.
The purge system continuously removes non-condensible
Water boxes are fabricated of carbon steel. The design gases from the unit and collects them in the absorber
working pressure is 150 PSIG (1.0 MPa)[tested at 225 water cooled purge chamber. Gases are removed from
psig (1.5 MPa)]. Integral steel water baffles are located the chamber through periodic operation of the electric
and welded within the water box to provide the required -motor-driven vacuum pump.
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Mechanical Specifications

SIGHT GLASSES All pressures are taken as absolute to alleviate typical

gauge pressure inaccuracies. Temperatures and pressures
YIA units have a total of three sight glasses. One glass can be displayed in English (F, PSIA) or metric (C, kPa)
is located on the left front of the unit and is used for units depending on the application. Display of all infor-
monitoring the solution level in the absorber section. Two mation shown in the English language on a 40-character
glasses are located on the evaporator tube sheet and alphanumeric display.
are used to monitor and trim the refrigerant level.
Available operating information includes return/leaving
CAPACITY CONTROL chilled water temperatures, return/leaving tower water tem-
peratures, entering steam or hot water temperature, en-
An electronically actuated control valve modulates chiller tering steam pressure, generator pressure and tempera-
capacity from 100% to 10% of design. Valve selection is ture, refrigerant temperature, solution temperature and
based upon pressure drop and steam/hot water flow re- concentration, operating hours, valve position and num-
quirements. ber of starts and purges.

Steam – The valve is a cage type (for low steam Warning Conditions – The Millennium Control Center
mass flow) with a cast iron body or butterfly-type (high limits heat input and provides a warning annunciation
steam mass flow) with a carbon steel body. Cage under the following conditions: low refrigerant tempera-
valves are supplied with 125 psig ANSI (0.86 MPa) ture, high generator pressure, high entering condenser
raised face flanges. Butterfly valves are wafer-type water temperature, purge pump current overload, faulty
valves and are supplied with 150 psig (1.0 MPa) ANSI solution dilution temperature sensor, and high steam tem-
raised face flanges. perature or pressure or high hot water temperature. Spe-
cial instrumentation measures the solution concentra-
Hot Water – The valve is a 3-way diverting type. tion and limits heat input as necessary to keep the unit
Valves are available in 125 psig (0.86 MPa), 250 psig from the crystallization region.
(1.7 MPa), and 300 psig (2.0 MPa) ratings. All valves
are supplied with ANSI raised face flanges. Safety Controls – The Control Center includes unique
safety logic designed to protect the YIA chiller from dam-
POWER PANEL aging malfunctions. Complete safety annunciation is dis-
The power panel enclosure includes the following: single point played for each shut-down by pressing the status key.
wiring connection for the incoming power supply; non-fused This information includes day, time, reason for shutdown
disconnect switch; motor starters, complete with current and and type of restart required. These include: solution or
thermal overload protection for the solution pump, refrigerant refrigerant pump thermal or current overload, low refrig-
pump, and purge pump (current overloads only); 115VAC 50/ erant temperature, generator high pressure or tempera-
60 Hz control power transformer. ture, loss of chilled water flow, power failure, high steam
supply pressure or temperature, high hot water supply
MILLENNIUM CONTROL CENTER temperature, auxiliary safety shutdown, high solution con-
centration, incomplete dilution cycle, and power failure
The microprocessor control center is factory mounted, (if manual restart after power failure is selected).
wired and tested. The electronic panel automatically con-
trols the operation of the unit in meeting system cooling
requirements while minimizing energy usage. Chiller op- Operating Controls – Background messages are dis-
erating parameters are sensed by either thermistors or played while the unit is running to signal operator of con-
transducers and displayed on the keypad display. trolling conditions such as: steam limit in effect, leaving
chilled water temperature control, and non-critical sensor
The operating program is stored in non-volatile memory error. System cycling messages are displayed in regard
(EPROM) to eliminate chiller failure due to AC power to day, time, cause of cycling shutdown, and auto-start
failure/battery discharge. In addition, programmed indication, These include loss of condenser water flow,
setpoints are retained in lithium battery-backed RTC low leaving chilled water temperature, and power failure
memory for a minimum of 5 years. (when auto-start is selected).

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Digital programming of operating setpoints from the key- FACTORY TESTING

pad include leaving chilled water temperature, pull down
demand steam/hot water limiting, remote reset tempera- Each YIA unit is subjected to a series of rigorous leak
ture range, daily start/stop scheduling of chiller and wa- tests, culminating in a vacuum leak test measured by a
ter pumps with separate holiday schedule. mass spectrometer and conducted while the unit is im-
mersed in an atmosphere of low density helium. Water
Security access code is provided for operator to pro- circuits are hydrostatically tested to 1-1/2 times the de-
gram setpoints or to choose local, remote, or service sign working pressure.
modes of operation, Manual operation of the steam valve
and all pumps is provided through separate buttons in CODES AND STANDARDS
the service mode of operation.
• ARI 560-92
Data Logging – All operating and setpoint information • NEC - National Electrical Code
can be transmitted to a remote printer (by others) through • CE - (Only when specified)
the RS-232 port in the control center to obtain data logs. • OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health
This can be accomplished at any time by pressing the • PRESSURE VESSEL CODES (Only when specified)
“Print” button on the control center, or automatically at • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
predetermined intervals by programming the panel’s data • TUV Pressure Vessel Code
logger. The printer will automatically record time and cause
• ISPESL Pressure Vessel Code
of any safety of cycling shutdown along with all chiller
operating data monitored by the panel just prior to shut-
down. A “History Print” button also allows the printout of PAINT
the last four causes of cycling or safety shutdowns plus
Exterior surfaces are protected by a single finish coat of
operating data for each shutdown.
Caribbean blue, air drying, high solids, enamel machin-
ery paint.
BAS Interface – The Millennium Control Center is com-
patible with remote Building Automation Systems (BAS).
The standard design allows remote start and stop; leav- SHIPMENT
ing chilled water temperature reset and steam demand
limit through PWM signal; and “ready to start”, “unit run- Protective covering is furnished on the microprocessor
ning”, “safety” and “cycling” shutdown status contacts. controls and other electric devices. Water nozzles are
For designed-in features and reliablility, YORK provides capped prior to shipment.
a full line of BAS controls.

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Optional Features

SPECIAL TUBE MATERIALS AND WALL ISOLATION PADS

THICKNESSES
Four (4) pads of 3/8" (9 mm) thick Neoprene isolation
YIA units are designed for long life with the standard material cemented between a 3/8" (9 mm) thick steel
tube materials and wall thicknesses in each heat ex- base plate and a 16 gauge steel cover sheet. The size is
changer. For special applications where different tube the same as the unit mounting feet (with the same mount-
specifications are required, YORK offers copper tubing ing holes), and an approximate compressed height of
with .035" (0.89 mm) thicknesses. Also, 90/10 and 3/4" (19 mm).
95/5 copper-nickel tubes are available for the absorber,
evaporator, and condenser in both the standard and
the above-listed optional tube wall thickness. HIGH PRESSURE WATER CIRCUITS

WATER FLANGES For applications with working pressures which exceed 150
psig (1.0 MPa), high pressure water boxes with flanges are
150 lb. (1.0 MPa) ANSI raised-faced flanges for the available. These compact water boxes are rated for 300
evaporator and/or absorber/condenser water connec- psig DWP (2.1 MPa) and tested at 450 psig (3.1 MPa).
tion as well as the generator connection are factory
welded to water nozzles. Companion flanges, bolts,
nuts and gaskets are not included. MARINE WATER BOXES

TOWER WATER FLOW SWITCH Marine water boxes allow service access for cleaning of
the heat exchanger tubes without the need to break the
This is a paddle-type, vapor-proof water flow switch water piping. Bolted-on covers are arranged for conve-
suitable for 150 psig DWP (1.0 MPa) (300 DWP (2.1 nient access. Victaulic nozzle connections are standard;
MPa) available) for the absorber/condenser water cir- flanges are optional. Marine water boxes are available
cuit (chilled water flow switch is standard). for the evaporator or absorber/condenser circuits. Ma-
rine water boxes are only available for circuits with 150
REMOTE RESET CONTROLS psig (1.0 MPa) working pressures.
Two optional boards allow for continuous reset of ei-
ther leaving chilled water temperature or remote steam/ INDUSTRIAL GRADE PAINT
hot water limit using a 4 to 20mA, 0 to 10 VDC, or
contact closure as opposed to the standard 1 to 11 A factory-applied coating of industrial-strength Amerlock
second PWM signal. These signals may be wired di- 400 epoxy primer and Amershield finish is applied to
rectly to the panel terminal block on the card file with- exterior chiller surfaces for harsh environments.
out any external interfacing.

KNOCK-DOWN SHIPMENT WATERTIGHT ENCLOSURES AND WIRING

The chiller can be shipped knocked down into two ma- Chiller micropanel and power panel are enclosed in NEMA
jor sub-assemblies (generator and main shell) as re- 4 rated enclosures for industrial applications. This op-
quired to rig into tight spaces. This is particularly con- tion includes waterproofing of control and power connec-
venient for existing buildings where equipment room tion wiring.
access does not allow rigging a factory packaged
chiller. Shipment in the knock-down configuration is
standard on units YIA-12F1 through YIA-14F3. HIGH TEMPERATURE OPTION

REFRIGERANT-SIDE INSULATION Additional generator tube supports included to allow high

temperature heat source to power generator circuit. The
Factory applied anti-sweat insulation of flexible closed high temperature option applies to applications with steam
cell plastic type can be applied with vapor proof ce- temperatures between 285°F (141°C) and 337°F (169°C)
ment to the refrigerant outlet box as well as the refrig- and hot water temperatures between 240°F (116°C)and
erant pump suction and discharge lines. 266°F (130°C).

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Application Data

The following discussion is a guide for the application exist which cannot be corrected by proper water treat-
and installation of Millennium YIA Single-Effect Absorp- ment, it may be necessary to provide a larger allowance
tion Chillers to ensure reliable, trouble free life for which for fouling, and/or specify special materials of construc-
this equipment was designed. tion.

General Water Piping – All chilled water and tower

LOCATION water piping should be designed and installed in accor-
dance with accepted piping practice. Chilled water and
YIA units make very little noise or vibration and may tower water pumps should be located to discharge through
generally be located at any level in a building where the the YIA unit to assure positive pressure and flow through
construction will support the total system operating the unit. Piping should include offsets to provide flexibil-
weight. ity and should be arranged to prevent drainage of water
from the cooler and condenser when the pumps are shut
Since water is the refrigerant, the system must be lo- down. Piping should be adequately supported and braced
cated where the minimum ambient temperature does not independent of the chiller to avoid imposition of strain on
fall below freezing. Where the ambient temperature is chiller nozzles and components. Hangers must allow for
below this figure, contact the nearest YORK office for alignment of the pipe. Isolators in the piping and in the
application details. hangers are highly desirable in achieving sound and vi-
bration control.
The system location should provide sufficient space at
either end of the unit to permit tube or spray header re-
Convenience Considerations – With a view to facili-
moval, if required. If a door or other large opening is con-
tating the performance of routine maintenance work, some
veniently located opposite one end of the system, the
or all of the following steps may be taken by the pur-
tubes or spray headers may be extracted and replaced
chaser. Evaporator, absorber and condenser water boxes
through these openings. Allow sufficient clearance on
are equipped with plugged vent and drain connections. If
the remaining sides of the unit for necessary access and
desired, vent and drain valves may be installed with or
maintenance.
without piping to an open drain. Pressure gauges with
stop cocks, and stop valves, may be installed in the
WATER CIRCUITS inlets and outlets of the tower and chilled water lines as
close as possible to the chiller. An overhead monorail or
Flow Rate – For normal water chilling duty, chilled and beam may be used to facilitate servicing.
tower water flows are limited by velocity considerations.
YIA chillers are designed for constant flow systems. Connections – The standard IsoFlow unit is designed
Applications involving chilled and condenser water flow for 150 psig (1.0 MPa) design working pressure in both
rates which vary by more than +10% from design will the chilled and tower water circuits. The connections (wa-
require special consideration. Contact your YORK repre- ter nozzles) to these circuits are furnished with grooves
sentative. for Victaulic couplings (ANSI flanges are optional). Pip-
ing should be arranged for ease of disassembly at the
Temperature Ranges – For normal chilling duty, leav- unit for performance of routine maintenance such as tube
ing chilled water temperatures may be selected between cleaning. A contractor provided crossover pipe is neces-
40°F (4.4°C) and 60°F (16°C). sary to route the tower water from the absorber up into
the condenser. All water piping should be thoroughly
Water Quality – The practical and economical applica- cleaned of all dirt and debris before final connections are
tion of liquid chillers requires that the quality of the water made to the YIA unit.
supply for the evaporator and the absorber/condenser be
analyzed by a water treatment specialist. Water quality Chilled Water – The chilled water circuit should be de-
may effect the performance of any chiller through corro- signed for constant flow. A flow switch, provided stan-
sion, depositions of heat-resistant scale, sedimentation dard with the unit, must be installed in the chilled water
or organic growth. These will hurt chiller performance and line of every unit. The switch must be located in the hori-
increase operation and maintenance costs. Normally, zontal piping close to the unit, where the straight hori-
performance may be maintained by corrective water treat- zontal runs on each side of the flow switch are at least
ment and periodic cleaning of tubes. If water conditions five pipe diameters in length. The field installed switch

