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Energy Comparison .......................................................... 23
OVERVIEW
The Bohn VSEC and 3-Phase A/C Series of direct drive
air-cooled condensers incorporate the latest condenser
technology to provide the quietest and most ecient
condensers in the industry.
VSEC Series
Optimized sound and energy performance.
The VSEC Series of condensers by Bohn oers the
optimum solution for sound and energy performance.
The VSEC Series utilizes variable speed EC (VSEC)
motor technology, which provides unmatched sound
and energy performance and is the perfect solution
for those applications where low noise levels and
signicant energy savings are essential for success.
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3-Phase A/C Series
Excellence in sound, energy
and capacity solutions.
The 3-Phase A/C Series of condensers by Bohn is
designed specically with the growing needs of the
supermarket and grocery industry in mind. This series
utilizes 830 and 540 RPM motors and incorporates
advanced features that further improve sound levels
and energy eciencies, as well as provide increased
capacity in a smaller footprint. In addition, there are
new features designed to improve serviceability,
resulting in reduced maintenance costs.
The 3-Phase A/C Series is a perfect t for applications
requiring low sound and energy levels and
optimized capacities.
Since product improvement is a continuing eort, we reserve the
right to make changes in specications without notice.
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1140 Series
Bohn continues to oer the 1140 RPM Series for
customers seeking the most economical solution for
their capacity requirements.
Bohn condensers now incorporate a broader product
range with capacities ranging from 11 to 265 nominal
tons to address all applications.
All Bohn condenser coils incorporate the Floating Tube
coil design, which virtually eliminates the possibility
of tube sheet leaks. Condenser coils are designed for
maximum heat transfer and are designed to operate
with most common refrigerants.
As with all Bohn products, extensive testing of the
condenser ensures long and trouble-free service life.
The condensers are designed for outdoor application
with housings available in aluminum nish and painted
or unpainted galvanized steel.
The condensers are available in either single or double
wide fan congurations.
The condenser design incorporates the features most
desired in air-cooled condensers. An extensive list of
options and fan cycle control panels complement the
condenser design and allow the condenser to match the
most rigid application requirements.
The Floating Tube Coil Design
Dramatically Reduces Tube Sheet Leaks
FEATURES
The Bohn air-cooled condenser is available in multiple
product tiers and is designed with features to meet
specic customer requirements.
Bohn Venturi Mounted VSEC Series of Condensers
Customers seeking optimum sound and energy
performance can select the Bohn VSEC Series of
condensers with variable speed EC motor technology.
VSEC motors provide unparalleled sound and energy
performance.
Features include:
• VSEC motor, swept fan blade and Venturi
incorporating integrated variable speed technology
• Broad capacity range from 16 to 264 tons
• Aluminum housing for an attractive appearance and
corrosion protection, with painted galvanized steel,
or galvanized steel available as an option
• Side access panels allow for ease of cleaning coils
Venturi Mounted VSEC Series with VSEC Motor Technology
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Bohn 3-Phase A/C Series of Condensers
The 3-Phase A/C Series by Bohn is designed
specically with the growing needs of the
supermarket and grocery industry in mind.
This series utilizes 830 and 540 RPM motors and
incorporates advanced features that further improve
sound levels and energy eciencies, as well as provide
increased capacity in a smaller footprint. In addition,
there are new features designed to improve serviceability,
resulting in reduced maintenance costs. The 3-Phase A/C
Series is a perfect t for applications requiring low sound
and energy levels and optimized capacities.
Features include:
• Direct drive fan motors in 830 or 540 RPM
• The patented QuietEdge fan blade provides an
unprecedented sound level of 49.6 dBA (540 RPM @ 10 ft.)
