Trane CenTraVac chillers can restart a compressor in as little as 43 seconds after regaining power, which is much faster than competitors that take up to 15 minutes. This rapid restart capability is important for preventing overheating in data centers during outages. The CenTraVac design and controls are optimized for fast restart times at every stage of the process.
Trane CenTraVac chillers can restart a compressor in as little as 43 seconds after regaining power, which is much faster than competitors that take up to 15 minutes. This rapid restart capability is important for preventing overheating in data centers during outages. The CenTraVac design and controls are optimized for fast restart times at every stage of the process.
Trane CenTraVac chillers can restart a compressor in as little as 43 seconds after regaining power, which is much faster than competitors that take up to 15 minutes. This rapid restart capability is important for preventing overheating in data centers during outages. The CenTraVac design and controls are optimized for fast restart times at every stage of the process.
Trane CenTraVac chillers can restart a compressor in as little as 43 seconds after regaining power, which is much faster than competitors that take up to 15 minutes. This rapid restart capability is important for preventing overheating in data centers during outages. The CenTraVac design and controls are optimized for fast restart times at every stage of the process.
CenTraVac chillers deliver rapid restarts to get you back on line faster Trane CenTraVac® chillers offer reliable performance under normal operating circumstances. Under the extraordinary circumstances of a power outage, Trane really shines through. While chillers from other manufacturers can take up to 15 minutes to restart – four to six minutes at best – CenTraVac restarts a compressor in as little as 43 seconds after regaining a power source. If you are like many Trane customers, Rapid Restart™ disaster recovery chiller system is more than a matter of building comfort and occupant convenience. Safety or quality control makes it imperative to prevent overheating of your data center. Rapid Restart requires no additional purchase: it is simply one more benefit to installing a Trane CenTraVac system.
The mechanics of superior protection
How Trane delivers Rapid Restart Many factors influence chiller restart times, such as • Chiller configuration Our equipment, controls and operating • Type of power loss (momentary brownout vs. blackout) procedures make every second count. • Operation prior to restart attempt • Trane HVAC system design is optimized • Stop to start timer of the chiller controller for fast restart • Oil pressure • Advanced features and functionality are • Chiller controller reboot time built into the CenTraVac chiller • Chiller controller ability to manage diagnostics • Time needed for chiller to achieve near full load capacity • CenTraVac chiller controls are designed and engineered for fast restart Reduces thermal storage cost • Proven operational procedures get the The faster a chiller restarts, the smaller its chilled water tank needs system back online as quickly as possible to be. For buildings that utilize chilled water storage, the storage system can be smaller, less expensive and take up less space. CenTraVac chiller design is optimized for fast restart at every point in the process Restart time is even faster when the unit controller is backed up by an uninterrupted power supply (UPS). With a UPS, compressor start time has been proven at 43 seconds.
CTV AdaptiView simplex restart time
complete power loss (without UPS)
* Function of chiller load
** Estimated time to 80% load Compressor Start
Chiller loading time
180 seconds**
Confirm cond flow 6 seconds
Pre/Post lube 60 seconds Inlet guide vanes close 20-43 seconds*
Confirm evaporation flow 6 seconds UC800 reboot 24-38 seconds Time to Restart (seconds) Use Trane chiller controls for even greater reliability and performance 0 38 93 278
Standard controls • Adaptive Controls™ enable the CenTraVac® chiller to adapt to changes and adverse conditions so it CTV AdaptiView simplex restart time power loss (with UPS) continues to operate as long as possible Assumes chiller starter power restored within 120 seconds
* Function of chiller load
• Control protocol options: BACnet™, LonTalk™, Modbus® ** Oil pump on UPS Compressor Start *** Estimated time to 80% load Chiller loading time Optional controls 180 seconds**
• Variable Primary Flow Optimization offers the key to Confirm cond flow 6 seconds
Close inlet guide vanes
proper control. Trane CenTraVac chillers have the 20-43 seconds* fastest rate of change in flow in the industry. Confirm evaporation flow 6 seconds
is just one of many CenTraVac benefits Power loss timer 15 seconds Time to Restart (seconds)
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• High energy efficiency
• Future scalability Restart times are calculated with the following assumptions: • Industry-leading reliability • No latching diagnostics to prevent the chiller from starting • Oil temperature above set point
Find out how a Trane CenTraVac chiller can fit into - Oil temp > saturated evaporator temperature + 30ºF and oil temperature minimum must be 100ºF your plans and budget. Contact your local Trane • Motor temperature sufficient for a start below 235ºF representative today. • Restart inhibit not activated • Power up start delay set point set to 0 minutes • Stop to start timer set to 5 seconds The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their • Evaporator and condenser water flow respective companies: LonTalk™, BACnet™, Modbus® (6 seconds of flow needed for verification) • Inlet guide vanes fully open at time of power loss (IGVCT = 43 seconds) • There is a call for cooling (differential to start or stop)
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments through a broad portfolio of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and controls, services, parts and supply. For more information, please visit trane.com or tranetechnologies.com.