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must be electrically connected to the chilled water inter- shutdown. The valve should be located a distance of 4 to
lock position in the unit control center. A water strainer, 10 feet (1.2 m to 3.0 m) from the absorption unit genera-
of maximum 1/8" (3.18 mm) mesh should be tor inlet flange.
field-installed in the chilled water inlet line as close as
Automatic control valves are sized according to job spe-
possible to the chiller. If located close enough to the chiller,
cific full load steam or hot water parameters. For applica-
the chilled water pump may be protected by the same
tions with low steam mass flows, the cage valve pro-
strainer. The flow switch and strainer assure chilled wa-
vides the best control. However, at higher mass flow, the
ter flow during unit operation. The loss or severe reduc-
cage valve pressure drops are prohibitively high. Thus, a
tion of water flow could seriously impair the YIA unit per-
butterfly valve is used. Hot water valves are three-way
formance or even result in tube freeze-up.
diverting valves which bypass hot water that is not
needed to maintain capacity.
Condenser Water – Like the chilled water circuit, the
tower water circuit requires a means of proving flow. The
recommended method of proving flow is a tower water SOUND AND VIBRATION CONSIDERATIONS
flow switch (not in standard supply scope, but available
Since the YIA unit generates very little vibration, vibra-
from YORK) installed in the tower water piping in the same
tion eliminating mounts are not required. However, when
manner as the chilled water flow switch (above).
the machine is installed where even mild noise is a prob-
The YIA chiller is engineered for maximum efficiency at lem, pads can be used. The use of anchoring bolts on
both design and part load operation by taking advantage the machine legs is not normally necessary.
of the colder cooling tower water temperatures which
naturally occur in the winter months. For standard air STEAM AND CONDENSATE THEORY
conditioning applications, YIA absorbers can tolerate
entering tower water temperatures as low as 45°F (7°C) Saturation Temperature
without a cooling tower bypass. The YIA unit, by a sys- The temperature at which a fluid changes from the liquid
tem of internal controls which regulate the solution con- phase to the vapor phase, or conversely, from the vapor
centration, can operate continuously and automatically phase to the liquid phase is called the saturation tempera-
with entering cooling water temperature as low as 45°F ture. A liquid at the saturation temperature is called a satu-
(7°C). In order to safely accept such low cooling water rated liquid and a vapor at the saturation temperature is
temperatures, the YIA machine actually measures solu- called a saturated vapor. It is important to recognize that
tion concentration leaving the generator. If the solution the saturation temperature of the liquid (the temperature
concentration is too high, the Millennium Control Center at which the liquid will vaporize) and the saturation tem-
will begin to close the steam valve until the concentra- perature of the vapor (the temperature at which the vapor
tion reaches an acceptable level. Thus, the full load ca- will condense) are the same for any given pressure.
pacity of the machine may decrease as the temperature
of the cooling water falls. In normal air conditioning appli- For any given pressure, the saturation temperature is
cations, this is not significant because chilling load gen- the maximum temperature the liquid can have and the
erally decreases with lower wet bulb temperature. minimum temperature the vapor can have. Any attempt
to raise the temperature of a liquid above the saturation
For process applications which have strict requirements temperature will only result in vaporizing some part of
for leaving chilled water temperatures, a three way cool- the liquid. Similarly, any attempt to reduce the tempera-
ing tower bypass valve is recommended. The bypass ture of a vapor below the saturation temperature will only
valve should maintain entering cooling water tempera- result in condensing some part of the vapor.
ture at +2.5°F (1.4°C) of the design temperature.
Superheated Vapor
At the initial start-up, entering tower water temperature
may be as low as 45°F (7°C). Vapor at any temperature above the saturation tempera-
ture corresponding to its pressure is referred to as super-
CONTROL VALVES heated vapor. Once a liquid has been completely vapor-
ized, the temperature of the resulting vapor can be fur-
An automatic control valve is furnished with the unit by ther increased by adding energy. When the temperature
YORK for field mounting and wiring. The valve will be of a vapor has been increased above the saturation tem-
electrically actuated and will automatically close on unit perature, the vapor is said to be superheated and the

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energy supplied to superheat the vapor is commonly re- absorber should be kept close to dry saturated steam so
ferred to as superheat. valuable generator heat transfer area is not used for
desuperheating steam.
Before a vapor can be superheated, the vapor must be
removed from contact with the vaporizing liquid. Also, Steam Purity
before a superheated vapor can be condensed it must
first be cooled to the saturation temperature correspond- Boiler water treatment is an essential part of any mainte-
ing to its pressure. nance program. If the water is not properly treated, cer-
tain chemicals may exceed tolerable limits and damage
Subcooled Liquid the generator, control devices and adjoining piping. It is
the customer’s responsibility to test the condensate to
If, after condensation, the resulting liquid is cooled (con- make sure it is within certain limits. These limits are listed
stant pressure) so that its temperature is reduced below in the service manual.
the saturation temperature, the liquid is said to be
subcooled. If the steam carries entrained air or other gases, this will
have a tendency to reduce the steam temperature. Air
The Effect of Pressure on Saturation Temperature will also reduce the heat transfer properties of a unit be-
cause it migrates to heat transfer surfaces causing an
The saturation temperature of a fluid depends on the pres- insulating effect.
sure of the fluid. Increasing the pressure raises the satu-
ration temperature, while reducing the pressure lowers Carbon dioxide in steam is probably the most destruc-
the saturation temperature. tive form of contaminant. CO2 will dissolve in the con-
densate forming carbonic acid, which is extremely corro-
Condensation sive to pipes and system components.

Condensation of a vapor may be accomplished in sev-

eral ways: Enthalpy
1. By extracting heat from the vapor For purposes of this manual, the term enthalpy (h) is the
2. By increasing the pressure of the vapor. energy content contained in a certain quantity of steam
3. By some combination of these two methods. or other substance. The term specific enthalpy (h) refers
to the heat contained in 1 lb. (kg) of steam at certain
A good example of extracting heat from a vapor is in the thermodynamic conditions.
generator section of the absorption chiller. Steam is fed
to the generator through a steam modulating valve (Re- To determine the total heat content contained in a quan-
fer to steam valve operation for further details). As the tity of steam multiply the specific enthalpy by the mass
steam flows through the generator tube bundle, heat is of the steam.
given up to the colder lithium bromide/water solution lo-
cated on the outside of the tubes. This causes the solu- To determine the approximate heat input to the YIA unit
tion to heat up and the steam to condense. the following equation should be used.

Steam Supply •
Input (Btu/hr or W/hr) = (h1 - h2) X m
Dry steam (no water droplets) or slightly superheated
steam should be supplied to the unit to maximize the Where:
heat content in the steam. The steam temperature and h1 = enthalpy of steam entering the unit (saturated
pressure must not exceed the maximum allowable as vapor)
this may cause damage to system components. h2 = enthalpy of condensate leaving the unit
(subcooled liquid)
•
The maximum steam temperature includes any super- m = mass flow rate of steam (lb./hr or kg/hr)
heat. Minimal superheat can be desirable to prevent con-
densation in supply lines, but excess superheat must be h1 can be determined by reading the pressure at the Steam
avoided. Superheated steam must be cooled to satura- Inlet Pressure Indicator.Then refer to steam tables to find the
tion temperature before useful heat transfer can occur in enthalpy of the saturated vapor at this pressure. This value
the absorption chiller generator. Steam supplied to an assumes that dry steam is entering the unit.

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Refer to subcooled liquid tables to determine enthalpy of rated vapor value to the saturated liquid value. Since en-
the condensate leaving the unit. Both temperature and thalpy is an indication of the heat in the steam, available
pressure must be measured to determine this value. heat is reduced if liquid water is contained in the steam.

Steam Information System Design

The use of low pressure steam as a heat source for single
Latent heat is the quantity of energy that must be re-
effect absorption chillers is the most common applica-
moved to condense steam from a saturated vapor to a
tion. Steam is utilized by the absorption unit at 14 psig
saturated liquid (at constant pressure). Any additional
(97 kPa) or lower. It can be used from a low pressure
heat removed will subcool the liquid. The same energy
boiler, a waste steam source, or reduced from a high
is needed to vaporize steam from a saturated liquid to
pressure boiler or district steam supply (approximately
saturated vapor. Any additional heat added will only su-
18.3 lb. (8.3 kg) of steam per hour per ton of refrigera-
perheat the steam.
tion).
Steam Quality
The YIA Single-Effect Absorption Chiller is designed for
Steam quality is simply a mass percentage of saturated a maximum pressure of 15 psig (103 kPa), with a maxi-
vapor to the total mass that is contained in a saturated mum steam temperature of 285°F (141°C). The chiller
steam sample. This percentage of vapor is referred to as can be modified to handle steam temperatures as high
the steam quality (X). A quality of .80 means that 80% as 337°F (169°C) if necessary.
of the saturated steam is in the vapor phase while 20%
is in the liquid phase. The term dry steam that is often The Millennium Control Center incorporates a steam de-
seen is equivalent to saturated steam with a quality of mand limiting control which allows the user to slowly in-
1.0 (100% vapor). It is important to note that as the crease steam demand in a linear fashion for a time pe-
quality decreases, the heat content of the steam also riod up to 255 minutes (see “Controls” section). When
decreases. steam demand limiting is not employed, start-up steam
demand is appreciably higher than the normal full load
Table 1 below lists two enthalpy values; saturated liquid steam rate. Unrestricted start-up demand is dependent
enthalpy and the saturated vapor enthalpy. As discussed upon the full load pressure drop through the valve. If full
above, steam with a quality less than one (1) will have a load design is based upon a relatively high pressure drop
certain percentage of liquid and vapor present in the steam. through the valve, the increases in steam demand on
The saturated vapor enthalpy assumes dry steam, qual- start-up will not be nearly as much as if the design steam
ity: X = 1. The saturated liquid enthalpy assumes pure valve pressure drop is low. For a 3 psi (21 kPa) design
water, quality: X = 0. The enthalpy of saturated water is steam valve pressure drop, one can expect about a 50%
much less than saturated steam. It follows that as the increase in steam demand on start-up. If the design were
quality decreases, the enthalpy decreases from the satu- based on a 4 psi (28 kPa) steam valve pressure drop,

TABLE 1 – ENTHALPY VALUES

Pressure Specific Enthalpy (Btu/lbm)

Vol. (ft3 / lbm)
Temp °F
mm Hg. Latent
PSIA Liquid Vapor Liquid Vapor
Abs. heat

340 6098.76 117.93 0.01787 3.792 311.30 1190.80 879.50

345 6528.23 126.23 0.01793 3.569 316.55 1191.95 875.40
350 6957.23 134.53 0.01799 3.346 321.80 1193.10 871.30
360 7908.27 152.92 0.01811 2.961 332.35 1195.20 862.85

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the increase in start-up demand would be around 35% Component Details

above normal. Likewise, a 2 psi (14 kPa) design pres-
sure drop would give a start-up steam demand about Component details described in the following section are
75% above normal. shown in Fig. 4, “Typical Steam Piping.”

