Air-Cooled Modular Heat Pump Chiller
Air-Cooled Modular Heat Pump Chiller

Air-Cooled Modular Heat Pump Chiller

65 kW and 130 kW base modules for commercial and industrial hydronic HVAC systems. Model Series: AKQWRF65M/SN11-H and AKQWRF130M/SN11-H Capacity Range: 65-2,080 kW with up to 16 modules Cooling / Heating: Year-round operation without a cooling tower Refrigerant: R410A Heating Ambient Range: Down to -15°C Control: Up to 16 modules with 32-stage capacity adjustment
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Product Overview

The AIRKO fixed-speed air-cooled modular heat pump chiller uses water as the energy-transfer medium and outdoor air as the cooling and heating source. When connected to fan coil units, air handling units or packaged air-treatment equipment, it forms a complete hydronic air-conditioning system for summer cooling and winter heating.

 

The unit combines R410A refrigerant, reliable hermetic scroll compressors, high-efficiency heat exchangers and precision electronic expansion-valve control. It is designed for efficient operation, broad climate adaptability and stable leaving-water temperature.

 

Two base modules are available: 65 kW and 130 kW. Up to 16 modules can be connected in parallel, creating a flexible total system capacity from 65 kW to 2,080 kW. This modular approach supports phased investment, future expansion, part-load efficiency and easier maintenance.

 

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Applications and System Benefits

 

 

Transportation Hubs and Large Public BuildingsCommercial Complexes and High-End Interiors

The chiller is suitable for new-build and retrofit projects where installation convenience, low noise, dependable winter heating and flexible capacity expansion are important. Because the system rejects or absorbs heat directly through outdoor air, no cooling tower is required.

 

· Hotels, restaurants and serviced apartments

 

· Office buildings and commercial complexes

 

· Shopping centers, supermarkets and theaters

 

· Hospitals, schools and laboratories

 

· Factories, workshops and industrial facilities

 

· Airports, railway stations and transportation hubs

 

Hydronic Comfort: Water-based air conditioning provides gentle airflow, large air volume and more uniform indoor temperature. Compared with many direct-expansion systems, it can reduce excessive dehumidification and improve comfort in occupied spaces.
 

Overall Design and Operating Range

 

Practical Cabinet and Service Design

The cabinet integrates a central partition and independent heat-exchanger arrangement for smoother capacity regulation and improved system reliability.

 

Ergonomic access panels, high-strength structural columns, reserved forklift pockets and lifting holes simplify transport, installation and maintenance.

 

· Fully enclosed cabinet and optimized airflow for lower sound levels

 

· 900 mm large-diameter fan wheel

 

· Taller cabinet design to reduce floor-space demand

 

High-Efficiency Core Components

 

Hermetic Scroll Compressor

The hermetic scroll compressor uses a floating scroll seal to reduce friction, resistance and wear. A low-pressure chamber improves motor cooling, while a high suction inlet helps reduce liquid-slugging risk.

 

A discharge check valve helps prevent refrigerant backflow. Integrated motor protection supports overheat, overload, phase-loss and reverse-phase protection.

 

· High reliability under changing temperature and pressure conditions

 

· Low vibration and low operating sound

 

· Long service life and stable performance

 

Energy-Efficient Operation

The 65 kW and 130 kW modules achieve nominal cooling COP values of 3.33 and 3.32 respectively. The brochure compares these figures with conventional modular units rated at 3.19.

 

The stated IPLV(C) is 3.90 for the 65 kW model and 3.95 for the 130 kW model.

 

 

High-Efficiency Heat Exchange System

 

 

U-Shaped Air-Side Heat ExchangerShell-and-Tube Water-Side Heat Exchanger

Air-Side Heat Exchanger: CFD simulation is used to optimize copper-tube spacing, fin geometry and airflow distribution. Internally grooved copper tubes and hydrophilic fins improve heat transfer, support efficient cooling and help produce cleaner defrosting during winter operation.

 

Water-Side Heat Exchanger: A helical-baffle shell-and-tube design promotes fuller heat exchange. According to the source brochure, heat-transfer efficiency is more than 15% higher than a conventional shell-and-tube design. Curved water flow reduces dead zones and helps limit scale accumulation.

 

The source brochure states that the complete heat-exchanger system improves heat-transfer efficiency by approximately 12% compared with the previous generation.

 

Large Fan and Precision Refrigerant Control

 

 

 

900 mm Large-Diameter Axial FanCFD-Optimized Fan Blade

The 900 mm fan wheel increases circulating air volume. CFD optimization improves airflow organization, reduces recirculation and lowers aerodynamic noise. The external-rotor motor is designed for high efficiency, low heat generation, stable operation and long service life.

