70-250 Tons Model RTWD Water-Cooled
70-200 Tons Model RTUD Condenserless
Made in USA
February 2010
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Introduction
To meet a wide range of applications in the 70–250 ton water-cooled market, Trane is proud to
introduce the model RTWD helical-rotary liquid chiller. To meet a wide range of applications in the
70-200 ton condenserless market, Trane is offering the RTUD condenserless chiller. The
introduction of this next-generation chiller is an exciting step forward in application versatility, ease
of installation, control precision, reliability, energy-efficiency, and operational cost-effectiveness.
The new chiller is designed to deliver proven Series R performance, plus all the benefits of an
advanced heat transfer design with two low-speed, direct-drive compressors.
Important Design Advances and New Features
•Higher full-load energy efficiency that meets ASHRAE 90.1 and reduces both operating and life-
•Variable evaporator flow compensation for improved control stability with energy saving
•Single chiller time of day scheduling communication option for easier control of small jobs.
•Dual independent refrigerant circuits.
•HFC-134a optimized design.
The industrial-grade design of the Series R helical-rotary chiller is ideal for both industrial and
commercial markets, in applications such as office buildings, hospitals, schools, retail buildings,
and industrial facilities. The reliable compressors, wide operating temperature range, advanced
controls, electronic expansion valve, short anti-recycle timers, and industry-leading efficiencies
mean that this latest Trane Series R chiller is the perfect choice for tight temperature control in
almost any application temperatures, and under widely varying loads.
•The Trane helical rotary compressor is a proven design resulting from years of research and
thousands of test hours, including extensive testing under extraordinarily severe operating
conditions.
•Trane is the world’s largest manufacturer of large helical rotary compressors, with more than
240,000 compressors installed worldwide.
•Direct drive, low-speed compressors—a simple design with only four moving parts—provides
maximum efficiency, high reliability, and low maintenance requirements.
•Suction gas-cooled motor stays at a uniformly low temperature for long motor life.
•Electronic expansion valve, with fewer moving parts than alternative valve designs, provides
highly reliable operation.
High Performance
•Advanced design enables chilled water temperature control to ±0.5°F (0.28°C) for flow changes
up to 10 percent per minute, plus handling of flow changes up to 30 percent per minute for
variable flow applications.
•Two minute stop-to-start and five minute start-to-start anti-recycle timer allows tight chilled
water temperature control in constant or transient low-load applications.
•High compressor lift capabilities for use with heat recovery and waterside heat pump
applications allows highly efficient system design with minimal operational concerns.
•Tight water temperature control extends to operation of multiple chillers in parallel or series
configurations, offering further system design flexibility for maximum efficiency.
•Optional LonTalk/Tracer Summit communications interface provides excellent, trouble-free
inter operability.
Life Cycle Cost-Effectiveness
•Precise compressor rotor tip clearance ensures optimal efficiency.
•Condenser and evaporator tubes use the latest heat transfer technology for increased
efficiency.
•Electronic expansion valve enables exceptionally tight temperature control and extremely low
superheat, resulting in more efficient full-load and part-load operation than previously
available.
•Chilled water reset based on return water temperature is standard.
•Electrical current-limiting is available as an option.
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Application Versatility
•Industrial/low temperature process cooling – Excellent operating temperature range and
precise control capabilities enable tight control with single chiller or series configuration.
•Ice/thermal storage – Specifiers and operators benefit from dual setpoint control and industry-
leading temperature, efficiency, and control capabilities, plus outstanding support through
partnership with Calmac, a strong Trane partner providing proven installation examples,
templates, and references that minimize design time and energy costs.
•Heat recovery – Maximum condenser temperature exceeds those of previous technologies,
providing hot water and tight control that minimizes operating costs for the chilled water plant
and boiler/hot water heater, while also providing consistent dehumidification.
•Water to water heat pump – For multi-chiller systems where there is a base or year-round
heating load the RTWD can be used as a water side heat pump by utilizing ground or surface
water as a heat source. Leaving condenser temperature control option allows for the chiller to
be used and controlled primarily for the heat produced in the condenser.
•Dry Cooler – Allows for use with a closed condenser loop system that minimizes the potential
for cross-contamination of the condenser loop.
•Variable primary flow – Variable evaporator flow compensation allows multi-chiller systems to
vary the flow of water throughout the entire system (from the evaporator through the cooling
coils). This feature also provides additional system efficiency as the number of pumps and the
flow rate in the system are reduced. Standard 2 pass or optional 3 pass evaporator allows for
a wider range of flow capabilities.