Piping Installation Manual Block Valve – This valve is installed to allow

manual shut off of the steam supply to the unit.
All steam field piping should be installed in accordance
with local, state and federal codes. Piping should be Desuperheater – A desuperheater must be used when
adequately supported and braced independent of the the steam supply has a temperature in excess of 285°F
chiller. The support system must account for the expan- (140°C)[337°F (169°C) for units with additional generator
sion and contraction of the steam piping, avoiding the tube supports]. When encountered, this condition is gen-
imposition of strain on chiller components. erally associated with the high pressure steam supply or
steam that has been reduced to 15 psig (103 kPa) for
A general steam piping diagram is laid out in Fig. 4 be- use in the absorber. The steam supply to the control
low. The steam supply may be either low pressure steam valve must be cooled to or below 285°F (140°C)[337°F
or high pressure steam reduced to low pressure steam. (169°C) for units with additional generator tube supports]
Steam piping should be designed in accordance with good total temperature by means of some type of
engineering practice. desuperheater. The flow of coolant to the desuperheater
should be automatically controlled to maintain a constant
Both steam supply and condensate pipes must be prop-
steam supply temperature to the absorption unit within
erly sized and pitched to prevent liquid hammering. Steam
the limits specified. Suitable automatic means should be
supply mains should be sized in accordance with the
provided to remove any condensate which may accumu-
required steam flow and acceptable pressure drop. Wher-
late. A stop valve should be provided ahead of the
ever possible, the steam supply line to the absorption
desuperheater to facilitate maintenance. Test thermom-
unit should be taken off the main steam supply line from
eter wells should be provided in the steam inlet and out-
the top or side to minimize the possibility of condensate
let from the desuperheater to check its operation.
carry-over. Additional consideration should be given to
steam flow velocity, especially in those applications where
noise is a factor. Generally speaking, steam velocities Steam Strainer – The steam strainer is used to cap-
up to 6,000 fpm (30 m/s) will not produce an objection- ture any impurities in the steam supply. These impurities
able noise level. may manifest themselves in the form of dirt, rust or pre-
cipitates. This strainer will prevent chiller system com-
The factory supplied steam control valve must be in- ponents from getting plugged. Plugged components will
stalled 4 to10 feet (1.2 m to 3.0 m) from the generator reduce system capacity and increase maintenance costs.
steam inlet flange in order to minimize the pressure drop A pressure gauge must be installed before and after the
from the valve exit to the generator inlet. steam strainer. If the pressure drop as read from these

STEAM CONTROL VALVE

(SUPPLIED BY YORK)
MANUAL BLOCK
STRAINER VALVE

FLOAT AND THERMOSTATIC PRESSURE GAUGE TO CHILLED WATER

POWER PANEL CONTROLLER
STEAM TRAPS
STEAM
DESUPERHEATER
STOP VALVE SUPPLY

ç
CHECK
VALVE
è
TO CONDENSATE
RETURN
PRESSURE
TO CONDENSATE
RELIEF
RETURN
VALVE STEAM STEAM
ç
SEPARATOR STRAINER
STOP VALVES PRESSURE
DRAIN SOLENOID VALVE REDUCING
CONDENSATE COOLER(S)
(SUPPLIED BY YORK) VALVE
LD00697

FIG. 4 – TYPICAL STEAM PIPING

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two gauges increases to an unacceptable level, the excess of 100 psi (690 kPa). The noise generated in a
strainer should be removed and cleaned. single step of reduction may be objectionable.

Steam Separator – The steam separator is installed in Automatic Shut-Off Valve – This valve should shut-
the steam supply line and is used to separate any liquid off 100% of the steam flow during a cycling/safety shut-
present in the steam. This condensate liquid would nor- down or a power failure. The YORK supplied steam con-
mally be piped through a steam trap back to the conden- trol valve will remain in whatever position it happened to
sate tank. The steam trap will prevent any steam from be in at the time of a power failure. A valve that will
blowing through the separator into the condensate return completely shut-off steam flow to the unit during such a
system. The use of a steam separator and trap will allow failure is required. This steam valve should be bubble
dry steam to enter the unit at all times. tight.

The system requirement is to have dry steam into the Pressure Relief Valve – A 15 psig (103 kPA) pressure
generator of the absorption chiller. If dry steam can be relief valve should be installed to protect the steam gen-
supplied without the use of a steam separator then it is erator vessel. The vessel is not ASME stamped and
not necessary to install one. therefore must be protected from pressures above 15
psig (103 kPa). The vessel can be ASME stamped for
In cases where the chiller is located close to the boiler or 150 psig (1034 kPa) as an option, but the operating pres-
is supplied with superheat, the steam reaching the chiller sure will still be limited to 15 psig (103 kPa).
may already be dry. However, since any liquid present in
the steam entering the chiller will reduce the heat input, To prevent nuisance blowing of the relief valve, it should
it is important to include a steam separator unless it is be set 2 or 3 psi (14 to 21 kPa) above the generator
truly not necessary. operating pressure and within code requirements. The
relief valve should be sized for maximum steam flow
Pressure Reducing Valve – A pressure reducing valve and vented in accordance with local codes. A relief valve
must be used if the steam pressure to the chiller is greater is not required if there is a properly sized relief valve
than 15 psig (103 kPa). For applications where the steam elsewhere in the system, which will keep the system
supply pressure is known to fluctuate, it is recommended below 15 psig (103 kPa).
that a steam pressure regulating valve be used.
Steam Control Valve (York Supplied) – The steam con-
When needed, a steam pressure reducing valve suitable trol valve as found in the ship-loose-items, should be
for dead-end service must be provided in the steam sup- installed as shown in Fig. 4. This valve should be con-
ply piping ahead of the steam control valve. This pres- nected to the appropriate wiring harness and is used to
sure reducing valve should be sized on the basis of the control the amount of steam that enters the unit. It will
pressure drop and absorption unit full load steam flow modulate from 10% to 100% depending on the leaving
requirements, not on the basis of steam supply pipe size chilled water temperature. The minimum value of 10% is
(which can result in an oversized valve). The pressure set in the field. This is explained in detail in the installa-
reducing valve should be provided with stop valves on tion manual.
both inlet and outlet and a full size bypass with a globe
valve to permit manual operation during maintenance. Steam Inlet Pressure Indicator (If Desired) – A pres-
sure gauge can be installed to allow the operator to de-
Two pressure reducing valves, one large and one small, termine the inlet steam pressure to the unit. The inlet
piped in parallel may be desirable for those applications steam pressure is indicated by the micropanel, but an
with continued operation at low loads or where highly vari- additional pressure gauge may be desired.
able upstream pressures exist. The smaller valve would be
set at a slightly higher pressure than the large valve so it Drain Solenoid Valve (York Supplied) – Factory sup-
will stay open at low flow rates while the large valve closes, plied device used to insure zero steam flow through the
thus protecting the seat of the larger valve. unit during shut down. This valve should be installed in a
horizontal run of pipe within 2 feet (0.6 m) of the chiller
The use of two steps of steam pressure reduction may condensate outlet. This valve works in conjunction with
be desirable on applications with pressure differentials in the Automatic Shut-Off Valve.

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Vacuum Breaker (If Desired) – A vacuum breaker will possible elevation between the generator outlet and the
often not be necessary, but they can prevent conden- trap should be used.
sate build up in the generator section of the chiller at part
load. A discussion of the chillers operation and the func- The condensate outlet line should be sized in accordance
tion of the vacuum breaker follows: with good engineering practice for condensate at the flash
If an atmospheric return system is used, the generator will point and should be kept as short and simple as pos-
not operate in the vacuum region, but will operate at atmo- sible. Stop valves should be provided ahead of the
spheric pressure at the low load conditions. Throttling of strainer and after the trap for necessary maintenance;
the steam valve at low load results in steam condensate and a full size bypass provided with globe valve for
back-up into the generator tubes. As the load increases, manual operation during maintenance. A full trap outlet
the steam valve will open and the rising steam pressure will line size connection and valve should be provided for
force the condensate out of the generator. The accumula- blow-off and test purposes.
tion of condensate in the generator at reduced loads and The steam trap should be selected for about 1.5 times
subsequent drainage will have no adverse effect on ab- the design full steam flow rate, at the design operating
sorption unit efficiency. However, the cyclical drainage of pressure differential. The operating full load pressure dif-
condensate from the unit will require that the main system ferential: PD = SP – P1 – P2 – P3
condensate receiver be sized with sufficient additional ca-
where:
pacity to accommodate this fluctuation (assumed to be equal
to the absorption unit generator volume as a maximum -see PD = Trap pressure drop, psi.
Table 2 on page 22). SP = Steam pressure, psig, at generator flange nor-
mally 3 psi less than the design pressure to the
To avoid fluctuation in condensate return or water ham- control valve.
mer in the generator tubes, a vacuum breaker swing check P1 = Condensate line pressure drop losses, psi.
valve can be added as shown in Fig. 5 on page 24. A 3/
P2 = Check valve pressure drop loss, psi.
8-inch size is sufficient to prevent condensate build-up.
For safety, a pipe should be installed from the check P3 = Condensate cooler pressure drop loss, psi.
valve to a location close to the floor or other safe place.
The use of the check valve to permit air entrance into Select float capacity from manufacturer’s ratings per
the generator tubes has the disadvantage that this air above recommendations.
must later be purged through the thermostatic element
The line from the steam trap to the condensate receiver
of the float trap and tends to entrain air in the conden-
will contain some flash vapor flowing with the conden-
sate return.
sate. This line should be as short as possible, preferably
Strainer(s) – A fine mesh strainer with blow-off valve not more than 30 feet (9 m) in equivalent length. As a
should be provided ahead of the steam trap(s) to protect general rule, it should be sized according to the number
it from damage. of traps used and one or more sizes larger in the case of
longer piping runs.
Float and Thermostatic Steam Trap(s) – Fig. 4 shows
a typical condensate steam trap piping arrangement as Check Valve – A check valve should be provided in the
used on an absorption unit. The trap serves the purpose of trap outlet line to prevent any possible air or condensate
passing condensate, but preventing the loss of steam. A leakage back to the generator under reduced load oper-
float and thermostatic steam trap is recommended for this ating conditions.
application. It should be applied in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The trap should be lo- Condensate Cooler – The use of a condensate cooler
cated as close to the generator condensate outlet as pos- between the trap and the condensate receiver to cool the
sible in the horizontal plane. In the vertical plane, the trap condensate below its flash is required for vacuum return
should be located below the generator condensate outlet, systems and may be desirable, though not required, for
a minimum of 12 inches (0.3 m). Preferably, the maximum atmospheric return systems.

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TABLE 2 – YIA CHILLER SHELL AND TUBE VOLUMES

SHELL SIDE TUBE SIDE

YIA
GEN/COND ABS/EVAP ABSORBER EVAPORATOR GENERATOR CONDENSER
MODEL
US Gallons Liters US Gallons Liters US Gallons Liters US Gallons Liters US Gallons Liters US Gallons Liters
1A1 175 662 543 2055 45 170 32 121 14 53 16 61
1A2 211 799 653 2472 52 197 36 136 16 61 18 68
2A3 249 943 764 2892 58 220 40 151 17 64 25 95
2A4 277 1049 875 3312 64 242 45 170 19 72 28 106
2B1 361 1366 1006 3808 81 307 55 208 23 87 28 106
3B2 405 1533 1152 4361 90 341 61 231 25 95 40 151
3B3 456 1726 1298 4913 99 375 67 254 28 106 44 167
4B4 508 1923 1444 5466 108 409 73 276 30 114 48 182
4C1 587 2222 1516 5739 130 492 88 333 37 140 49 185
5C2 646 2445 1701 6439 143 541 96 363 41 155 68 257
5C3 719 2722 1899 7188 156 591 105 397 44 167 75 284
6C4 810 3066 2136 8085 171 647 115 435 49 185 82 310
7D1 904 3422 2690 10182 193 731 134 507 56 212 91 344
7D2 1004 3800 2992 11326 210 795 146 553 61 231 100 379
8D3 1130 4277 3371 12760 232 878 160 606 66 250 110 416
8E1 1264 4785 3756 14218 278 1052 192 727 82 310 141 534
9E2 1423 5386 4230 16012 306 1158 211 799 90 341 156 591
10E3 1582 5988 4705 17810 334 1264 230 871 97 367 171 647
12F1 1911 7234 5137 19445 395 1495 269 1018 124 469 204 772
13F2 2125 8044 5730 21690 431 1631 293 1109 135 511 223 844
14F3 2340 8858 6311 23889 467 1768 315 1192 145 549 242 916

