What is the minimum water flow rate through a centrifugal chiller vessel?
The minimum water flow rate through a centrifugal chiller vessel is typically 3 ft/sec, unless advised differently by McQuay International. The centrifugal chiller rating program in McQuayTools will provide a minimum flow rate on current chiller models that it typically lower than the 3 ft/sec. Operating with water volocities taht are below minimum can lead to laminar flow that could cause erratic operation fo the chiller and safety trips.