•Series chiller configuration – For two-chiller systems all the system water passes through the
evaporators and/or condensers of both chillers to take advantage of system efficiency gains due
to thermodynamic staging as well as downsizing the upstream chiller.
•EarthWise system – Low flow and high temperature differential installations allow for reduced
pump and cooling-tower energy by decreasing the amount of water flow pumped through the
system. This results in downsizing of all HVAC and ancillary equipment which provides
installation and operational savings.
Features and Benefits
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Features and Benefits
Simple, Economical Installation
•All units fit through standard double-width doors and most units fit through single width doors.
Units are designed with bolt-together construction for disassembly to fit through smaller
openings.
•Small footprint saves valuable equipment room space and alleviates access concerns for most
retrofit jobs.
•Lightweight design simplifies rigging requirements, further reducing installation time
requirements and costs.
•Full factory refrigerant and oil charges reduce required field labor, materials, and installation
cost (RTWD). An optional nitrogen charge can reduce the time and labor for projects expecting
dis-assembly.
•Optional integrated forklift channels on the unit base allow for easy movement of the chiller at
the job site.
•Single or dual point power connection options simplify overall installation.
•Unit-mounted starter eliminates additional job site installation considerations and labor
requirements.
•Trane CH530 controls easily interface with Tracer Summit
automation systems through single twisted-pair wire.
•Trane has conducted extensive factory testing during manufacturing, and also offers options
for in-person and/or documented system performance verification.
™
,LonTalk™, or BACnet™ building
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Precision Control
•Microprocessor-based Trane CH530 controls monitor and maintain optimal operation of the
chiller and its associated sensors, actuators, relays, and switches, all of which are factoryassembled and extensively tested.
•Easy interface with computers hosting LonTalk/Tracer Summit/BACnet building automation/
energy management systems allows the operator to efficiently optimize comfort system
performance and minimize operating costs.
•Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control strategy ensures stable, efficient chilled water
temperature, maintaining ±1°F (0.56°C) by reacting to instantaneous load changes.
•Adaptive Control™attempts to maintain chiller operation under adverse conditions, when
many other chillers might simply shut down. This is accomplished by unloading the
compressor due to high condensing pressure, low suction pressure and/or overcurrent.
•EMC certification ensures trouble-free use of electronic devices around the chiller.
•Easy-to-use operator interface displays all operating and safety messages, with complete
diagnostics information, on a easily readable panel with a scrolling touch-screen display.
•New variable evaporator flow compensation maintains improved control stability of the
leaving water temperature.
Features and Benefits
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Application Considerations
Condenser Water Temperatures
With the model RTWD chiller, condenser head pressure control is necessary only if the unit starts
with entering condenser water temperatures below 55°F (12.8°C), or between 45°F (7.2°C) and 55°F
(12.8°C), when a temperature increase of 1°F (0.56°C) per minute to 55°F (12.8°C) is not possible.
When the application requires startup temperatures below the prescribed minimums, a variety of
system implementation options are available including the use of a 2- or 3-way valve or tower
bypass to maintain the required system refrigerant differential pressure.
•To control a 2-way or 3-way valve, select the Condenser Regulating Valve Control option for the
Trane CH530 controls. This option enables the CH530 controls to send a signal for opening and
closing the valve as necessary to maintain chiller differential refrigerant pressure. The 2-way
valves are available as a ship-with option.
•Tower bypass may also be a valid control method if the chiller temperature requirements can
be maintained and the loop is small.
The minimum acceptable refrigerant pressure differential between condenser and evaporator is 25
psid (1.7 bars) at all load conditions in order to ensure adequate oil circulation. Condenser leaving
water temperature must be 17°F (9.5°C) higher than evaporator leaving water temperature within
2 minutes of startup. A 25°F (13.9°C) temperature difference must be maintained thereafter [this
differential requirement is lessened by 0.25°F (0.14°C) for every 1°F (0.56°C) that the condenser
leaving water temperature is above 55°F (12.8°C)].
Trane Series R chillers start and operate successfully and reliably over a range of load conditions
with controlled condenser pressure. Reducing the condenser water temperature is an effective
method of lowering chiller power input required, but the ideal temperature for optimizing total
system power consumption will depend on the overall system dynamics. From a system
perspective, some improvements in chiller efficiency may be offset by the increased tower fan and
pumping costs required to achieve the lower tower temperatures. Contact your local Trane systems
solution provider for more information on optimizing system performance.
Variable Evaporator Flow and Short Evaporator Water Loops
Variable evaporator flow is an energy-saving design strategy which has quickly gained acceptance
as advances in chiller and controls technology have made it possible. With its superior unloading
compressor design and advanced Trane CH530 controls, the RTWD/RTUD has excellent capability
to maintain leaving water temperature control within +/-0.5°F (0.28°C), even for systems with
variable evaporator flow.