 

500-step electronic expansion-valve control

The electronic expansion valve regulates refrigerant flow accurately under changing ambient and water-temperature conditions. It provides a broad adjustment range, fast response and high control precision to maintain stable system operation.

 

Intelligent Variable-Cycle Defrost

 

High-precision sensors monitor operating conditions and frost formation. The controller changes the defrost interval and defrost duration according to actual humidity and frost conditions, helping reduce water-temperature fluctuation and maintain more stable heating output.

 

High Humidity

Prompt defrost when frost forms quickly

 

Low Humidity

Longer intervals and fewer unnecessary cycles

 

Circuit Rotation

Circuit A and Circuit B defrost alternately

 

Module Rotation

Parallel modules defrost in stages

 

Stable Heating

Other circuits continue operating

 

Lower Fluctuation

Reduced leaving-water temperature variation

 

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Modular Design and Compact Footprint


Base modules of 65 kW and 130 kW can be combined freely. Up to 16 units can be connected in parallel, providing a total system capacity range from 65 kW to 2,080 kW.



The U-shaped heat exchanger and taller cabinet reduce the required ground area. For the 130 kW module, the source brochure states that the single-module footprint is approximately 29% smaller than a conventional modular chiller design.

 

Rotation, Backup and Capacity Adjustment

 

Balanced Operating Hours and Backup Operation

At part load, the controller prioritizes the circuit or module with the longest accumulated off-time. Operating hours are distributed more evenly, helping extend the service life of the overall system.

 

The dual-system, multi-module arrangement provides backup operation. If one circuit or one module faults, the remaining circuits and modules can continue operating.

 

Intelligent Control and System Linkage

 

Centralized Multi-Module Control

One wired controller can manage 1 to 16 parallel modules and display real-time operating status. The microprocessor performs automatic control, monitoring, fault diagnosis and coordinated capacity adjustment.

 

· Automatic restart and operating-state memory after power failure

 

· Timer-based start and stop functions

 

· User, Service and Factory password levels

 

· Water-pump, dry-contact and auxiliary heat-source linkage

 

Technical Specifications

ModelUnitAKQWRF65M/SN11-HAKQWRF130M/SN11-H
Cooling capacity

kW

 

65

 

130

 

Heating capacity

kW

 

72

 

143

 

IPLV(C)

W/W

 

3.90

 

3.95

 

Cooling input power

kW

 

19.52

 

39.16

 

Cooling COP

W/W

 

3.33

 

3.32

 

Cooling current

A

 

36.50

 

74.55

 

Heating input power

kW

 

20.60

 

41.00

 

Heating COP

W/W

 

3.50

 

3.49

 

Heating current

A

 

38.30

 

76.47

 

Maximum input power

kW

 

29.7

 

59.5

 

Maximum operating current

A

 

54.5

 

109

 

Power supply

-

 

380 V, 3N~, 50 Hz

 

380 V, 3N~, 50 Hz

 

Compressor quantity

pcs

 

1

 

2

 

Refrigerant

-

 

R410A

 

R410A

 

Refrigerant charge

kg

 

8.5

 

8.0 × 2

 

Water flow rate

m³/h

 

11.2

 

22.4

 

Water pressure drop

kPa

 

48

 

60

 

Maximum water-side pressure

MPa

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

Water connection

mm

 

DN65 flange

 

DN80 flange

 

Water-side heat exchanger

-

 

Shell-and-tube

 

Shell-and-tube

 

Air flow rate

m³/h

 

28,000

 

49,000

 

Fan quantity

pcs

 

2

 

2

 

Air-side heat exchanger

-

 

Finned copper tube

 

Finned copper tube

 

Overall dimensions (W × D × H)

mm

 

1995 × 960 × 1890

 

2200 × 1120 × 2370

 

Packing dimensions (W × D × H)

mm

 

2050 × 980 × 2030

 

2300 × 1180 × 2500

 

Net weight

kg

 

530

 

890

 

Operating weight

kg

 

573

 

952

 

Operating sound level

dB(A)

 

63

 

68

 

Ambient operating range

°C

 

Cooling 15 to 48; Heating -15 to 24

 

Cooling 15 to 48; Heating -15 to 24

 

Leaving water temperature range

°C

 

Cooling 5 to 17; Heating 30 to 50

 

Cooling 5 to 17; Heating 30 to 50

 

Nominal cooling condition: Outdoor entering-air dry-bulb temperature 35°C, chilled-water leaving temperature 7°C, and water flow rate 0.172 m³/(h·kW).

