{"id":11654,"date":"2026-08-25T13:46:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/?p=11654"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T11:48:08","slug":"industrial-chiller-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/news\/industrial-chiller-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"\/\/ Industrial chiller: how to choose? \/\/"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-style-graphic is-style-graphic--1\" style=\"min-height:340px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient has-primary-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-1-en-e1785942724857.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to select the right industrial chiller or cooler for your need ?\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-l-font-size wp-elements-81c46b276eb5a0dabd385ea735ab9e5f\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">\/\/ Industrial chiller: how to choose? \/\/<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61b48115d90be2dd683072446c00a70b\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\">How do you choose the right industrial chiller (water cooling, oil cooling&#8230;)? That is THE QUESTION of the day!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-short--thick is-style-short--thick--2\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dcd47a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-1-en-e1785942724857.jpg\" alt=\"How to select the right industrial chiller or cooler for your need ?\" class=\"wp-image-12068 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-m-font-size wp-elements-c2274d5492f3fb1968983bc7c25c576f\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">In many industrial sectors, temperature control is a key factor for performance, quality, and safety.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-113c2eb48c7c6f884461e7fe8f9794d4\">Whether you operate in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/agri-food\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5177\">agri-food<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/laboratories-and-research\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5275\">research<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/renewable-energies\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5577\">renewable energies<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/medical-and-health\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5484\">medical<\/a><\/strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/machine-tools\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5543\">machine-tool manufacturing<\/a><\/strong> sectors, selecting your industrial chiller\u2014whether for water, glycol-water, oil, or any other liquid or viscous mixture\u2014requires a methodical approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61d24f740992c1c05d18ddcf5fadaaf5\">Then:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d74fc077ba4c3db54a02c97e2060d11b\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e96877e73a745f9f4752f30ca6275b96\">Which <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/cooling\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4952\">water (or oil) industrial chiller<\/a><\/strong> should you choose?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-977ccfe73be2a33df2c1a87acfb58c52\">What factors should be considered when selecting a chiller unit?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d83650adb849c43ceafbb8fb61a20827\">What mistakes should be avoided when looking for an industrial chiller unit?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c624209fa54a2f766b51b9c72f379f3d\">Some answers below!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-438d2b1c7c8e1744659c9637fdc35441 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-e7b9407bb2b46e2453a407542fac94c6\">The short answer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-2-etapes-e1785942275443.jpg\" alt=\"Key steps for selecting and sizing your water cooler\" class=\"wp-image-11593\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34a39714f836987e3b63f305469fcc7b\">Determining the right cooler for your needs essentially involves <strong>3 steps<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-285a7fe56e5b8bd532f9e1ab63d67e54\">Define your thermal <strong>requirements<\/strong>: what needs to be cooled and the required temperature range;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e5e3c4dd74f4e2f678eb303abcde66b\">Consider the <strong>constraints <\/strong>of your operations: potential primary cooling sources (e.g., chilled water network), installation feasibility (available space, distance and layout, power supply type), and applicable standards (particularly regarding refrigerants, as well as resistance to dust or corrosion);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7d3d2d966bb2bcec76f4f5a9bc2350fd\">And factor in your operational needs or <strong>objectives<\/strong>: integration and interaction with other equipment, targets for energy and maintenance costs, and the technical skill level of your teams\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7399b15c480122103469d69ce011a0c\">The article below provides further insight into the vast world of industrial coolers (also sometimes referred to by the English term &#8220;chiller&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5116b846186ba7e0e77d9923bd23800\">However, if you have any doubts, rest assured: supporting you and anticipating all these factors is precisely the role of EURODIFROID\u2019s technical teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14359d9821618e1ef9e7d19cf5f328cf\"><strong>Send us your information<\/strong> (description of the need, photo, specifications, device to be replaced or any other data or question, etc.) and our teams