• The Bohn patented (#7, 210, 661) ServiceEase motor
mount feature allows for ease of motor service and
reduces likelihood of damage to the coils during
servicing
• Bohn condenser coils incorporate the latest coil
technology to provide maximum capacity
• Broader product range to address all applications
capacities ranging from 11 to 225 nominal tons
• Galvanized steel cabinet with the option for
aluminum or painted galvanized steel
• High eciency, three-phase fan motors with ball
bearings and internal overload protection
1140 Series
For customers seeking an economical solution to
their capacity needs, Bohn now oers the 1140 RPM
Series with enhancements to improve capacity and
serviceability.
Bohn's Patented QuietEdge Fan Blade for
Improved Sound Performance
Features include:
• Direct drive fan motors
• The Bohn patented (#7, 210, 661) ServiceEase™ motor
mount
• New, high eciency condenser coil designed for
optimum performance
• Expanded product range from 15 to 249 nominal tons
• Galvanized steel as a standard housing, with an option
for aluminum or painted galvanized steel
• High eciency, three-phase fan motors with ball
bearings and internal overload protection
All Standard Condensers
• 10 ns per inch spacing
• Modular design with models in both single and
double wide fan congurations
• All Bohn condensers incorporate the Floating Tube
coil design, which virtually eliminates tube sheet leaks
• Internal baes provided between all fan cells
• Condensers up to 3 fans in length use 3/8” diameter
tube to minimize refrigerant charge. Condensers
4 or more fans in length use 1/2" diameter tube to
minimize refrigerant pressure drop
• Coated steel fan guards
• Weatherproof control panel with factory-mounted
door interrupt disconnect switch
• UL and UL listed for Canada
Available Options:
• Multi-circuiting at no additional charge
• Optional 8, 12 or 14 FPI spacing
• Fan-cycle control panels
• Alternate coil construction including BohnGuard coated
ns, epoxy or phenolic coated ns and copper ns
• Hinged fan panels for ease of servicing (3-Phase A/C
and 1140 Series only)
• Side access panels
• Extended condenser legs for increased ground clearance
• Sealtite wiring
• Frame for shipping
ServiceEase Motor Mount System
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Three Solutions Tailored To Fit Your Unique Needs
Choose from Fixed Speed, Rail Mounted VSEC, or Venturi Mounted VSEC series of
air-cooled condensers by Bohn. Choosing the Venturi Mounted VSEC Series means that
you are selecting the ultimate in capacity, sound, and eciency. The Rail Mounted VSEC
option oers all of the benets of variable speed in a conventional condenser package,
while the xed speed options continue to provide proven performance and capacity.
FEATURE
1140 RPM
FIXED SPEED
830 & 540 RPM
FIXED SPEED
RAIL MOUNTED
VSEC
VENTURI
MOUNTED VSEC
Motors
Standard Motor1140 RPM830, 540 RPM
P66 Motor Option
Cabinet
Standard CabinetGalvanizedGalvanizedGalvanizedAluminum
Galvanized Option(standard)(standard)(standard)
Pre-Painted Galvanized Option
Aluminum Option
Venturi Cover
Standard VenturiRemovableRemovableRemovable
Hinged Option
Fan Blades
Standard BladeStandardQuietEdge™Standard/QuietEdge
Motor Mounted
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pppp
ppp
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Variable Speed
EC Motors
TM
Variable Speed
EC Motors
(standard)
EC Tall
Optimized
EC Optimized
p
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Standard Motor MountedService Ease™Service Ease™Service Ease™EC Optimized
Motor
H - 1140 RPM 1.5 HP
L - 830 RPM, 1.5 HP
X - 830 RPM, 1.0 HP
Q - 540 RPM, 0.5 HP
E - Venturi Mounted VSEC, 2.0 HP
J - Rail Mounted VSEC, 830 RPM, 2.5 HP
K - Rail Mounted VSEC, 1140 RPM, 2.25 HP
D – Double Wide
01-14
Standard Capacity
(MBH/°TD, R-22 @ 10 FPI)
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Condenser Selection
Capacity for air-cooled condensers are based on Total Heat of Rejection (THR)
at the condenser. Total heat of rejection is equal to net refrigeration at the
evaporator (compressor capacity) plus the energy input into the refrigerant
by the compressor (heat of compression). The heat of compression will
vary depending on the compressor manufacturer, type of compressor
and the operating conditions of the compressor. Whenever possible, it is
recommended that you obtain the heat of compression value from the
compressor manufacturer.