 

Nominal heating condition: Outdoor entering-air dry-/wet-bulb temperature 7/6°C, hot-water leaving temperature 45°C, and water flow rate 0.172 m³/(h·kW).

 

Product specifications may be revised as the equipment is improved. The confirmed project submittal and unit nameplate shall take precedence.

65 kW Module - Combined-System Performance

ModelModule countAKQWRF65M/SN11-H
ParameterUnit12345678
Cooling capacity

kW

 

65

 

130

 

195

 

260

 

325

 

390

 

455

 

520

 

Heating capacity

kW

 

72

 

144

 

216

 

288

 

360

 

432

 

504

 

576

 

Cooling input power

kW

 

19.52

 

39.04

 

58.56

 

78.08

 

97.60

 

117.12

 

136.64

 

156.16

 

Cooling current

A

 

36.5

 

73.0

 

109.5

 

146.0

 

182.5

 

219.0

 

255.5

 

292.0

 

Heating input power

kW

 

20.6

 

41.2

 

61.8

 

82.4

 

103.0

 

123.6

 

144.2

 

164.8

 

Heating current

A

 

38.3

 

76.6

 

114.9

 

153.2

 

191.5

 

229.8

 

268.1

 

306.4

 

Maximum input power

kW

 

30.1

 

60.2

 

90.3

 

120.4

 

150.5

 

180.6

 

210.7

 

240.8

 

Maximum operating current

A

 

55

 

110

 

165

 

220

 

275

 

330

 

385

 

440

 

Compressor quantity

pcs

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

7

 

8

 

Refrigerant charge

kg

 

8.5×1

 

8.5×2

 

8.5×3

 

8.5×4

 

8.5×5

 

8.5×6

 

8.5×7

 

8.5×8

 

Water flow rate

m³/h

 

11.2

 

22.4

 

33.6

 

44.8

 

56

 

67.2

 

78.4

 

89.6

 

Water pressure drop

kPa

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

Maximum water pressure

MPa

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

Main water connection

mm

 

DN65

 

DN65

 

DN80

 

DN100

 

DN100

 

DN125

 

DN125

 

DN150

 

Fan quantity

pcs

 

2

 

4

 

6

 

8

 

10

 

12

 

14

 

16

 

Net weight

kg

 

530

 

1060

 

1590

 

2120

 

2650

 

3180

 

3710

 

4240

 

Operating weight

kg

 

573

 

1146

 

1719

 

2292

 

2865

 

3438

 

4011

 

4584

 

Common items: 380 V 3N~50 Hz power supply; R410A refrigerant; flanged water connection; shell-and-tube water-side heat exchanger; finned copper-tube air-side heat exchanger.

65 kW Module - Combined-System Performance

ModelModule countAKQWRF65M/SN11-H
ParameterUnit910111213141516
Cooling capacity

kW

 

585

 

650

 

715

 

780

 

845

 

910

 

975

 

1040

 

Heating capacity

kW

 

648

 

720

 

792

 

864

 

936

 

1008

 

1080

 

1152

 

Cooling input power

kW

 

175.68

 

195.20

 

214.72

 

234.24

 

253.76

 

273.28

 

292.80

 

312.32

 

Cooling current

A

 

328.5

 

365.0

 

401.5

 

438.0

 

474.5

 

511.0

 

547.5

 

584.0

 

Heating input power

kW

 

185.4

 

206.0

 

226.6

 

247.2

 

267.8

 

288.4

 

309.0

 

329.6

 

Heating current

A

 

344.7

 

383.0

 

421.3

 

459.6

 

497.9

 

536.2

 

574.5

 

612.8

 

Maximum input power

kW

 

270.9

 

301.0

 

331.1

 

361.2

 

391.3

 

421.4

 

451.5

 

481.6

 

Maximum operating current

A

 

495

 

550

 

605

 

660

 

715

 

770

 

825

 

880

 

Compressor quantity

pcs

 

9

 

10

 

11

 

12

 

13

 

14

 

15

 

16

 

Refrigerant charge

kg

 

8.5×9

 

8.5×10

 

8.5×11

 

8.5×12

 

8.5×13

 

8.5×14

 

8.5×15

 

8.5×16

 

Water flow rate

m³/h

 

100.8

 

112

 

123.2

 

134.4

 

145.6

 

156.8

 

168

 

179.2

 

Water pressure drop

kPa

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

48

 

Maximum water pressure

MPa

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

Main water connection

mm

 

DN150

 

DN150

 

DN150

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

Fan quantity

pcs

 

18

 

20

 

22

 

24

 

26

 

28

 

30

 

32

 

Net weight

kg

 

4770

 

5300

 

5830

 

6360

 

6890

 

7420

 

7950

 

8480

 

Operating weight

kg

 

5157

 

5730

 

6303

 

6876

 

7449

 

8022

 

8595

 

9168

 

Values are based on multiplication of the module data and the connection sizes shown in the source table. Final project selection must be confirmed by AIRKO.