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The variations in condensate flow must be recognized down to pressures well into the vacuum region at part
and the cooler selected to cool the maximum flow of load. As the cooling load decreases, the chilled water
condensate 5-10°F (3-6°C) below the saturation tempera- controller will start closing the steam control valve, re-
ture of the lowest pressure in the system (atmospheric ducing both steam flow and steam pressure to the gen-
pressure for an atmospheric return or the lowest pres- erator. At some part load point, say 75% for illustration,
sure in a vacuum return system). Sufficient coolant must the steam pressure will be 0 psig, or atmospheric. With
be provided to cool the maximum condensate flow to the further reduction in load, the steam valve will continue to
desired temperature. Coolers may be air or evaporatively close, resulting in generator steam pressures below at-
cooled, providing they can produce the desired leaving mospheric pressure (providing a vacuum condensate
condensate temperature. The flow of coolant should be return system is used). If an atmospheric return system
automatically controlled to provide the desired leaving is used or if a vacuum breaker is installed at the outlet of
condensate temperature. Coolant flow could be manu- the chiller then the generator pressure will not drop below
ally set for maximum load and allowed to operate con- atmospheric. The use of a vacuum breaker is discussed
tinuously at that level with no operating difficulties, but in the component details section above.
the poor economics of such an arrangement make auto- Three basic types of return systems are possible: (1) a
matic control preferable. completely atmospheric system; (2) a system that al-
lows the chiller and steam traps to function at atmospheric
Auxiliary Condensate Receiver – An auxiliary conden- pressure, but the remainder of the condensate system/
sate receiver must be used if the main condensate re- boiler feed to operate in a vacuum; (3) and a system that
ceiver is located a great distance from the chiller or above operates entirely in a vacuum. Reference Figs. 5, 6, and
the chiller. An auxiliary condensate pump is used to 7 for typical diagrams.
send condensate from the auxiliary receiver to the main System (1) – For an entirely atmospheric system, a
condensate receiver. vacuum breaker may be installed at the outlet of the chiller
(see component details section). Also in this system both
The auxiliary condensate receiver should be located at the auxiliary condensate receiver (if needed) and the main
floor level as close to the absorption unit as possible. A condensate receiver must be vented to atmospheric pres-
check valve in the auxiliary condensate pump discharge sure. The auxiliary condensate receiver should be used
line is recommended where condensate backflow may on completely atmospheric systems when the main con-
occur. densate receiver is located at some distance from the
condensate outlet or above the condensate outlet. This
Auxiliary condensate receivers with condensate pumps system requires a float controlled pump to move conden-
are available as a package. They include a float or other sate from the auxiliary receiver to the main condensate
control to cycle the pump to suit the condensate flow. receiver in addition to the main condensate pump/boiler
Manufacturers’ recommendations concerning selection and feed pump.
application of these packages should be followed.
System (2) – Since the condensate will be at atmo-
spheric pressure until it leaves the auxiliary condensate
Condensate Return Systems receiver, a vacuum breaker can still be used if desired
(see component details in the previous paragraph). The
Steam condensate return systems should be designed auxiliary condensate receiver must be used in this sys-
in accordance with good engineering practice for the gen- tem. The main condensate tank will no longer be vented
eral purpose of removing condensate from the absorp- to atmospheric pressure. A float control is still used in
tion unit’s generator and returning it to the boiler. Either the auxiliary condensate receiver, however, it controls a
an atmospheric or a vacuum condensate return system valve instead of a pump. The low pressure, in the main
may be used with absorption units, as discussed earlier tank, will draw the condensate through when the valve is
in this section. opened.
A general understanding of the YORK single-effect ab- For system (2), a condensate cooler must be provided in
sorption unit operating requirements and characteristics the line between the steam trap and the auxiliary receiver,
is necessary before discussion of condensate return as detailed under condensate cooler in the component
systems. The absorption chiller will operate at full load details section. It must be sized to cool the maximum
steam pressures in the 9-12 psig (62 to 88 kPa) range, flow to a temperature 5-10°F (3-6°C) below the saturation
point of the vacuum return system.

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System (3) – When the low pressure steam for a YIA at a steam pressure in the vacuum region can improve a
unit comes at or below atmospheric pressure (i.e. steam steam turbine’s economy and efficiency.
turbine exhaust), the entire system can run at a higher
efficiency by using a vacuum pump on the condensate In this system a vacuum breaker can not be used.
return system. At low load, when the absorption system
is operating in the vacuum region, this vacuum can only A condensate cooler must be provided in the line be-
be obtained if the condensate return system similarly op- tween the steam trap and the auxiliary receiver, as de-
erates in a vacuum. With a vacuum condensate return tailed under condensate cooler in the component details
system, the steam supply can be at vacuum steam pres- section. It must be sized to cool the maximum flow to
sure, rather than at a minimum steam pressure of 0 pounds temperature 5-10°F (3-6°C) below the saturation point of
gauge (as it is limited by systems (1) and (2). Discharging the vacuum return system.

LD00684(R)

FIG. 5 – SYSTEM 1: ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM

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LD00685(R)

FIG. 6 – SYSTEM 2: VACUUM CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM

LD00947(R)

FIG. 7 – SYSTEM 3: VACUUM CONDENSATE RETURN SYSTEM WITH STEAM INLET AND CONDENSATE
OUTLET UNDER VACUUM.
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Application Data

HOT WATER SUPPLY

A hot water supply of 240°F (116°C) will provide suffi- allows YORK units to enjoy a longer life than competitive
cient heat for the YIA chiller. Lower hot water tempera- units, and further reduces the risk of crystallization.
tures may not achieve the nominal capacity for a given
Applications with hot water should use the following
size. A sample hot water piping arrangement is shown in
guidelines:
Fig. 8 below. YORK recommends that shut-off valves be
installed in the hot water supply and return piping for
1. Use the maximum permissible entering hot water tem-
serviceability. On hot water unit shutdown, the water in
perature to the generator for a standard selection (avail-
the generator contracts as it cools. This may form a
able from your local YORK office for specific applica-
vacuum. This can be prevented by installing a check
tions).
valve in the return hot water piping with a 3/4" (19.1 mm)
bypass around the check valve. It would be piped be- 2. In cases where hot water supply temperature exceeds
tween the generator outlet and the hot water bypass. Refer the maximum allowable, 240°F (116°C), the high tem-
to the figure below. perature option must be included with the chiller. Note
The YIA unit’s high performance standards use a maxi- that the hot water supply temperature can not exceed
mum entering hot water temperature of 266°F (130°C) 266°F (130°C) for chillers with the high temperature
(based on rating from your local YORK office). This limit option.

LD00690B
FIG. 8 – TYPICAL HOT WATER PIPING

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INSULATION

No appreciable operation economy can be gained from the Tables 2 and 3 below give the heat loss and ventilation
insulation of YORK YIA chillers. However, insulation may requirements for a 10°F ambient temperature rise for the
be desirable to prevent sweating of cold surfaces or to pre- various YIA units and further reduces the risk of crystalliza-
vent overheating of the mechanical equipment room due to tion. Tables 4 and 5 on page 28 provide approximate insula-
heat gains from the high temperature surfaces of the unit. tion areas.

TABLE 3 – GENERATOR HEAT LOSS (ENGLISH) TABLE 4 – GENERATOR HEAT LOSS (METRIC)

MODEL HEAT LOSS - VENTILATION - MODEL HEAT LOSS - VENTILATION -

YIA BTUH CFM YIA KW L/S
1A1 7,500 750 1A1 2.2 354
1A2 7,500 750 1A2 2.2 415
2A3 8,800 880 2A3 2.6 472
2A4 10,000 1,000 2A4 2.9 519
2B1 11,000 1,100 2B1 3.2 590
3B2 12,500 1,250 3B2 3.7 661
3B3 14,000 1,400 3B3 4.1 850
4B4 16,000 1,600 4B4 4.7 661
4C1 18,000 1,800 4C1 5.3 850
5C2 20,000 2,000 5C2 5.9 944
5C3 22,000 2,200 5C3 6.4 1038
6C4 25,000 2,500 6C4 7.3 1180
7D1 28,000 2,800 7D1 8.2 1321
7D2 32,000 3,200 7D2 9.4 1510
8D3 36,000 3,600 8D3 10.6 1699
8E1 42,000 4,200 8E1 12.3 1982
9E2 46,000 4,600 9E2 13.5 2171
10E3 51,000 5,100 10E3 14.9 2407
12F1 58,000 5,800 12F1 17.0 2737
13F2 66,000 6,600 13F2 19.3 3115
14F3 72,000 7,200 14F3 21.1 3398

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TABLE 5 – APPROXIMATE INSULATION FOR HOT AND COLD SURFACES – ENGLISH MEASURE

COLD SURFACES HOT SURFACES COLD SURFACES HOT SURFACES

REFRIG REFRIG.
EVAP. REFRIG SUCTION EVAP REFRIG SUCTION
MODEL HEADS & OUTLET & DISCHARGE UPPER GEN. MODEL HEADS & OUTLET & DISCHARGE UPPER GEN.
YIA END BOX & LINES – SHELL HEADS YIA END BOX & LINES – SHELL HEADS
SHEETS PUMP TUBULAR INSUL SQ. FT. SQ. FT. SHEETS PUMP TUBULAR SQ. FT SQ. FT.
SQ. FT. SQ. FT. DIA. INCH/LIN FT. SQ. FT. SQ. FT. DIA. INCH/LIN FT
1A1 16 16 2/11, 4/4 70 2 6C4 26 18 2-1/2 / 14, 3/4, 4/6 185 4
1A2 16 16 2/12, 4/3 70 2 7D1 39 31 3/17, 4/6 180 7
2A3 16 16 2/12, 4/3 81 2 7D2 39 31 3/18, 4/6 200 7
2A4 16 16 2/13, 4/3 93 2 8D3 39 31 3/19, 4/6 225 7
2B1 19 17 2/9, 2-1/2 / 4, 4/4 95 3 8E1 55 43 3/22, 4/8 225 8
3B2 19 17 2/10, 2-1/2 / 4, 4/4 110 3 9E2 55 43 3/24, 4/8 255 8
3B3 19 17 2/11, 2-1/2 / 4, 4/4 125 3 10E3 55 43 3/24 285 8
4B4 19 18 2/12, 2-1/2 / 4, 4/4 136 3 12F1 67 44 3/21 290 10
4C1 26 18 2-1/2 / 11, 3/4, 4/6 132 4 13F2 67 44 3/23 320 10
5C2 26 18 2/12, 3/4, 4/6 148 4 14F3 67 44 3/24 355 10
5C3 26 18 2-1/2 / 13, 3/4, 4/6 165 4

TABLE 6 – APPROXIMATE INSULATION FOR HOT AND COLD SURFACES – METRIC MEASURE

COLD SURFACES HOT SURFACES COLD SURFACES HOT SURFACES

REFRIG REFRIG.
EVAP. REFRIG SUCTION EVAP REFRIG SUCTION
MODEL HEADS & OUTLET & DISCHARGE UPPER GEN. MODEL HEADS & OUTLET & DISCHARGE UPPER GEN.
YIA END BOX & LINES – SHELL HEADS YIA END BOX & LINES – SHELL HEADS
SHEETS PUMP TUBULAR INSUL m2 m2 SHEETS PUMP TUBULAR m2 m2
m2 m2 DIA. CM/LIN. m m2 m2 DIA. CM/LIN. m
1A1 1.5 1.5 5/3.4, 10/1.2 6.5 0.2 6C4 2.4 1.7 6.5/4.3, 7.5/1.2, 10/1.8 17.1 0.4
1A2 1.5 1.5 5/3.7, 10/0.9 6.5 0.2 7D1 3.6 2.9 7.5/5.2, 10/1.8 16.7 0.7
2A3 1.5 1.5 5/3.7, 10/0.9 7.5 0.2 7D2 3.6 2.9 7.5/5.5, 10/1.8 18.6 0.7
2A4 1.5 1.5 5/4.0, 10/0.9 8.6 0.2 8D3 3.6 2.9 7.5/5.8, 10/1.8 21.0 0.7
2B1 1.8 1.6 5/2.7, 6.5/1.2, 10/1.2 8.8 0.3 8E1 5.1 4.0 7.5/6.7, 10/2.4 21.0 0.7
3B2 1.8 1.6 5/3.0, 6.5/1.2, 10/1.2 10.2 0.3 9E2 5.1 4.0 7.5/7.3, 10/2.4 21.0 0.7
3B3 1.8 1.6 5/3.4, 6.5/1.2, 10/1.2 11.6 0.3 10E3 5.1 4.0 7.5/7.3 26.5 0.7
4B4 1.8 1.7 5/3.7, 6.5/1.2, 10/1.2 12.6 0.3 12F1 6.2 4.1 7.5/6.4 27.0 0.9
4C1 2.4 1.7 6.5/3.4, 7.5/1.2, 10/1.8 12.2 0.4 13F2 6.2 4.1 7.5/7.0 29.8 0.9
5C2 2.4 1.7 5/3.7, 7.5/1.2, 10/1.8 13.7 0.4 14F3 6.2 4.1 7.5/7.3 33.0 0.9
5C3 2.4 1.7 6.5/4.0, 7.5/1.2, 10/1.8 15.3 0.4