will quickly offer you <strong>a first concrete and costed approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-third--outline is-style-third--outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/quote-request\/cooler-quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COOLING Quote request<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4d8d2e7b62021cf8f76781e1e8ed4514 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-601939b4079c475688b591e603afa7ad\">Precisely define thermal requirements<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-3-besoins-e1785942294644.jpg\" alt=\"L'importance de la bonne d\u00e9finition des besoins, pour s\u00e9lectionner un refroidisseur d'eau ou d'huile\" class=\"wp-image-11594\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1497f4cc59368cd154f9045b8eb84394\">The first step involves conducting a thorough analysis of the process&#8217;s thermal requirements. This phase is generally entrusted to a design office or an engineer specializing in industrial refrigeration systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-998c1dc6936a6761a0269b9b51060697\">Sending a request to EURODIFROID means taking advantage of a complete engineering office which provides expertise on various points: mechanics, hydraulics, refrigeration, electrical and regulation\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3275e9863a0c965a22dfae5db9e8138b\">Several criteria must be analyzed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d2cf05e32a088096b5c74e1ebdcf01eb\">Required cooling capacity (the goal being to size the right solution for the specific cooling needs);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd7a187c402e8286e87dc46d9230d920\">Inlet and outlet temperatures (the difference between these two values \u200b\u200bprovides a good indication of the required cooling capacity);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1af5137ca557b742e69dff8cd796096\">Nature of the cooling fluid (water, water-glycol mixture, oil, blend, emulsion, specialized fluid, etc.\u2014we take into account the fluid type, viscosity, thermal inertia, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ab6af3f235a1acd53e157fce68d7435\">Environmental conditions (temperature range and fluctuations, as well as available space, dust, salinity, accessibility, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-087cc94847e24c23284343c40b209ff0\">Future system upgrades (an often-overlooked factor; if you are planning additions or modifications to your process, it is best to size the chiller accordingly).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb5c502b0deb952d87482d4705de910b\">An undersized industrial chiller will lead to malfunctions, whereas oversized equipment will result in excessive energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6f40e874cfd8b8958764f28d48ffa9e9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-3f9ca26a7150a6f5c1f3b008d764ece8\">Cooler or heat exchanger?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-4-vs-echangeur-e1785942312436.jpg\" alt=\"Refroidisseur ou \u00e9changeur thermique Eurodifroid\" class=\"wp-image-11588\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45b9d7c61aee4c7a671089cf06572ed3\">In many cases, this is a choice made out of necessity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9962ea2938b985448c3cc8a0f779ce9\">If your site has a sufficiently stable <strong>primary cold source<\/strong> (such as a chilled water loop or cold air supply), it may be worth considering a heat exchanger\u2014such as a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/produit\/ech-exchangers\/\" data-type=\"produit\" data-id=\"3509\">water-to-water exchangers<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/cooling\/air-water-exchangers\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4936\">air-to-water exchangers<\/a><\/strong>\u2014to leverage this existing source and eliminate the need for a dedicated refrigeration circuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ead5b4a3a5a7f6b94c1a7366e369320\">Unfortunately, the most common scenario requires a unit capable of <strong>generating cooling independently<\/strong>. This necessitates a system equipped with a complete refrigeration circuit that cycles a refrigerant through various states (alternating between compression and expansion); this process, combined with the refrigerant&#8217;s thermodynamic properties, enables cooling by rejecting excess heat from the hydraulic circuit.<br>At EURODIFROID, this type of industrial unit is known as an &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/cooling\/active-coolers\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4923\">active chiller<\/a><\/strong>.&#8221; While more expensive to manufacture and maintain, these units offer the significant advantage of providing reliable, on-demand cooling\u2014independent of any external primary source\u2014with full efficiency and no interruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-04c1efdfbaeb4f1d3add1c1f58aceb44 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-fe342885cd61cce699af7e678a929d76\">Industrial water chiller vs. glycol-water chiller?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-5-glycol-e1785942332560.jpg\" alt=\"Refroidir de l'eau, du glycol ou un m\u00e9lange d'eau glycol\u00e9e, par Eurodifroid\" class=\"wp-image-11589\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7c2bbbf708d30d2b388c8e936c099fe\">The choice between pure water (cold or chilled water) and glycol (or glycol-water mixture) depends primarily on operating temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0848623818aad3ac2b835511abea0281\">Installations operating at low temperatures generally use a brine circuit to avoid the risk of freezing and to guarantee continuity of production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8922a495573aacd92b8d2115650f8b8\">Glycol-water chillers are particularly common in the food processing industry and in certain sensitive industrial processes (such as aerospace and hydrogen).