Mueller Falling Film Chiller
Effective February 12, 2003
Installation and Operation Manual, Part No. 9843514
Revised March 17, 2020
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual provides the basic information necessary to install, startup, and operate a Mueller® falling film chiller.
Please contact Paul Mueller Company for additional technical assistance.
Paul Mueller Company
1600 West Phelps Street
Springfield, Missouri 65802
Direct Telephone: 1-800-756-5991
Facsimile: 1-800-436-2466
Email: [email protected]
1.2 MODEL 3 X 5 STANDARD FEATURES
• Constructed of Type 304 or 316L stainless steel.
• Designed for use with R-22, R-134A, R-404A, R-507, or R-717.
• An electronic makeup water solenoid assembly is optional.
• Hinged and gasketed top doors are available as an option.
• A clamp-type ferrule and male pipe-thread adapter are included for the inlet.
• Falling film chiller expansion valves for each refrigeration plate are available.
• Refrigeration capacity and refrigerant type must be specified at the time of order.
A. Required Water Flow Rates
1. Using a high-flow distribution pan:
Minimum flow rate: 14.7 gpm per plate
Maximum flow rate: 29.0 gpm per plate
2. Using a low-flow distribution pan:
Minimum flow rate: 9.1 gpm per plate
Maximum flow rate: 14.3 gpm per plate
3. Using a extra-low-flow distribution pan:
Minimum flow rate: 5.8 gpm per plate
Maximum flow rate: 8.95 gpm per plate
B. Nominal Operating Capacity of Insulated Tank
• 2–8 plates:
173 U.S. gallons
• 2–8 plates, oversized reservoir: 365 U.S. gallons
*Tankless cabinets are also available.
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Section 1.0 – Introduction