Some basic rules should be followed whenever using these system design and operational savings
methods with the RTWD/RTUD. The proper location of the chilled water temperature control sensor
is in the supply (outlet) water. This location allows the building to act as a buffer, and it assures a
slowly changing return water temperature. If there is insufficient water volume in the system to
provide an adequate buffer, temperature control can be lost, resulting in erratic system operation
and excessive compressor cycling. To ensure consistent operation and tight temperature control,
the chilled water loop should be at least two minutes. If this recommendation cannot be followed,
and tight leaving water temperature control is necessary, a storage tank or larger header pipe
should be installed to increase the volume of water in the system.
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For variable primary flow applications, the rate of chilled water flow change should not exceed 10
percent of design per minute to maintain +/-0.5°F (0.28°C) leaving evaporator temperature control.
For applications in which system energy savings is most important and tight temperature control
is classified as +/-2°F (1.1°C), up to 30 percent change in flow per minute are possible. Flow rates
should be maintained between the minimum and maximum allowed for any particular chiller
configuration.
For applications designed to operate with changes in the water flow rate, the new evaporator waterflow compensation improves the ability of the chiller to respond to increasing or decreasing water
flow. This new standard control feature works by varying the leaving evaporator temperature
control gains in response to changes in evaporator water flow. By measuring the refrigerant flow
in each circuit and using this value to calculate the resulting waterside temperature drop, the CH530
can estimate the water flow rate through the evaporator.
Series Chiller Arrangements
Another energy-saving strategy is to design the system around chillers arranged in series, on the
evaporator, condenser, or both. It is possible to operate a pair of chillers more efficiently in a series
chiller arrangement than in a parallel arrangement. It is also possible to achieve higher enteringto-leaving chiller differentials, which may, in turn, provide the opportunity for lower chilled water
design temperature, lower design flow, and resulting installation and operational cost savings
(including downsizing a chiller).
The Trane screw compressor also has excellent “lift” capabilities which afford an opportunity for
savings on the evaporator and condenser water loops. Like series arrangements on the evaporator,
series arrangements on the condenser may enable savings. This approach may allow reductions
in pump and tower installation and operating costs.
Maximizing system efficiency requires that the designer balance performance considerations for
all system components; the best approach may or may not involve multiple chillers, or series
arrangement of the evaporators and/or condensers. This ideal balance of design integrity with
installation and operating cost considerations should be researched by consulting a Trane systems
solutions provider and applying the Trace™ building energy and economic analysis program.
Application Considerations
Water-to-Water Heat Pump
The RTWD can be used as a water side heat pump by using ground or surface water as a heat
source. Leaving condenser water control option provides the ability to control the heating setpoint.
Local regulation concerning limitation on minimum/maximum rejected water temperature needs
to be checked before using this method.
Dry Cooler
The RTWD can be used with dry coolers. Generally this application is selected to minimize the
spread of airborne contaminates associated with open tower systems. In addition, other drawbacks
of cooling towers are avoided: water consumption, production of vapor, need of water treatment,
etc. Another benefit of dry coolers is the ability to operate in low ambient conditions. With the use
of a third party heat exchanger this design can also be used to provide free cooling to the chilled
water loop during cold weather.
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Application Considerations
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LEGEND
Heat Recovery
At a time when energy costs are high and continue to rise, reducing energy usage has become
increasingly important. By using a RTWD chiller with heat recovery, utilization of energy can be
improved by using heat from the condenser that would otherwise be wasted.
The use of heat recovery should be considered in any building with simultaneous heating and
cooling requirements or in facilities where heat can be stored and used at a later time. Buildings
with high year-round internal cooling loads are excellent opportunities for heat recovery. Heat
recovery can be accomplished with the RTWD by recovering heat from the water leaving the
standard condenser and using it in conjunction with a third party heat exchanger.
Water Treatment
The use of untreated or improperly treated water in chillers may result in scaling, erosion,
corrosion, and algae or slime buildup. It is recommended that the services of a qualified water
treatment specialist be engaged to determine what treatment, if any, is advisable.
Water Pumps
Where noise limitation and vibration-free operation are important, Trane strongly encourages the
use of 1750-rpm (60 Hz) [1450-rpm (50 Hz)] pumps. Specifying or using 3600-rpm (60 Hz) [3000-rpm
(50 Hz)] condenser water and chilled water pumps must be avoided, because such pumps may
operate with objectionable levels of noise and vibration. In addition, a low frequency beat may
occur due to the slight difference in operating rpm between 3600-rpm (60 Hz) [3000-rpm (50 Hz)]
water pumps and Series R chiller motors.