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TABLE 7 – NOMINAL RATINGS, STEAM MACHINES – ENGLISH

CON- EVAPORATOR ABSORBER/CONDENSER

CAPA-
MODEL CITY SUMP- PRESS. PRESS.
YIA-ST TION INLET OUTLET FLOW # OF INLET OUTLET FLOW # OF
(TONS) DROP DROP
(LBS/HR) (°F) (°F) (GPM) PASS (°F) (°F) (GPM) PASS (FT)
(FT)
1A1 120 2200 54 44 288 3 13 85 101.4 432 3 16
1A2 155 2840 54 44 372 3 24 85 101.4 558 3 28
2A3 172 3140 54 44 413 2 12 85 101.4 620 2 13
2A4 205 3760 54 44 492 2 17 85 101.4 740 2 20
2B1 235 4300 54 44 564 2 12 85 101.4 846 2 19
3B2 273 4960 54 44 656 2 17 85 101.4 980 2 19
3B3 311 5650 54 44 747 2 23 85 101.4 1120 2 27
4B4 334 6120 54 44 802 2 29 85 101.4 1200 1 14
4C1 363 6650 54 44 872 2 14 85 101.4 1308 2 21
5C2 410 7500 54 44 984 2 18 85 101.4 1475 2 20
5C3 446 8200 54 44 1071 2 25 85 101.4 1600 1 12
6C4 518 9500 54 44 1244 2 35 85 101.4 1870 1 17
7D1 565 10,300 54 44 1356 2 21 85 101.4 2030 2 22
7D2 617 11,300 54 44 1481 2 24 85 101.4 2220 1 11
8D3 704 12,800 54 44 1690 2 36 85 101.4 2530 1 15
8E1 794 14,600 54 44 1906 2 26 85 101.4 2860 1 9
9E2 908 16,600 54 44 2180 2 36 85 101.4 3270 1 12
10E3 960 17,600 54 44 2304 1 8 85 101.4 3450 1 16
12F1 1148 21,000 54 44 2756 2 35 85 101.4 4140 1 12
13F2 1235 22,600 54 44 2964 1 7 85 101.4 4450 1 16
14F3 1377 25,200 54 44 3305 1 10 85 101.4 4960 1 22

NOTES:
1. All IsoFlow Chillers are rated according to ARI 560-92. Ratings in Tables above represent unit performance at
nominal conditions. For full and part load conditions at specific conditions, contact your local YORK office.
2. For proper selection of cage-type steam valve, use Fig. 17 on page 40. For butterfly type and hot water valves,
contact YORK Marketing.
PERCENT DESIGN ENERGY INPUT

CONDENSER WATER TEMP (°F)

PERCENT FULL LOAD

STEAM DEMAND

TIME (IN MINUTES)

PERCENT DESIGN LOAD

FIG. 9 – TYPICAL PART LOAD STEAM FIG. 10 — TYPICAL CHILLER START-UP

CONSUMPTION – STANDARD UNIT PERFORMANCE

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TABLE 8 – NOMINAL RATINGS, STEAM MACHINES – METRIC

EVAPORATOR ABSORBER/CONDENSER
CAPA- CON-
MODEL CITY SUMP- PRESS. PRESS.
YIA-ST
(KW) TION INLET OUTLET FLOW # OF DROP INLET OUTLET FLOW # OF DROP
(KG/H) (°C) (°C) (GPM) PASS (K/PA) (°C) (°C) (L/S) PASS (K/PA)

1A1 420 999 12.2 6.7 18.2 3 39 29.4 38.6 27.2 3 48

1A2 545 1290 12.2 6.7 23.5 3 72 29.4 38.6 35.2 3 84
2A3 605 1425 12.2 6.7 26.0 2 36 29.4 38.6 39.1 2 39
2A4 721 1705 12.2 6.7 31.0 2 51 29.4 38.6 46.7 2 60
2B1 826 1950 12.2 6.7 35.6 2 36 29.4 38.6 53.3 2 57
3B2 960 2250 12.2 6.7 41.4 2 51 29.4 38.6 61.8 2 57
3B3 1094 2560 12.2 6.7 47.1 2 69 29.4 38.6 70.6 2 81
4B4 1174 2780 12.2 6.7 50.6 2 87 29.4 38.6 75.7 1 42
4C1 1276 3020 12.2 6.7 55.0 2 42 29.4 38.6 82.5 2 63
5C2 1442 3400 12.2 6.7 62.0 2 54 29.4 38.6 93.0 2 60
5C3 1568 3725 12.2 6.7 67.5 2 75 29.4 38.6 100.9 1 36
6C4 1821 4310 12.2 6.7 78.4 2 105 29.4 38.6 117.9 1 51
7D1 1987 4680 12.2 6.7 85.5 2 63 29.4 38.6 128.0 2 66
7D2 2170 5130 12.2 6.7 93.4 2 72 29.4 38.6 140.0 1 33
8D3 2475 5810 12.2 6.7 106.6 2 108 29.4 38.6 159.5 1 45
8E1 2792 6630 12.2 6.7 120.2 2 78 29.4 38.6 180.3 1 27
9E2 3193 7530 12.2 6.7 137.5 2 108 29.4 38.6 206.2 1 36
10E3 3376 7990 12.2 6.7 145.3 1 24 29.4 38.6 217.5 1 48
12F1 4037 9530 12.2 6.7 173.8 2 105 29.4 38.6 261.1 1 36
13F2 4343 10260 12.2 6.7 186.9 1 21 29.4 38.6 280.6 1 48
14F3 4842 11440 12.2 6.7 208.4 1 30 29.4 38.6 312.8 1 66

NOTES:
1. All IsoFlow Chillers are rated according to ARI 560-92. Ratings in Tables above represent unit performance at
nominal conditions. For full and part load conditions at specific conditions, contact your local YORK office.
2. For proper selection of cage-type steam valve, use Fig. 17 on page 40. For butterfly type and hot water valves,
contact YORK Marketing.

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110

% of Full Load (in tons)

Chiller Cooling Capacity
105

100

95

90
40 42 44 46 48 °F
4 6 7 8 9 °C
Leaving Chilled Water Temp. (°F)
Leaving Chilled Water Temp

FIG. 11 – TYPICAL CHILLER COOLING CAPACITY FOR REQUIRED LCHWT

Typical Chiller Cooling Capacity for

Available Steam Inlet Pressure
105

100
% of Full Load (in tons)
Chiller Cooling Capacity

95

90

85

80

75
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Steam Inlet Pressure (in psig)

FIG. 12 – TYPICAL CHILLER COOLING CAPACITY FOR AVAILABLE STEAM INLET PRESSURE

Typical Chiller Steam Consumption for LCHWT

105
Consumption
% of Nominal Full Load Consumption
Chiller Steam Consumption
Consumption
Load

100
Chiller
% of Nominal Steam
Full

95
40 42 44 46 48 °F
4 6
Leaving Chilled7Water Tem p.8(°F) 9 °C
LeavingChilled
Leaving ChilledWater
Water Temp
Temp

FIG. 13 – TYPICAL CHILLER STEAM CONSUMPTION FOR LCHWT

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Ratings
Example COP Calculation
In SI Metric, the formula is:
COP for an absorption chiller is calculated with the fol-
IPLV
lowing equation:
or = 0.17A + 0.39B + 0.33C + 0.11D
Q output Capacity (tons) • 12,000 (Btuh / ton) APLV
COP = =
Q input Mass Flow • Enthalpy
Where: A = COP at 100% Load
B = COP at 75% Load
The example chiller has the following operating conditions:
C = COP at 50% Load
D = COP at 25% Load
Capacity 1025 tons
ECHWT/LCHWT 50°F / 40°F
ECWT/LCWT 85°F / 97.4°F
Steam Pressure 2.5 psig (dry saturated)
Steam Flow Rate 18806.8 lbs./hr. TABLE 9 – IPLV ANALYSIS
Standard fouling in all circuits
ENTERING CON- WEIGHTING WEIGHTED
LOAD % DENSER WATER COP FACTOR (FROM AVERAGE
From the steam tables, 2.5 psig (17.2 PSIA) is: TEMP (°F) ARI 560-92) COP
100 85.00 0.69 0.17 0.117
Steam Temperature 219.5°F 75 78.75 0.74 0.39 0.289
Enthalpy of Condensate 180.5 Btu/lb. 50 72.50 0.86 0.33 0.284
Enthalpy of Steam 1150.6 Btu/lb. 25 68.00 0.77 0.11 0.085
Difference 970.1 Btu/lb.
IPLV (expressed as a COP) = 0.775
1025 tons • 12,000 (Btuh / ton)
COP = = 0.67
18806.8 lbs./hr. • 970.1 Btu/lb.
TABLE 10 – FOULING FACTOR
INTEGRATED PART LOAD VALUE (IPLV)
ENGLISH I-P EQUIVALENT SI METRIC
In the English I-P system, IPLV is calculated by the fol- (ft2 °F hr/Btu) (m2 °C/W)
lowing formula: 0.00025 0.000044
0.0005 0.000088

IPLV 1 0.00075 0.000132

or =
APLV 0.17 + 0.39 + 0.33 + 0.11
A B C D
Where: A = Kw / ton at 100% Load
B = Kw / ton at 75% Load
C = Kw / ton at 50% Load
D = Kw / ton at 25% Load

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Nozzle Arrangements

LEFT END STEAM INLET

LD00686

FIG. 14 – STEAM CHILLER NOZZLE ARRANGEMENTS

LEFT END HOT WATER INLET

LD00687

FIG. 15 – HOT WATER CHILLER NOZZLE ARRANGEMENTS

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Nozzle Arrangements

TABLE 11 – EVAPORATOR PASS ARRANGEMENTS

NUMBER NOZZLE
IN OUT
PASSES ARRANGEMENT
E1 C E
E2 D F
1,3
E3 E C
E4 F D
E5 C D
E6 D C
2,4
E7 E F
E8 F E

TABLE 12 – ABSORBER/CONDENSER ARRANGEMENTS

NUMBER OF NOZZLE ABSORBER CONDENSER

ABSORBER PASSES ARRANGEMENT IN OUT IN OUT
AC1 G I B A
AC2 I G A B
1,3
AC3 H J B A
AC4 J H A B
AC5 G H A B
AC6 H G A B
2,4
AC7 I J B A
AC8 J I B A

TABLE 13 – HOT WATER GENERATOR NOZZLE ARRANGEMENTS

NUMBER NOZZLE
IN OUT
PASSES ARRANGEMENT
1 HW1 L K
2 HW2 L M
3 HW3 L K

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Physical Data

G
CONTROL
PANEL

LEFT END RIGHT END

LD00688(R)

FIG. 16 – UNIT DIMENSIONS

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Physical Data

DIMENSIONS (ENGLISH MEASURE)

UNIT MAXIMUM
MODEL OVERALL DIM. BASE TUBE PULL
“YIA” A B C D E F G
1A1 12'–2-1/2" 5'–6-1/4" 7'–7-1/4" 10'–0" 3'–2" 0'–8" 10'–8"
1A2 14'–2-1/2" 4'–5" 7'–7-1/4" 12'–0" 3'–2" 0'–8" 12'–8"
2A3 16'–2-1/2" 4'–5" 7'–7-1/4" 14'–0" 3'–2" 0'–8" 14'–8"
2A4 18'–2-1/2" 4'–5" 7'–7-1/4" 16'–0" 3'–2" 0'–8" 16'–8"
2B1 16'–2-1/2" 4'–11" 8'–7-3/4" 14'–0" 3'–7" 0'–10" 14'–8"
3B1 18'–2-1/2" 4'–11" 8'–7-3/4" 16'–0" 3'–7" 0'–10" 16'–8"
3B3 20'–2-1/2" 4'–11" 8'–7-3/4" 18'–0" 3'–7" 0'–10" 18'–8"
4B4 22'–2-1/2" 4'–11" 8'–7-3/4" 20'–0" 3'–7" 0'–10" 20'–8"
4C1 18'–2-1/2" 5'–5" 9'–10-3/4" 16'–0" 4'–2" 1'–0" 16'–8"
5C2 20'–2-1/2" 5'–5" 9'–10-3/4" 18'–0" 4'–2" 1'–0" 18'–8"
5C3 22'–2-1/2" 5'–5" 9'–10-3/4" 20'–0" 4'–2" 1'–0" 20'–8"
6C4 24'–8-1/2" 5'–5" 9'–10-3/4" 22'–6" 4'–2" 1'–0" 23'–2"
7D1 20'–2-1/2" 6'–6-1/4" 11'–7-1/4" 18'–0" 5'–2" 1'–2" 18'–8"
7D2 22'–2-1/2" 6'–6-1/4" 11'–7-1/4" 20'–0" 5'–2" 1'–2" 20'–8"
8D3 24'–8-1/2" 6'–6-1/4" 11'–7-1/4" 22'–6" 5'–2" 1'–2" 23'–2"
8E1 22'–6-1/4" 7'–2-1/4" 12'–7" 20'–0" 5'–10-1/2" 1'–4" 20'–8"
9E2 25'–0-1/4" 7'–2-1/4" 12'–7" 22'–6" 5'–10-1/2" 1'–4" 23'–2"
10E3 27'–6-1/4" 7'–2-1/4" 12'–7" 25'–0" 5'–10-1/2" 1'–4" 25'–8"
12F1 25'–0-1/4" 7'–10-1/4" 13'–10-1/2" 22'–6" 6'–4" 1'–6" 23'–2"
13F2 27'–6-1/4" 7'–10-1/4" 13'–10-1/2" 25'–0" 6'–4" 1'–6" 25'–8"
14F3 30'–6-1/4" 7'–10-1/4" 13'–10-1/2" 27'–6" 6'–4" 1'–6" 28'–2"

PHYSICAL DATA
UNIT APPROX. SHIPPING APPROX. OPERATING
MODEL WEIGHT, POUNDS WEIGHT, POUNDS
“YIA”
TOTAL MAX. RIG TOTAL #/PAD
1A1 8900 8700 10900 2725
1A2 9800 9700 12100 3025
2A3 10800 10600 13500 3375
2A4 11700 11500 14500 3625
2B1 13400 13300 17400 4350
3B2 14800 14600 18800 4700
3B3 16200 16000 20900 5225
4B4 17600 17400 23100 5775
4C1 18500 18200 25100 6275
5C2 20200 19900 27800 6950
5C3 21800 12500 30000 7500
6C4 23500 23200 32500 8125
7D1 28700 28400 39400 9850
7D2 32200 31900 43700 10925
8D3 35700 35400 48000 12000
8E1 39000 38600 53100 13275
9E2 43400 43000 59100 14775
10E3 48500 48100 65600 16400
12F1 55100 44400 † 65600 19575
13F2 59700 48100 † 86000 21500
14F3 63700 50600 † 90600 22650

† When unit is shipped in two sections, maxiumum rigging weight (including skids) of lower section (evap. and abs.) is approx 75% of total
shipping weight.