If this is not available, the THR can be estimated using the following formula:
Table 1 contains heat of compression factors for suction cooled compressors
and Table 2 contains factors for open drive compressors. For refrigeration
systems beyond the range of Tables 1 and 2, use the following equations to
estimate THR:
The compressor capacity is eected by its altitude. If the condenser location
is above sea level, an additional correction is required to the THR, as follows:
Compressor capacity: 350,000
Evaporator temperature: +25° F
Condensing temperature: 115° F
Ambient temperature 95° F
Refrigerant: R-22
Compressor type: Semi-hermetic, suction cooled
Condenser type: 540 RPM, one row of fans
Condenser altitude: 1,000 feet
Step 1: Estimate Condenser THR
From Table 1 for suction cooled compressors, at +25° F suction, we need to
determine the heat of compression factor for 115° F condensing temperature
(NOT shown in table).
Therefore, select the condensing temperatures and heat of compression
factor for +25° F suction temperatures as follows:
100° 115° 110° (Condensing Temperature)
1.31 X 1.36 (Heat of Compression Factor)
To determine X: (Heat of Compression Factor)
((1.36-X) / (1.36-1.31)) = ((120-115) / (120-110)) = ((1.36-X)/0.05) = (5/10)
X = 1.36 – (0.05 * 0.5) = 1.335
Therefore heat of compression factor at 115° F condensing temperature is
Design Condenser T.D. = Condensing Temp — Ambient Temp
= 115 - 95
= 20° T.D.
Step 4: Condenser Selection
Condenser capacities for condensers at 540 RPM are located in Table 7. These
capacities are given in MBH/°TD. Convert the THR calculated in step 2 to
MBH/°TD by dividing by 1,000 to get THR in MBH. Then divide the THR by the
design TD to get MBH/°TD.
THR (MBH) = 476,595 / 1,000 = 476.6
THR (MBH/°TD) = 476.6 / 20 = 23.83
Locate the 10 FPI column for R-22 refrigerant and read down until you locate a
value equal to or just larger than 23.83. This value is 25.9. Read horizontally to
the left to obtain a condenser model of BNQ-S05-A026.
Step 5: Calculate Actual T.D. and Condensing Temperature
The actual condenser T.D. can be calculated by dividing the design THR by
the condenser rating.
Actual T.D. = THR (Design) / (Rating @ 1° T.D.)
= 476.6 / 25.9
= 18.4°F. T.D.
The actual condensing temperature is the actual T.D. plus the ambient
temperature. Actual Condensing Temperature = (Actual T.D.) + (Ambient)
= 18.4 + 95
= 113.4°F.
Table 1. Heat of Compression Factor for Suction Cooled Compressors.
Suction
Temp. °F
-40°1.561.631.721.811.94
-30°1.491.551.621.71.8
-20°1.431.491.551.621.7
-10°1.381.431.491.551.63
0°1.341.38 1.431.491.56
5°1.311.361.411.481.55
10°1.291.341.391.441.52
15°1.261.311.361.411.48
20°1.241.281.331.381.44
25°1.221.261.311.361.42
30°1.21.241.281.331.39
40°1.171.21.241.281.33
50°1.131.161.21.241.28
90°100°110°120°130°
Condensing Temp erature °F
Table 2. Heat of Compression Factor for Open Drive Compressors.
The air-cooled condensers are available with more than one
refrigerant circuit. The condenser will be factory assembled with the
condenser coil divided into individual refrigerant circuits, each sized
Multi-Circuit Condenser Selection
Given four suction cooled compressors with conditions shown in Table
4. The condenser shall have 830 RPM, 1.0 HP fan motors,
Selection Procedure
Step 1: Input customer data in Table 4 in columns 1, 2, 3, 4
and 5.