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c3fdbdcf8d93f421a7cf60192f8a751a is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-93b65f478faef6da21a6165d05d282c7\">The importance of energy efficiency<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-6-efficacite-e1785942354127.jpg\" alt=\"Eurodifroid mesure et am\u00e9liore sans cesse l'efficacit\u00e9 de ses groupes froids\" class=\"wp-image-11590\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34832dc737f8c8ff45e53278c24880f5\">Today, energy savings are a key criterion when selecting a commercial or industrial chiller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7bc52af562d7bde773386a679b10c1d\">New industrial chiller units use high-efficiency components and refrigerants (also referred to as refrigerant gases) with low environmental impact.<br>R513A, for example, is currently widely used, even though F-gas regulations will\u2014in the short or medium term\u2014mandate the replacement of this refrigerant with gases that are increasingly environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e9e579055dc8a9bb882cc6c589702d1\">We are therefore increasingly offering refrigeration circuits that operate using HFO (hydrofluoro-olefin) refrigerants\u2014such as R1234yf or R1234ze\u2014which have a lower GWP (Global Warming Potential).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-main--outline is-style-main--outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/news\/refrigerant-gases-norms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+ about Refrigerant gases norms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75af925effa2687432e949499b901613\">Beyond the choice of refrigerant, we also offer technical features designed to significantly optimize the efficiency of our units\u2014such as free cooling, micro-channel technology, and variable-speed pumps or fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-546119cb91332231e252a6b398b3de32\">Optimizing energy performance enables a lasting reduction in operating costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-35bc9ff017869e742c3123ee6c4b6377 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-ff691c245ae3059b93bd284932369025\">Choosing a custom industrial chiller<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-7-sur-mesure-e1785942373359.jpg\" alt=\"Un refroidisseur d'eau sur mesure est une solution courante en industrie\" class=\"wp-image-11595\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5626d87d55c8f014b072b8ba43284700\">Every process has its own specific requirements. That is why companies and professionals are increasingly seeking custom industrial cooling solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f1bebc7843cce05eba865d6fa0080ef\">In practical terms, a water or oil cooler often needs to be integrated into an industrial process, machine tool, or piece of technical equipment, subject to constraints that vary significantly from one company to another (size and dimensions, accessibility, hydraulic interfacing, programming and data exchange, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-491e1c780a303c8a783d5af68ada833f\">At EURODIFROID, the design and manufacturing teams develop refrigeration systems tailored to the specific requirements of each industrial client. These teams work together at our production site in France, near Angers (49 France).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42a648c68871e076b2a06ae98ce0021f\">In this regard, the <strong>RFI <\/strong>chiller ranges are perfect examples illustrating this ability to design robust, high-performance equipment tailored to the cooling needs of industrial processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f5dd57fc8d0c5d17967d2da101f6e9d\">Our water-cooling <strong>RFI<\/strong>s (ranging from 3 to 250 kW in capacity) are also available as <strong>RFIH <\/strong>models (specifically designed to cool oil or more viscous mixtures) and offer numerous options (outdoor versions, variants without a tank and\/or pump, stainless steel construction, special paint finishes, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-main--outline is-style-main--outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/produit\/rfi-coolers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+ about RFI and RFIH chillers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e2d7acafc4be088572db7676d1f17040 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-353fd16645321c6c516b2a62803fafee\"><strong>THE QUESTION<\/strong> we are asked most often<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b467a25e146de03b62279888f2dacd58 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:200px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-tiertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-4f30515da9d1eeb62de8d5dbef21c44b\"><em>&#8220;What industrial chiller capacity do I need for my installation?