NOTES:
1. All dimensions are approximate. Certified drawings are available upon request.
2. Minimum clearances are: Front 3'–0"; End opposite service clearance only requires enough room to suit piping, except for
Models YIA10E3, YIA13F3, & YIA14F3, which require 7'–0".

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DIMENSIONS (METRIC MEASURE)

UNIT MAXIMUM TUBE
OVERALL DIM. (mm) BASE (mm) PULL (mm)
MODEL
“YIA” A B C D E F G
1A1 3740 1680 2340 3050 970 205 3250
1A2 4350 1350 2340 3660 970 205 3860
2A3 4960 1350 2340 4270 970 205 4470
2A4 5570 1350 2340 4880 970 205 5080
2B1 4960 1500 2650 4270 1100 255 4470
3B1 5570 1500 2650 4880 1100 255 5080
3B3 6180 1500 2650 5490 1100 255 5690
4B4 6790 1500 2650 6100 1100 255 6300
4C1 5570 1660 3030 4880 1270 305 5080
5C2 6180 1660 3030 5490 1270 305 5690
5C3 6790 1660 3030 6100 1270 305 6300
6C4 7550 1660 3030 6860 1270 305 7060
7D1 6180 1990 3560 5490 1580 360 5690
7D2 6790 1990 3560 6100 1580 360 6300
8D3 7550 1990 3560 6860 1580 360 7060
8E1 6890 2190 3840 6100 1800 410 6300
9E2 7650 2190 3840 6860 1800 410 7060
10E3 8410 2190 3840 7620 1800 410 7830
12F1 7650 2400 4250 6860 1930 460 7060
13F2 8410 2400 4250 7620 1930 460 7830
14F3 9310 2400 4250 8390 1930 460 8590

PHYSICAL DATA
UNIT
APPROX SHIPPING APPROX OPERATING
MODEL
WEIGHT, KG WEIGHT, KG
“YIA”
TOTAL MAX. RIG. TOTAL KG/PAD
1A1 4040 3950 4950 1240
1A2 4450 4410 5500 1380
2A3 4910 4820 6130 1540
2A4 5310 5220 6590 1650
2B1 6090 6040 7900 1980
3B2 6720 6630 8540 2140
3B3 7360 7270 9490 2380
4B4 7990 7990 10490 2630
4C1 8400 8270 11400 2850
5C2 9170 9040 12620 3160
5C3 9900 9760 13620 3410
6C4 10670 10540 14760 3690
7D1 13030 12900 17890 4480
7D2 14620 14490 19840 4960
8D3 16210 16080 21800 5450
8E1 17710 17530 24110 6030
9E2 19710 19530 26830 6710
10E3 22020 21840 29790 7450
12F1 25020 16270 † 35550 8890
13F2 27110 17620 † 39050 9770
14F3 28920 18800 † 41140 10290

† When unit is shipped in two sections, maxiumum rigging weight (including skids) of lower section (evap. and abs.) is approx 75% of total
shipping weight.

NOTES:
1. All dimensions are approximate. Certified drawings are available upon request.
2. Minimum clearances are: Front 1m; End opposite service clearance only requires enough room to suit piping, except for
Models YIA10E3, YIA13F3, & YIA14F3, which require 2.2 m.

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Valve Selection Curve

CAGE TYPE STEAM VALVE PRESSURE DROP

11,000

10,000

9,000

8,000
PRESSURE DROP - PSI

7,000

LVE 6,000
VA
6"
A LVE USE 4" VALVE 5,000
4" V
4,000

LVE 3,000
3" VA
E
VALV 2 4 6 8 10 12 13
5 2 1/2" 2,000

1,000
IG
RE AM
PS
SU TE

4
ES T S

STEAM FLOW ( Lbs./ Hr.)

PR NLE
I

3
EXAMPLE

2
LD01890

FIG. 17 – CAGE TYPE STEAM VALVE PRESSURE DROP FOR LOW STEAM FLOW APPLICATIONS

NOTE: BUTTERFLY-TYPE STEAM VALVES MUST BE USED FOR HIGH STEAM FLOW APPLICATIONS.

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Pressure Drop Curves

MODEL YIA – 1A1 MODEL YIA – 1A2

60 70
50

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40

S
30

AS
S

4P

S
AS

AS
20 20
4P

3P
S
AS

S
AS
3P

2P
S
AS
10 2P 10

S
AS
6

S
AS

1P
5
1P
4

1 1

1000

1600
100

200

300
400
500

700
200
100

400

600

1000

1600
800

GPM GPM
LD01506 LD01509
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

50
40

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

30 30
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS
PA
20 SS 20 3/1
PA D SS
3/1 SS ON PA
D PA S/C 2/1
ON 2/1 AB D
S/C D 10 ON
10 AB ON S/C
S/C AB
AB 7
7
ER
5 E NS
5 ER ND
S
EN CO
D 3
CON

1
200

300

400

500

600

700
1
200

300

400

500

600

700

GPM LD01511
GPM
TOWER WATER *
LD01508 TOWER WATER *
30
20
20
SS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS
PA

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PA
3

10
10
SS
SS

PA
PA

7
2
2

5
5
S

SS
AS

PA
1P

3
2
2

1
1
90
100

200

300

400

500

90
100

200

300

400

500

GPM
GPM
HOT WATER LD01507 LD01510
* See Note on page 49. HOT WATER

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Pressure Drop Curves
MODEL YIA – 2A3 MODEL YIA – 2A4

80 80
60 60

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

S
40

AS
40
S

4P
AS

S
30

AS
4P

30 S

3P
AS

20
3P

20

S
S

AS
AS

2P
2P

10 10

S
AS
S
7

1P
7 AS
1P

5 5
4
3 3
2 2

1 1

1600
1000
100

200

300
400
500

700
1000

1600
100

200

300
400
500

700

GPM LD01512 GPM

LD01515
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

50 60
40 SS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER
SS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

30 PA PA
3/1 30 3/1
D ND
20 ON SS 20 CO SS
S/C PA BS/ PA
AB 2/1 A 2/1
D D
ON ON
10 S/C 10 S/C
AB 8 AB
7
6
5 R
ER 4 N SE
S
EN NDE
3 ND 3
CO
CO
2 2

1 1

1000
200

300

400

500

600

800
1000
200

300

400

500

600
700
800

GPM GPM
LD01514 TOWER WATER *
TOWER WATER * LD01517

30 30

20 20 SS
SS

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PA
PA

3
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS
PA
10 2
SS

10
PA

8
2

7 6 SS
PA
SS

5 1
PA

5
4
1

4
3
3
2
2

1
90
100

200

300

400

500

1
90
100

200

300

400

500

GPM
GPM LD01513
HOT WATER LD01516
* See Note on page 49.
HOT WATER
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MODEL YIA – 2B1 MODEL YIA – 3B2

80 80
60 60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40 40

S
S

AS
AS

S
30

S
30

4P
AS
4P

AS
3P

3P
S

S
20

AS
20

AS
2P

2P
S

S
AS
10

AS
10

1P

1P
7 7
5 5
3 3
2 2

1 1
1000

2100
120

200

300
400
500
600
800

1000

2100
120

200

300
400
500
600
800
GPM LD01518 GPM LD01521

CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

60 60
40 40

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS SS
PA 30 PA
30 3/1
3/1 D
ND SS SS ON SS
20 CO PA PA 20 S/C PA
/ /1 /1 AB /1 SS
S 2 1 2 PA
AB ND D ND 1/1
CO ON S/C
O D
10 S/ S /C 10 AB ON
AB
AB S/C
AB
7 7
5 5
4 ER
4
3 NS 3 ER
E NS
ND ND
E
2 CO 2 CO

1 1

1500
375

500

600
700
800
900
1000
1000
1100
200

300

400

500
600
700
800

GPM LD01520
GPM
LD01523
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER *

40 40
30 30
SS
PA
SS

20 20 3
PA
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

3

SS
PA
SS

10 10 2
PA
2

8 8
6
SS

6
SS

PA

5 5
PA

1
1

4 4
3 3

2 2

1 1
100

200

300

400

500

650

100

200

300

400

500

650

GPM LD01519 GPM LD01522

* See Note on page 49.
HOT WATER HOT WATER
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Pressure Drop Curves
MODEL YIA – 3B3 MODEL YIA – 4B4

80 80
60 60

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

S
S
40 40

AS
AS

S
S

4P

AS
4P

AS
30 30

3P

S
3P

AS
S
AS

2P
20 20
2P

S
AS
S
AS
10

1P
10

1P
7 7
5 5

3 3
2 2

1 1

1000

2100
120

200

300
400
500
600
800
1000

2100
120

200

300
400
500
600
800

GPM GPM
LD01524 LD01527
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

60 65
40 SS SS
PA 40
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

/1 PA
30 D3 3/1
/CON 30
ON
D SS
S SS S/C PA
20 AB PA SS 20 AB 2/1
SS
/1 PA D PA
D 2
1/1 /CON /1
ON D S D 1
S/C ON AB ON
10 AB S/C 10 S/C
AB A B
7 7
5 5
4 ER ER
E NS 4 E NS
3 ND 3 ND
CO CO
2 2

1 1
1500
375

500

600
700
800
900
1000

375

500

600

700
800
900
1000

GPM GPM 1500

LD01526 LD01529
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER *

40 40
30 30
S
AS

20
AS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER
3P
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

3P

20
S
AS

S
AS
2P

2P

10
10
8
8
S
S

AS
AS

6
1P
1P

6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2
100

200

300

400

500

650
100

200

300

400

500

650

GPM GPM
LD01525 LD01528
* See Note on page 49. HOT WATER HOT WATER

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MODEL YIA – 4C1 MODEL YIA – 5C2

80 80
60 60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40

S
40

S
AS

AS
S

S
4P
30

AS

4P
30

AS
3P

3P
S

S
AS

AS
20 20

2P

2P
S

S
AS

AS
10 10

1P

1P
7 7
5 5
3 3
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3000
200

300
400
500
600
800

1000

2000

3000
200

300
400
500
600
800
GPM GPM
LD01530 LD01533
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

65 65
SS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40 40 PA
SS 30 3/1
30 PA D SS
/1 SS ON PA
D3 PA SS S/C 2/1
20 CON 2/1 PA 20 AB D SS
BS/
ND 1/1 ON PA
A O D S/C 1/1
S/C ON AB D
10 AB S/C 10 ON
AB S/C
AB
7 7
5 R 5
4 SE 4 ER
D EN NS
3 ON 3 E
C ND
CO
2 2

1 1
1000

1600

1000

2000
2200
400

500

600
700
800
900

500

600
700
800
900

GPM GPM
LD01532 LD01535
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER *

40 40
30 30
S
S

AS
AS

20
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

20
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER
3P

3P

S
AS
S
AS

2P
2P

10 10
8 8
S

6
AS
S

6
AS

1P

5
1P

5
4 4
3 3

2 2
1000
150

200

300

400

500
600

800

1000
150

200

300

400

500
600

800

GPM GPM
LD01531 LD01534
* See Note on page 49. HOT WATER HOT WATER
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Pressure Drop Curves
MODEL YIA – 5C3 MODEL YIA – 6C4

80 80
60 60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40 S
40

S
AS

AS
S

S
4P

30

4P
AS 30

AS
3P

3P
S

S
AS

AS
20 20
2P

2P
S

S
AS

AS
10 10

1P

1P
7 7
5 5
3 3
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3000
200

300
400
500
600
800

1000

2000

3000
200

300
400
500
600
800
GPM GPM
LD01536 LD01539
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