Note: The chilled water pump must not be used to stop the chiller.
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Acoustic Considerations
For chiller sound ratings, installation tips, and considerations on chiller location, pipe isolation, etc.,
refer to the Water-Cooled Series R Chillers Sound Ratings and Installation Guide.
Remote Condenser
The installation of a split system offers a good economic alternative to satisfy the chilled water
demand for cooling a building, particularly in the case of new construction.
The choice of a complete Trane system, including the compressor chiller and the condenser offers
the designer, installer and owner the advantages of an optimized selection and undivided
responsibility for the design, the quality and the operation of the complete system.
Remote condensers should be located as close as possible to the chiller to ensure minimum
pressure drops of discharge refrigerant. If non-Trane condensers are provided, a subcooling circuit
must be provided in order to achieve cataloged performances.
Application Considerations
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Model Number Descriptions
Digits 01, 02, 03, 04 – Chiller
Model
RTWD = Water-Cooled Series R™ Chiller
RTUD = Compressor Series R Chiller
A = 200/60/3
B = 230/60/3
D = 380/60/3
E = 400/50/3
F = 460/60/3
G = 575/60/3
Digit 09 – Manufacturing Plant
2 = Pueblo, USA
Digit 10, 11 – Design Sequence
** = First Design, etc. increment when
parts are affected for service purposes
Digits 12 – Unit Type
1 = Standard Efficiency/Performance
2 = High Efficiency/Performance
3 = Premium Efficiency/Performance
Digit 13 – Agency Listing
0 = No Agency Listing
A = UL Listed to US and Canadian Safety
Standards
Digit 14 – Pressure Vessel Code
1 = ASME Pressure Vessel Code
3 = Chinese Code-Imported Pressure
Ves sel
S = Special
Digit 15 – Unit Application
A = Std Condenser <=95°F/35°C Entering
Water Temperature
B = High Temperature Condenser >95°F/
35°C Entering Water Temperature
C = Water-to-Water Heat Pump
D = Remote Condenser by Trane
E = Remote Condenser by Others
Digit 16 – Pressure Relief Valve
1 = Single Relief Valve
2 = Dual Relief Valve with 3-Way Isolation
Val ve
Digit 17 – Water Connection Type
A = Grooved Pipe Connection
Digit 18 – Evaporator Tubes
A = Internal and External Enhanced Evap
Tub e
Digit 19 – Number of Evap
Passes
1 = 2 Pass Evaporator
2 = 3 Pass Evaporator
Digit 20 – Evaporator Water Side
Pressure
A = 150 psi/10.5 bar Evaporator Water
Pressure
Digit 21 – Evaporator
Application
1 = Standard Cooling
2 = Low Temperature
3 = Ice Making
Digit 22 – Condenser Tubes
X = Remote Condenser
A = Enhanced Fin - Copper
B = Internally Enhanced 90/10 CuNi Fin
Digit 23 – Condenser Water Side
Pressure
0 = Remote Condenser
1 = 150 psi/10.5 Bar Condenser Water
Pressure
Digit 24 – Compressor Starter
Typ e
Y = Wye-Delta Closed Transition Starter
X = Across-the-Line Starter
Digit 25 – Incoming Power Line
Connection
1 = Single Point Power Connection
2 = Dual Point Power Connection
Digit 26 – Power Line
Connection Type
A = Terminal Block Connection for
Incoming Lines
B = Mechanical Disconnect Switch
D = Circuit Breaker
E = High Fault Rated Panel with Circuit
Breaker
Digit 27 – Under/Over Voltage
Protection
0 = No Under/Over Voltage Protection
1 = Under/Over Voltage Protection
Digit 28 – Unit Operator
Interface
A = Dyna-View/English
B = Dyna-View/Spanish
C = Dyna-View/Spanish-Mexico
D = Dyna-View/French
E = Dyna-View/German
F = Dyna-View/Dutch
G = Dyna-View/Italian
H = Dyna-View/Japanese
J = Dyna-View/Portuguese-Portugal
K = Dyna-View/Portuguese-Brazil
L = Dyna-View/Korean
M = Dyna-View/Thai
N = Dyna-View/Simplified Chinese
P = Dyna-View/Traditional Chinese
R = Dyna-View/Russian
T = Dyna-View/Polish
U = Dyna-View/Czech
V = Dyna-View/Hungarian
W = Dyna-View/Greek
X = Dyna-View/Romanian
Y = Dyna-View/Swedish