130 kW Module - Combined-System Performance

ModelModule countAKQWRF130M/SN11-H
ParameterUnit12345678
Cooling capacity

kW

 

130

 

260

 

390

 

520

 

650

 

780

 

910

 

1040

 

Heating capacity

kW

 

143

 

286

 

429

 

572

 

715

 

858

 

1001

 

1144

 

Cooling input power

kW

 

39.16

 

78.32

 

117.48

 

156.64

 

195.80

 

234.96

 

274.12

 

313.28

 

Cooling current

A

 

74.5

 

149.1

 

223.6

 

298.2

 

372.8

 

447.3

 

521.9

 

596.4

 

Heating input power

kW

 

41.0

 

82.0

 

123.0

 

164.0

 

205.0

 

246.0

 

287.0

 

328.0

 

Heating current

A

 

76.5

 

152.9

 

229.4

 

305.9

 

382.4

 

458.8

 

535.3

 

611.8

 

Maximum input power

kW

 

60.2

 

120.4

 

180.6

 

240.8

 

301.0

 

361.2

 

421.4

 

481.6

 

Maximum operating current

A

 

110

 

220

 

330

 

440

 

550

 

660

 

770

 

880

 

Compressor quantity

pcs

 

2

 

4

 

6

 

8

 

10

 

12

 

14

 

16

 

Refrigerant charge

kg

 

8×2

 

8×4

 

8×6

 

8×8

 

8×10

 

8×12

 

8×14

 

8×16

 

Water flow rate

m³/h

 

22.4

 

44.8

 

67.2

 

89.6

 

112

 

134.4

 

156.8

 

179.2

 

Water pressure drop

kPa

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

Maximum water pressure

MPa

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

Main water connection

mm

 

DN65

 

DN100

 

DN125

 

DN150

 

DN150

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

Fan quantity

pcs

 

2

 

4

 

6

 

8

 

10

 

12

 

14

 

16

 

Net weight

kg

 

890

 

1780

 

2670

 

3560

 

4450

 

5340

 

6230

 

7120

 

Operating weight

kg

 

952

 

1904

 

2856

 

3808

 

4760

 

5712

 

6664

 

7616

 

Common items: 380 V 3N~50 Hz power supply; R410A refrigerant; flanged water connection; shell-and-tube water-side heat exchanger; finned copper-tube air-side heat exchanger.

130 kW Module - Combined-System Performance

ModelModule countAKQWRF130M/SN11-H
ParameterUnit910111213141516
Cooling capacity

kW

 

1170

 

1300

 

1430

 

1560

 

1690

 

1820

 

1950

 

2080

 

Heating capacity

kW

 

1287

 

1430

 

1573

 

1716

 

1859

 

2002

 

2145

 

2288

 

Cooling input power

kW

 

352.44

 

391.60

 

430.76

 

469.92

 

509.08

 

548.24

 

587.40

 

626.56

 

Cooling current

A

 

670.9

 

745.5

 

820.0

 

894.6

 

969.1

 

1043.7

 

1118.2

 

1192.8

 

Heating input power

kW

 

369.0

 

410.0

 

451.0

 

492.0

 

533.0

 

574.0

 

615.0

 

656.0

 

Heating current

A

 

688.2

 

764.7

 

841.2

 

917.6

 

994.1

 

1070.6

 

1147.0

 

1223.5

 

Maximum input power

kW

 

541.8

 

602.0

 

662.2

 

722.4

 

782.6

 

842.8

 

903.0

 

963.2

 

Maximum operating current

A

 

990

 

1100

 

1210

 

1320

 

1430

 

1540

 

1650

 

1760

 

Compressor quantity

pcs

 

18

 

20

 

22

 

24

 

26

 

28

 

30

 

32

 

Refrigerant charge

kg

 

8×18

 

8×20

 

8×22

 

8×24

 

8×26

 

8×28

 

8×30

 

8×32

 

Water flow rate

m³/h

 

201.6

 

224

 

246.4

 

268.8

 

291.2

 

313.6

 

336

 

358.4

 

Water pressure drop

kPa

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

60

 

Maximum water pressure

MPa

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

Main water connection

mm

 

DN200

 

DN200

 

DN250

 

DN250

 

DN250

 

DN250

 

DN250

 

DN250

 

Fan quantity

pcs

 

18

 

20

 

22

 

24

 

26

 

28

 

30

 

32

 

Net weight

kg

 

8010

 

8900

 

9790

 

10680

 

11570

 

12460

 

13350

 

14240

 

Operating weight

kg

 

8568

 

9520

 

10472

 

11424

 

12376

 

13328

 

14280

 

15232

 

Values are based on multiplication of the module data and the connection sizes shown in the source table. Final project selection must be confirmed by AIRKO.