65
70
SS
40 PA 50 SS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

3/1 PA
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

30 D 3/1
ON SS 30 ON
D
SS
S/C PA
S/C PA
20 AB 2 /1 SS B /1
D PA 20 A 2 SS
O N 1/1 ND PA
S/C ND S /CO D 1/1
AB /CO AB ON
10 S
S/C
AB 10 AB
7
7
5
R 5 ER
4 SE 4 NS
3 D EN E
ON 3 ND
C CO
2 2

1 1
1000

2000
2200
500

600
700
800
900

500

600

700
800
900
1000

2200
GPM GPM
LD01538
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER * LD01541

40 50
40
30
30
S
AS

S
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

AS
3P

20
3P
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

20
S

S
AS

AS
2P

2P

10 10
S

8
AS

8
1P
S
AS

6 6
1P

5 5
4 4

3 3

2
2
1000
150

200

300

400

500
600

800
1000
150

200

300

400

500
600

800

GPM
GPM LD01537 HOT WATER
* See Note on page 49. LD01540
HOT WATER
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MODEL YIA – 7D1 MODEL YIA – 7D2

80 80
60 60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40 40

S
AS

AS
S

S
4P

4P
30 30

AS

AS
3P

3P
S

S
AS

AS
20 20

2P

2P
S

S
AS

AS
10 10

1P

1P
7 7
5 5
3 3
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3000

4200

1000

2000

3000

4200
250

400
500
600
800

250

400
500
600
800
GPM GPM
LD01542 LD01545
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

70 70
50 50

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS SS
PA PA
3 /1 30 L3
30 D TA
ON SS TO SS
20 BS/C PA SS 20 PA SS
A 2/1 PA L2 PA
ND 1/1 TA L1
C O D TO TA
S/ ON TO
10 AB S/C 10
AB
7 7
5 5 ER
R NS
4 E 4 NDE
D
NS ON
3 E 3 CCO
ND
CO
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3100

1000

2000

3100
800
900

800
900

GPM GPM
LD01557
LD01544
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER *
50
40 40
30 30
S
S

AS
AS

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

3P
3P

20 20
S
S

AS
AS

2P
2P

10 10
8 8
S

S
AS

AS

6 6
1P

1P

5 5
4 4

3 3

2 2
1000
1200
200

300

400

500
600
700
800
1000
1200
200

300

400

500
600
700
800

GPM LD01543
GPM LD01546
* See Note on page 49.
HOT WATER HOT WATER

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Pressure Drop Curves
MODEL YIA – 8D3 MODEL YIA – 8E1

80 80
60 60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40
S

40

S
AS

AS
S

S
4P

30

4P
AS
30

AS
3P

3P
S

S
AS

AS
20 20
2P

2P
S

S
AS

AS
10 10
1P

1P
7 7
5 5
3 3
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3000

4200
250

400
500
600
800

1000

2000

3000
4000
5500
300
400
500
600
800
GPM GPM
LD01547 LD01550
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

70 70
50 SS 50
PA
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

/1
D3
30 ON SS 30 SS
S/C
PA PA
AB SS /1
20 2/1 PA 20
2 SS
ND 1/1 ND PA
O D /CO 1/1
S/C ON AB
S D
AB S/C ON
10 AB 10 S/C
A B
7 7
5 R 5
4 SE 4
EN
3 ND ER
CO 3 ENS
2 ND
2 CO

1 1
1000

2000

3100
800
900

1000

2000

3000

4000
4500
GPM GPM
LD01549 LD01552
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER *
50 40
40
30
30
S
S

AS
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER
AS

3P
3P

20
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

20
S
AS
S

2P
AS
2P

10
AS
1P

10 8
S
AS

8
6
1P

6 5
5 4
4
3
3
2
1000

1700
300

400

500
600
700
800

2
1000
1200
200

300

400

500
600
700
800

GPM
GPM LD01548 HOT WATER LD01551
* See Note on page 49.
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MODEL YIA – 9E2 MODEL YIA – 10E3

80 80
60 60

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

40

S
40

AS
AS

S
S

4P
4P
30

AS
30

AS

3P
3P

S
S

AS
AS
20 20

2P
2P

S
S

AS
AS
10 10

1P
1P
7 7
5 5

3 3
2 2

1 1

1000

2000

3000
4000
5500
300
400
500
600
800
1000

2000

3000
4000
5500
300
400
500
600
800

GPM GPM
LD01553 LD01494
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

70 70
50 50
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS
30 SS 30 PA
PA 2/1
/1 D SS
20
2 SS 20 ON PA
ND PA S/C 1/1
/CO 1/1 AB D
AB
S D ON
ON S /C
10 BS/C 10 AB
A
7 7
5 5
4 ER 4 ER
E NS E NS
3 ND 3 ND
CO CO
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3000

4000
4500

1000

2000

3000

4000
4500
GPM GPM
LD01555 LD01496
TOWER WATER * TOWER WATER *
50 50
40 40
30 S
SS

30 AS
PA

3P
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

20 20
SS
SS

PA

SS
PA

PA
S
2

AS

10
1

10
1P

8 8

6 6
5 5
4 4

3 3

2 2
1000

1700
300

400

500
600
700
800
1000

1700
300

400

500
600
700
800

GPM GPM
LD01554 LD01595
* See Note on page 49. HOT WATER HOT WATER

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Pressure Drop Curves
MODEL YIA – 12F1 MODEL YIA – 13F2

80 80
60 60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

S
40

S
AS
40

AS
3P

30

3P
30
S

S
AS

AS
2P
20

2P
20

S
AS

AS
10
1P 10

1P
7 7
5 5
3 3
2 2

1 1
1000

2000

3000
4000
5000

7000
500

700

1000

2000

3000
4000
5000

7000
500

700
GPM GPM
LD01497 LD01500
CHILLED WATER CHILLED WATER

70
50
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

30 SS
PA
2/1 SS
20 D PA
ON 1/1
BS/C D
A ON
BS/C
10 A
7
5 ER
4 ENS
ND
3 CO
2

1
1500

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000
LD01499 GPM
LD01502
TOWER WATER *

50 50
40 40
S
S

AS
AS

30 30
3P
3P

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

20 20
S
AS
2P
S
AS
2P

10 10
S
AS
1P
SS

8 8
PA
1

6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3

2 2
1000

2000

2500
1000

2000

2500

400

500
600
700
800
400

500
600
700
800

GPM LD01498 GPM LD01501

* See Note on page 49.
HOT WATER HOT WATER
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MODEL YIA – 14F3

80
60
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

S
40

AS
3P
30

S
AS
2P
20

S
AS
10

1P
7
5
3
2

1
1000

2000

3000
4000
5000

7000
500

700

GPM
LD01503
CHILLED WATER

70
50
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

SS
PA
30 2/1
D SS
ON PA
20 S/C 1/1
AB D
ON
S/C
10 AB

7
5 R
N SE
4
NDE
3 CO
2

1
1500

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

GPM
LD01505
TOWER WATER *

60
50
40
S
AS
3P

30
PRESSURE DROP–FT. WATER

20
AS
2P

10
AS
1P

8
6
5
4
3 * Pressure drop curve for the condenser water circuit
2 only is shown as a dotted line. For total tower water
pressure drop through the chiller use the appropriate
1000

2000

2500
400

500
600
700
800

solid line. For example, a chiller with a 2-Pass ab-

GPM sorber and a 1-Pass condenser, use the “ABS/COND
LD01504
* See Note on page 49. 2/1 curve.”
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Electrical Data
TABLE 14 – ELECTRICAL DATA

VOLT. VOLTAGE WIRE NON-FUSED MAX-DUAL FLA TOTAL

MODEL
CODE (V-PH-HZ) AMPACITY DISC. SW. ELEM. FUSE SOL. REF. KW
-17 200/208-3-60 36 60 45 13 13 11.3
-28 230-3-60 33 60 45 12 12 11.9
1A1
-46 460-3-60 16.1 30 20 6 6 12.1
-50 380-3-50 17.1 30 20 6 6 10.3
-17 200/208-3-60 36 60 45 13 13 11.3
-28 230-3-60 33 60 45 12 12 11.9
1A2
-46 460-3-60 16.1 30 20 6 6 12.1
-50 380-3-50 17.1 30 20 6 6 10.3
-17 200/208-3-60 36 60 45 13 13 11.3
-28 230-3-60 33 60 45 12 12 11.9
2A3
-46 460-3-60 16.1 30 20 6 6 12.1
-50 380-3-50 17.1 30 20 6 6 10.3
-17 200/208-3-60 36 60 45 13 13 11.3
-28 230-3-60 33 60 45 12 12 11.9
2A4
-46 460-3-60 16.1 30 20 6 6 12.1
-50 380-3-50 17.1 30 20 6 6 10.3
-17 200/208-3-60 36 60 45 13 13 11.3
-28 230-3-60 33 60 45 12 12 11.9
2B1
-46 460-3-60 16.1 30 20 6 6 12.1
-50 380-3-50 17.1 30 20 6 6 10.3
-17 200/208-3-60 46 60 60 21 13 14.1
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
3B2
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 17.8 30 20 6 6 10.7
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
3B3
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 23.3 30 30 10.4 6 13.6
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
4B4
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 23.3 30 30 10.4 6 13.6
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
4C1
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 23.3 30 30 10.4 6 13.6
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
5C2
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 23.3 30 30 10.4 6 13.6

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VOLT. VOLTAGE WIRE NON-FUSED MAX-DUAL FLA TOTAL

MODEL
CODE (V-PH-HZ) AMPACITY DISC. SW. ELEM. FUSE SOL. REF. KW
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
5C3
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 23.3 30 30 10.4 6 13.6
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
6C4
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 31.6 60 45 17 6 18.0
-17 200/208-3-60 44.3 60 60 21 13 13.5
-28 230-3-60 41.8 60 60 19 12 14.7
7D1
-46 460-3-60 21.1 30 30 9.5 6 14.9
-50 380-3-50 31.6 30 45 17 6 18.0
-17 200/208-3-60 61 100 90 33 13 18.3
-28 230-3-60 55.5 60 80 30 12 19.1
7D2
-46 460-3-60 28 30 40 15 6 19.3
-50 380-3-50 30.9 60 45 17 6 17.5
-17 200/208-3-60 61 100 90 33 13 18.3
-28 230-3-60 55.5 60 80 30 12 19.1
8D3
-46 460-3-60 28 30 40 15 6 19.3
-50 380-3-50 30.9 60 45 17 6 17.5
-17 200/208-3-60 61.8 100 90 33 13 18.5
-28 230-3-60 56.7 60 80 30 12 19.6
8E1
-46 460-3-60 28.5 30 40 15 6 19.7
-50 380-3-50 35.9 60 50 17 10.5 20.8
-17 200/208-3-60 79.4 100 110 40.7 21 24.0
-28 230-3-60 72.2 100 100 36.8 19 25.1
9E2
-46 460-3-60 36.2 60 40 18.4 9.5 25.2
-50 380-3-50 42.2 60 50 17 17 25.8
-17 200/208-3-60 91.4 100 125 40.7 33 28.1
-28 230-3-60 83.2 100 110 36.8 30 29.5
10E3
-46 460-3-60 41.7 60 60 18.4 15 29.6
-50 380-3-50 42.4 60 50 17 17 25.1
-17 200/208-3-60 81.8 100 110 33 33 25.5
-28 230-3-60 74.7 100 100 30 30 26.8
12F1
-46 460-3-60 37.5 60 50 15 15 26.9
-50 380-3-50 42.4 60 50 17 17 25.1
-17 200/208-3-60 91.4 100 125 40.7 33 28.1
-28 230-3-60 83.2 100 110 36.8 30 29.5
13F2
-46 460-3-60 34.5 60 60 18.4 15 24.5
-50 380-3-50 42.4 60 50 17 17 25.1
-17 200/208-3-60 91.4 100 125 40.7 33 28.1
-28 230-3-60 83.2 100 110 36.8 30 29.5
14F3
-46 460-3-60 34.5 60 60 18.4 15 24.5
-50 380-3-50 42.4 60 50 17 17 25.1