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Model Number Descriptions
Digit 29 – Remote Interface
(Digital Comm)
0 = No Remote Digital Communication
1 = LonTalk/Tracer Summit Interface
2 = Time of Day Scheduling
Digit 30 – External Water &
Current-Limit Setpoint
0 = No External Water & Current-Limit
Setpoint
A = External Water & Current-Limit
Setpoint - 4–20 mA
B = External Water & Current-Limit
Setpoint - 2–10 Vdc
Digit 31 – Ice Making
0 = No Ice Making
A = Ice Making with Relay
B = Ice Making without Relay
Digit 32 – Programmable Relays
0 = No Programmable Relays
A = Programmable Relays
0 = No Condenser Refrigerant Output
1 = Condenser Water Control Output
2 = Condenser Pressure (%HPC) Output
3 = Differential Pressure Output
Digits 34 – Outdoor Air Temp
Sensor
0 = No Outdoor Air Temp Sensor
A = Outdoor Air Temp Sensor-CWR/Low
Ambient
Digit 35 – Condenser Leaving
Hot Water Temp Control
0 = No Condenser Leaving Hot Water
Tem p Co n t ro l
1 = Condenser Leaving Hot Water Temp
Control
Digit 36 – Power Meter
0 = No Power Meter
P = Power Meter
Digit 37 – Motor Current Analog
Output (%RLA)
0 = No Motor Current Analog Output
1 = Motor Current Analog Output
Digit 38 – A/C Fan Control
0 = No Fan Controls (RTWD)
A = Fan Control By Others
B = Integral Fan Controls
Digit 40 – Installation
Accessories
0 = No Installation Accessories
A = Elastomeric Isolators
B = Flanged Water Connection Kit
C = Isolators & Flanged Water Connection
Kit
Digit 41 – Flow Switch
0 = No Flow Switch
1 = 150 psi NEMA 1; Flow Switch x 1
2 = 150 psi NEMA 1; Flow Switch x 2
3 = 150 psi NEMA 4; Flow Switch x 1
4 = 150 psi NEMA 4; Flow Switch x 2
Digit 42 – 2-Way Water
Regulating Valve
0 = No 2-Way Water Regulating Valve
A = 3” 150 psi/88.9 mm 10.5 bar 115 V
B = 3” 150 psi/88.9 mm 10.5 bar 220 V
C = 4” 150 psi/114.3 mm 10.5 bar 115 V
D = 4” 150 psi/114.3 mm 10.5 bar 220 V
Digit 44 – Insulation
0 = No Insulation
1 = Factory Insulation - All Cold Parts
2 = Insulation for High Humidity
0 = No Performance Test
C = 1 Point Test with Report
D = 2 Point Test with Report
E = 3 Point Test with Report
F = 4 Point Test with Report
G = Witness 1 Point Test with Report
H = Witness 2 Point Test with Report
J = Witness 3 Point Test with Report
K = Witness 4 Point Test with Report
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General Data
Table 1.General Data – RTWD – 60 Hz – standard efficiency
Table 13. Performance Data - RTWD - 60 Hz - standard efficiency - I-P units
Condenser Entering Water Temperature (°F)
Evaporator
Leaving
Water Temp
(°F)
46
48
50
1. Rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 550/590, based on evaporator temperature drop of 10°F, 3 gpm/ton on the condenser, evaporator fouling
factor of 0.0001°F·ft²·h/Btu and condenser fouling factor of 0.00025°F·ft²·h/Btu.
2. Performance is based on 2 pass evaporator configuration.
3. Consult Trane representative for additional performance information.
4. kW input is for compressors only.
5. EER – Energy Efficiency Ratio (Btu/W·h). Power inputs include compressors and control power.
6. Interpolation between points is permissible. Extrapolation is not permitted.
Table 14. Performance Data - RTWD - 60 Hz - high efficiency - I-P units
Condenser Entering Water Temperature (°F)
Evaporator
Leaving Water
Temp (°F)
48
50
1. Rated in accordance with AHRI Standard 550/590, based on evaporator temperature drop of 10°F, 3 gpm/ton on the condenser, evaporator fouling
factor of 0.0001°F·ft²·h/Btu and condenser fouling factor of 0.00025°F·ft²·h/Btu.
2. Performance is based on 2 pass evaporator configuration.
3. Consult Trane representative for additional performance information.
4. kW input is for compressors only.
5. EER – Energy Efficiency Ratio (Btu/W·h). Power inputs include compressors and control power.
6. Interpolation between points is permissible. Extrapolation is not permitted.