&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-8-question-puissance-e1785942392759.jpg\" alt=\"Calculer la puissance thermique requise pour un refroidisseur d'huile Eurodifroid\" class=\"wp-image-11591\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32a977276d26e00e2e70409cd7754480\">This is probably the most frequently asked question directed at our technicians and engineers specializing in industrial refrigeration units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04a25f39ad3d332b44d3ad7eb0486433\">The answer is simple: there is no universal answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4996c7f552e9fa76fd26961c75f49c69\">Sizing an industrial cooler (for water, oil, or any other liquid) depends on multiple factors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b03c7c8f291bb5ae7ad8c7763a9435a\">The thermal power generated by the process;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42d12218b7b2bec98fe84e5ac05d36d3\">The flow rate of the water (or glycol-water, mixture, oil, food paste, etc.);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f876a3d174d9ebe8bc242136e933bb6b\">The desired temperature;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13dffd10bafaf20d4478eb642f430cd0\">Ambient conditions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7ef574bb299a868dcd1680b405597d4\">Future changes in production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-127a613c4c39ec3946aaf9601a37c17b\">At EURODIFROID, every project undergoes an analysis by the engineering department to prevent sizing errors. A custom-made industrial chiller is often more cost-effective than ill-suited standard equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-432651475f22395fd4f01bd6bfe1799a\">For example, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/produit\/rfi-coolers\/\" data-type=\"produit\" data-id=\"4250\">RFI <\/a><\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/produit\/rfi-coolers\/\" data-type=\"produit\" data-id=\"4250\">RFIH <\/a><\/strong>chiller ranges make it possible to optimize performance while reducing energy consumption, thus helping you lowering operating expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a4f61f1eb14fa0dd35be04013215b235 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);flex-basis:650px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-s-font-size wp-elements-125394e1c3b38547a1aa7b9fc16210c1\">The critical point that must never be overlooked<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ee0d12cc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xs);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c3d0faaf wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eurodifroid-choisir-refroidisseur-9-circuit-hydraulique-e1785942409891.jpg\" alt=\"Le circuit hydraulique est un \u00e9l\u00e9ment essentiel d'un bon refroidisseur d'eau\" class=\"wp-image-11596\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-ed9b32d5 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ac2a2210e7558e510df26f3ecbd39f8e\">Many manufacturers focus their attention on cooling capacity and overlook an essential element: <strong>the quality of the hydraulic circuit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c06854cda901bc17c2fe500e67a482a3\">Incorrect sizing of pumps, valves, sensors, piping, fans, or buffer volume can significantly impair the performance of the water or oil chiller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae3e0d6acd81dc5dabfc70c5f8435172\">The consequences can be significant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c225a7ea257d33f36f90fbb9f810331\">Excessive electricity consumption;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3015c0db12f374bf4011a9cb0c14114b\">Temperature instability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6736f1912db4fa04acccc08c899e1de4\">Frequent start\/stop cycles;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1acb62f498ec4925e100313afa63afe9\">Premature compressor wear;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e8b81a1362528033cc814697a20f3e73\">Higher maintenance and running costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc432bb51139a98f7f94fe4c2b51342d\">That is why an industrial cooling project must always be approached holistically: industrial chiller units, hydraulics, automation, control systems, and system maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6af83ed72fd763e2684d08f637d34b6a\">In some cases, we supplement the cooling unit with a hydraulic management unit: a <strong>skid <\/strong>(commonly referred to as a hydraulic skid or sometimes a piping skid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f51f3c8a80230c15c326ec3db5283842\">This hydraulic skid will be dedicated entirely to controlling fluid circuits (water, oil, mixtures, etc.), enabling more precise management\u2014for instance, across multiple workstations or for specific operations.<br>Thus, each function (generating cooling via the industrial chiller and controlling flow across various circuits via the skid) utilises a dedicated unit, resulting in a system far better suited to heavy-duty use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-main--outline is-style-main--outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurodifroid.fr\/en\/produit\/hydraulic-skids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+ about our HYDRAULIC SKIDS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4740e4941baa965ede9893b0aea91ab1\">The proper functioning of your process (its cooling and hydraulic performance, as well as its longevity) is therefore based on a precise analysis of needs, energy constraints and production objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65b5d61eb3ed0b7e7848f49e13f42554\">Engaging an industrial refrigeration company with an in-house engineering department, such as EURODIFROID, helps <strong>secure the project<\/strong> and ensures <strong>a solution perfectly tailored to the installation&#8217;s current and future needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cfaeb378286dbbfa3199ce4dd924128\">The choice of your supplier must therefore also take into account their level of expertise, their knowledge of your sector of activity and its constraints, their capacity for industrialization and integration, and their service offerings as well as their proximity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9a5e5583 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" 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