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Guide Specifications

GENERAL of the tubes from either end of the machine. Evaporator

and absorber tubes shall be 3/4" (19.1 mm), 0.028" (0.71
Provide Single-Stage Steam (or Hot Water) Absorption mm) wall copper. Condenser tubes shall be copper and
Chiller(s) capable of producing chilled water per the ca- be sized to eliminate the need for contractor provided
pacities shown on drawings and schedules. Chiller shall bypass piping [3/4" or 1" (19.1 mm or 25.4 mm)] with a
be capable of starting and operating at entering condenser wall thickness of 0.028" (0.71 mm). Tubes for the solu-
water temperatures as low as 45°F (7.2°C). tion heat exchanger shall be 0.043" (1.9 mm) wall carbon
steel.
Each chiller shall be of hermetic design and factory he-
lium leak tested.
WATER BOXES
(For YIA-1A1 to YIA-10E3) Chiller shall ship as a one-
piece assembly charged with nitrogen. (For YIA-12F1 to Water boxes shall be removable to permit tube cleaning
YIA-14F3) Chiller shall ship as two pieces (upper and and replacement. Water circuit tubing to be replaceable
lower shells) for field assembly. Each shell shall be shipped from either end of the absorption unit. Stub-out water
charged with nitrogen. Purge pump, chilled water flow connections having Victaulic grooves shall be provided
switch, and modulating control valve shall be shipped as standard (ANSI flanged connections are optional). All
loose for field installation. water boxes and associated water circuit nozzles and
tube bundles shall be designed for 150 psig (1.0 mPa)
All unit mounted controls and control panels shall be fac- working pressure and shall be hydrostatically tested to
tory mounted, wired, tested, and shipped pre-installed 225 psig (1.5 mPa). Vent and drain connections shall be
as integral components of the chiller. provided on each water box. Manufacturers shall provide
Unless supplied with a double walled evaporator, chiller lifting lugs on each of the water boxes or install lifting
shall include 3/4" (19.1 mm) neoprene insulation of the lugs in the field.
entire shell.
AUTOMATIC DECRYSTALLIZATION SYSTEM
Purchase price shall include start-up service and parts
and labor warranty for a period of one year from start-up or Chiller shall include an automatic decrystallization sys-
eighteen months from delivery, whichever occurs first. tem designed to remove any minor crystallization which
may occur. System shall immediately detect a blockage
in the heat exchanger through the use of thermal sen-
CONSTRUCTION sors and respond with the introduction of refrigerant wa-
The chiller shall consist of a generator, solution heat ex- ter to dilute the strong solution entering the solution heat
changer, absorber, condenser and an evaporator. The unit exchanger.
construction shall minimize the opportunity for internal
leaks between the generator and evaporator sections PUMPS
through the use of a two shell design, with the upper Solution and refrigerant pumps shall be hermetically
shell housing the higher pressure generator and con- sealed, self-lubricating, totally enclosed, factory-mounted,
denser, and the lower shell housing the low pressure ab- wired and tested. Motor windings shall not be exposed
sorber and evaporator. To minimize the risk of corrosion, to lithium bromide or water. The suction and discharge
the evaporator and condenser pans shall be stainless connections for each pump shall be fully welded to the
steel. unit piping to minimize the opportunity for leaks. Suc-
tion and discharge connections shall be equipped with
The evaporator-absorber and the generator-condenser factory installed isolation valves to permit quick and easy
shall be of shell and tube construction. The steam gen- servicing of pumps. Pumps shall be designed to operate
erator section shall have a tube-side DWP of 150 psig(1.0 for a total of 55,000 hours between service inspections.
mPa) (limited by the ASME code to 15 psig (103 kPa)
maximum working pressure): hot water generator shall PURGING SYSTEM
be designed for 300 psig (2.0 mPa)DWP tube-side and
tested to 450 psig (3.0 mPa). A shell-side bursting disk Absorber shall be equipped with a purging system to re-
set to burst at 15 psig (103 kPa) shall be furnished with move non-condensible vapors from the unit during op-
hot water units. eration. Non-condensibles shall be drawn from a purge
header located in the absorber and removed through the
TUBE MATERIALS operation of an electric vacuum pump.
Generator tubes shall be 3/4" (19.1 mm), 0.035" (0.89 The purge pump shall be of an oil rotary single-stage
mm) wall 90/10 copper-nickel and allow for the removal design, and shall be furnished complete with a ½ hp (0.68
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kW), 3-Phase TEFC motor, and all required accessories. sors, pressure transducers, and other control devices
The purge pump shall be shipped mounted on the chiller necessary to sense unit operating parameters to be
and connecting hose shall be field installed by installing factory mounted and wired to panel. The control center
contractor at the job site. panel shall include a 40 character alphanumeric dis-
play showing all system parameters in the English lan-
guage with numeric data in English (or Metric) units
LITHIUM BROMIDE AND REFRIGERANT CHARGE
(°F, PSIA, or °C, kPa, respectively).
Lithium bromide shall contain a lithium chromate corro-
sion inhibitor additive to minimize the rate of copper and The operating program shall be stored in non-volatile
ferrous metal corrosion on both the solution and refriger- memory (EPROM) to eliminate chiller failure due to AC
ant sides of the unit, even in the presence of air. power failure/battery discharge. In addition, programmed
setpoints shall be retained in lithium battery-backed RTC
memory for a minimum of 5 years.
STEAM/HOT WATER VALVE
Chiller shall be furnished with a steam or hot water con- 115V control voltage will be supplied through a 1 KVA
trol valve, linkage, and actuator motor. This assembly power transformer located in the power panel and will be
shall be shipped loose for installation by others. Valve/ factory wired to the microcomputer control panel. Termi-
linkage/actuator motor assembly to be sized by the unit nal blocks will be provided for all external safety and
manufacturer in accordance with the specified pressure control interlocks.
and flow requirements.
System Operating Information – During normal op-
The steam valve shall be a cage or butterfly type valve eration the following operating parameters shall be ac-
incorporating a cast iron or carbon steel body. The hot cessible via the microcomputer control panel:
water valve shall be a 3-way diverting type valve incor-
porating a cast iron or carbon steel body. Valve/linkage/ • Return and leaving chilled water temperatures
actuator motor assembly shall be capable of modulating • Return and leaving condenser water temperatures
steam/hot water flow in a linear fashion from 10% to 100% • Inlet steam pressure
of maximum design chiller capacity. Valve shall be • Refrigerant temperature
equipped with a minimum of 125 psig (862 kPa) ANSI • Solution temperature
flanged connections. • Solution concentration
• Indication of refrigerant/solution/purge pump operation
The actuator motor shall be 120V/1-Ph/60Hz, and shall • Operating hours Number of starts
be powered from the chiller’s MicroComputer Control • Number of Purge Cycles (last 7 days and total cumu-
Panel. Actuator motor position to be communicated to lative)
the MicroComputer Control Panel through a feedback con- • Inlet steam or hot water temperature
trol signal. • Steam or hot water valve actuator potentiometer po-
sition (in %)
• Generator shell pressure
UNIT CONTROLS
• Automatic decrystallization or hot water temperature
Each unit shall be furnished complete with a factory
mounted and pre-wired control system. Unit controls to Capacity Control – The control panel shall automati-
be furnished shall include a total of two (2) enclosures; a cally control the input steam or hot water flow rate to
power panel and a microcomputer control panel. maintain the programmed leaving chilled water setpoint
for cooling loads ranging from 10% to 100% of design.
Power Panel – The power panel enclosure shall be
The input steam or hot water flow rate shall also be manu-
NEMA 1 and shall house the following components: single
ally adjustable from the microcomputer control panel to
point wiring connection for incoming power supply; non-
any setting between minimum and maximum when auto-
fused disconnect switch; motor starters, complete with
matic operation is not desired and when steam or hot
current and thermal overload protection, for solution
water input is not being inhibited by a specific operating
pump(s), refrigerant pump, and purge pump (current over-
condition.
loads only); and a 115 VAC 50/60 Hz control power trans-
former.
Safety Shutdowns – Panel shall be pre-programmed
MicroComputer Control Center – The control panel to shut the unit down and close “safety shutdown” con-
enclosure shall be NEMA 1 and be equipped with hinged tacts under any of the following conditions:
access door with lock and key. All temperature sen-
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Guide Specifications

• Refrigerant or solution pump thermal or current over- Cycling shutdowns shall permit unit to automatically re-
load start when pre-programmed thresholds are reached. Fol-
• Low refrigerant temperature lowing a cycling shutdown, cycling shutdown contacts
• Generator high pressure shall close and cycling shutdown message shall be dis-
• Loss of chilled water flow played and recorded in a similar fashion as safety shut-
• Power failure (when “Automatic Restart after Power down messages.
Failure” option is not utilized)
• High inlet steam or hot water temperature Programmable Setpoints – The following parameters
• High inlet steam pressure shall be programmable directly from the key pad:
• Incomplete dilution cycle operation due to one of the
following conditions: • Leaving chilled water temperature in 0.1°F (°C) in-
• Power failure crements
• Solution/refrigerant pump overloads • Remote reset chilled water temperature range (see
• Low refrigerant temperature details below)
• Loss of chilled water flow • 7 day schedule for unit start/stop (see details below)
• External auxiliary safety shutdown • Holiday schedule for unit start/stop (see details be-
• High solution concentration low)
• Pull down demand (see details below)
All safety shutdowns will require the unit to be manually • Time clock/calendar date
restarted.
Remote Reset signal for leaving chilled water tempera-
Whenever a safety shutdown occurs, the microcomputer
ture setpoint shall be 1 to 11 second pulse width modu-
control panel shall record the following information and
lated (PWM) as standard. An optional field installed card
store it in memory (or communicate it to a remote printer):
file and card shall be available to permit the following
reset signals to be used in lieu of a 1 to 11 second PWM
• Day and time of shutdown
signal: 4-20mA DC, 0-10 VDC, contact closure.
• Reason for shutdown
• Type of restart required (automatic restart is dis-
played, manual restart is implied) 7 Day Scheduling shall permit one unit start and stop to
• All system operating information displayed just be made each day at discrete times as desired over a
prior to shutdown seven day calendar basis through the use of an integral
time clock. In addition, a separate holiday schedule shall
Warning Conditions – microcomputer control panel be programmable up to one week in advance. All major
shall close warning contacts and generate a unique warn- system components such as chilled water pumps and
ing message whenever one of the following operating condenser water pumps shall be able to be controlled
conditions is detected: from the control center panel to start and stop with the
chiller (except as required for safety shutdowns) to mini-
• Low refrigerant temperature mize system energy usage.
• High generator pressure
• High inlet hot water temperature The Pull Down Demand feature shall permit ramp load-
• High inlet steam pressure ing of input steam or hot water flow rate upon unit start-
• High entering condenser water temperature up. Programmable inputs include initial input steam/hot
• Purge pump current overload water flow rate, final input steam/hot water flow rate, and
• Faulty strong solution dilution temperature sensor duration of pull down demand period (0 to 255 minutes).

Cycling Shutdowns – Control panel shall be pre-pro- Remote Steam Limit or Hot Water Input – The remote
grammed to shut unit down whenever one of the follow- steam limit input feature shall permit the limiting of input
ing conditions is detected: steam flow rate when the unit is operating in the remote
mode at any time based upon a remote 1 to 11 second
• Loss of condenser water flow pulse width modulated (PWM) signal. An optional field
• Low leaving chilled water temperature (2°F below installed card file and card shall be available to permit
setpoint) the following remote steam or hot water demand signals
• Power failure (when “Automatic Restart after Power to be used in lieu of a 1 to 11 second PWM signal: 4-
Failure” option is selected) 20ma DC; 0-10 VDC; contact closure.

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Data Logging – The microcomputer control panel shall play of operator information. The single shielded cable shall
contain an RS-232 port to enable the transmission of all also allow the remote integrated DDC processor to issue
operating, setpoint, and shutdown information to a re- operating commands to the control center including but
mote printer (printer supplied by others). This transmis- not limited to the following:
sion can occur as needed or automatically at predeter-
• Remote unit start/stop
mined intervals (0.1 to 25.5 hr). In the case of a safety
• Remote chilled water temperature reset
or cycling shutdown, the RS-232 port shall transmit all
operating data detected prior to the shutdown as well as • Remote steam limit input
the time and cause of the shutdown to a remote printer The Microcomputer Control Panel shall also be capable
(printer supplied by others). In addition, a history of the of providing a limited interface to other building automa-
last four safety or cycling shutdowns and operating data, tion systems which are not provided by the chiller manu-
with the exception of power failures, shall be retained in facturer in order to permit the following operations:
memory and can be printed as well.
• Remote unit start/stop
Energy Management Interface – When connected to a • Remote chilled water temperature reset
BAS interface provided by the chiller manufacturer, the • Remote steam limit input
microcomputer control panel shall be able to communi- • Remote readout of status including:
cate all data accessible from the keypad to a remote inte- • Unit ready to start
grated DDC processor through a single shielded cable. • Unit operating
This information will include all unit temperatures, pres-
• Unit safety shutdown
sures, safety alarms, and status readouts for complete
• Unit cycling shutdown
integrated plant control, data logging, and local/remote dis-

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P.O. Box 1592, York, Pennsylvania USA 17405-1592 Subject to change without notice. Printed in USA
Copyright © by York International Corporation 1997 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Form 155.16-EG1 (597)
Supersedes: 155.16-EG1 (1096)