 

Products Description

Cooling Capacity Correction Factor

Leaving water temperature (°C)Ambient temperature (°C)
 15202530354045
5

1.08

 

1.04

 

1.00

 

0.96

 

0.92

 

0.88

 

0.82

 

6

1.10

 

1.07

 

1.04

 

0.99

 

0.96

 

0.90

 

0.84

 

7

1.14

 

1.11

 

1.08

 

1.05

 

1.00

 

0.93

 

0.86

 

8

1.18

 

1.15

 

1.12

 

1.09

 

1.04

 

0.96

 

0.88

 

9

1.22

 

1.19

 

1.16

 

1.13

 

1.08

 

0.99

 

0.90

 

10

1.26

 

1.23

 

1.20

 

1.16

 

1.12

 

1.02

 

0.92

 

11

1.30

 

1.27

 

1.24

 

1.19

 

1.16

 

1.05

 

0.94

 

12

1.34

 

1.31

 

1.28

 

1.25

 

1.20

 

1.08

 

0.96

 

13

1.38

 

1.35

 

1.32

 

1.29

 

1.24

 

1.11

 

0.98

 

14

1.42

 

1.39

 

1.36

 

1.33

 

1.28

 

1.14

 

1.00

 

15

1.46

 

1.43

 

1.40

 

1.37

 

1.32

 

1.17

 

1.02

 

16

1.50

 

1.47

 

1.44

 

1.41

 

1.36

 

1.20

 

1.04

 

17

1.54

 

1.51

 

1.48

 

1.45

 

1.40

 

1.23

 

1.06

 

Heating Capacity Correction Factor

Leaving water temperature (°C)Ambient temperature (°C)
 -15-10-5057101520
30

0.53

 

0.72

 

0.80

 

0.89

 

0.99

 

1.05

 

1.10

 

1.22

 

1.29

 

35

0.56

 

0.69

 

0.78

 

0.88

 

0.98

 

1.03

 

1.09

 

1.20

 

1.28

 

40

0.53

 

0.68

 

0.76

 

0.87

 

0.97

 

1.01

 

1.08

 

1.19

 

1.27

 

45

0.51

 

0.67

 

0.75

 

0.85

 

0.96

 

1.00

 

1.07

 

1.17

 

1.25

 

50

0.48

 

0.65

 

0.73

 

0.84

 

0.95

 

0.98

 

1.05

 

1.16

 

1.24

 

Actual unit capacity = nominal capacity × applicable correction factor.
 

Installation and Maintenance

 

Recommended Installation Clearances

Maintain sufficient airflow and service space around each unit. Both 65 kW and 130 kW modules require at least 1,500 mm in the specified side directions and 3,000 mm in direction G, according to the source installation diagram.

 

· Use a strong, level installation foundation

 

· Provide reliable grounding and earth-leakage protection

 

· Keep the unit away from corrosive environments

 

· Ensure the drain path can discharge water freely

 

· Installation must be carried out by qualified HVAC professionals.

 

· Use accessories and locally purchased components that meet the manufacturer's requirements.

 

· Do not modify or repair the unit without authorization.

 

· Confirm that lifting points and the installation foundation are secure.

 

· Use qualified personnel when moving or reinstalling the equipment.

 

· Install lightning protection in accordance with local regulations.

 

· Connect power cables correctly and confirm phase sequence before commissioning.

 

Minimum Installation Clearances (mm)

 

Why Choose AIRKO

Product Quality

Modern production base and HVAC testing center

 

R&D Strength

Independent technical team and product development

 

Customized Solutions

System selection based on capacity and project conditions

 

After-Sales Service

24-hour online support and project assistance

 

AIRKO develops air-conditioning equipment and integrated solutions for temperature, humidity and cleanliness control. Main products include air handling units, fan coil units, heat-recovery ventilators, floor convectors, chillers and related HVAC equipment.

 

 

 

Website

www.airkohvac.com

 

Email

shairko@126.com

 

Phone

+86 166 0186 1199

 

WhatsApp

+86 135 2423 5353

 

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