Step 2: From Table 1, select the heat of compression factor
for suction cooled compressors and input into
Column #6.
Step 3: From Table 3 obtain the altitude correction factor
and input into Column #7.
Step 4: From Table 5 obtain the refrigerant capacity factor and
input into Column #8.
for its own specic application. Each circuit is supplied with its own
inlet and outlet connections, individually labeled.
with two rows of fans. The condenser location is at 3,000 ft. and the
design ambient is 95°F.
Step 5: Calculate the design T.D. for each circuit by
subtracting the ambient temperature from the circuit
design condensing temperature and input into
Column #9.
T.D. = Design Condensing Temperature - Ambient Temperature
Step 6: Calculate the design THR / °T.D. for each circuit.
Multiply Column #5 by Column #6 and Column #7 to
calculate the THR for each circuit. Divide the result by
the refrigerant correction factor, Column #8 to convert
the capacities to a common refrigerant. Divide the
result by the design T.D., Column #9 to calculate the
design THR / °T.D. and input into Column #10.
Design THR / °T.D. = Compressor Capacity (#5) * Heat of Compressor Factor (#6) x Altitude Factor (#7)
Refrigerant Capacity Factor (#8) * Design T.D. (#9)
Example for Circuit #1:
Design THR / °T.D. = 235,000 * 1.31 * 1.07
1.02 x 15
= 21,529 BTUH / °T.D.
Step 7: Add the design THR / °T.D. for each circuit in column #10, to get a total of 39,578 BTUH / °T.D. Divide this
total by 1,000 to get 39.6 MBH / °T.D.
Step 8: From Table 10 for two rows of condenser fans with
830 RPM, 1.0 HP fan motors, locate the column for
R-404A capacity with 10 FPI. Read down the column until you get to a capacity equal to or greater than 39.6
MBH / °T.D. This value is 44.5 which corresponds to a
BNX-D06-A045. From Table 12 obtain the total number of feeds available as 56.
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Multi-Circuiting Condenser
Table 4. Condenser Multi-Circuit Selection
12345X6X7÷8÷9= 10111213
X
Heat of
Com-
press.
Factor
X
Alti-
tude
Factor
÷
Refrig.
Cap.
Factor
Design
÷
Cond.
T.D .
TOTAL=39,57856
39,578 / 1,000 = 39.6 MBH/°TD
=
Design
THR/°TD
No. of
Feeds
Per Circ.
Actual
Cond.
Circuit
Name
Step 9: Determine the number of feeds per circuit. Divide the design THR / °T.D. in Column #10 by the total capacity required (39,578) and
multiply this result by the number of feeds available, which is 56. Round this value to the nearest integer and place in Column #11
Add the individual feeds per circuit to get a total number of feeds for the condenser. This total must equal the total number of
feeds available for the condenser (56).
Design
Cond.
Temp.°F
Comp.
Refrig.
Type
Cap.
BTUH
T.D .
Actual
Cond.
Temp.
°F
Number of = Design THR / °T.D.(#10) * Number of Circuits Available (56)
feeds/circuit Total Capacity Required (39,578)
Step 10: Calculate actual condensing T.D., (ATD):
ATD = Design T.D. (#9) * Design THR/°T.D. (#10) * Number of Feeds Available (56)
Number Feeds / CIR (#11) * Condenser Capacity / °T.D. (Step #8) * 1,000
Example for Circuit #1:
ATD = 15 * 21,529 x 56
= 13.1°F.
31 * 44.5 * 1,000
Input these T.D. values in column #12.
Step 11: Calculate the actual condensing temperature. Actual condensing temperature is equal to the actual condensing T.D., Column #12
plus the design ambient (95°). Input these values in Column #13. If the actual condensing temperature for each circuit is too high,
it may be necessary to adjust the number of feeds per circuit or to select the next larger condenser size and recalculate the number
of feeds per circuit.