Process Chilled Water Systems

Process Chilled Water (PCW) systems are designed and fabricated as fully integrated, skid-mounted systems to provide efficient and reliable cooling and precise monitoring of critical process variables, while ensuring seamless integration with existing facility plumbing and controls infrastructure.

Process Chilled Water Systems for Industrial Cooling

Burt Process Equipment designs and fabricates custom, built-to-spec Process Chilled Water (PCW) systems for reliable heat removal and precise temperature control in critical industrial processes. Systems are delivered as fully integrated, skid-mounted assemblies, factory assembled and pre-tested to minimize installation time and ensure seamless integration with existing facility infrastructure.

Process Chilled Water systems provide closed-loop circulation and thermal regulation for critical industrial processes. Each system is engineered to meet specific flow, temperature, redundancy, and cleanliness requirements while maintaining long-term operational reliability.

Primary functions: Chilled water circulation, heat removal, & chilled water particulate management
Hazardous environment compliance: Options for explosion-proof instrumentation, pumps, & motors are available
Pump configurations: Simplex, Duplex, or Triplex pump configurations are available, depending on system redundancy requirements
Automatic operation: Pre-programmed PLC control panels can be designed to integrate with pre-existing process equipment to ensure minimal downtime and seamless operation
Closed loop operation: Conductivity monitoring, filter vessels, and sanitary materials can be utilized to maintain desired PCW cleanliness for closed loop operation

Features

Integrated heat exchangers (multiple configurations and materials available)
Circulation pumps in simplex, duplex, or triplex configurations
Flow, pressure, and temperature monitoring instrumentation
Manual isolation valves and automatically actuated control valves
Modular skid construction for simplified installation
Pre-programmed PLC control panels
Filtration and mixed bed deionization options

Filtration, Expansion & Chemical Conditioning

ASME-stamped bag filter housings
Mixed bed deionization for closed-loop water quality control
Conductivity monitoring and differential pressure switches for maintenance indication
ASME-stamped expansion tanks to protect against thermal expansion and water hammer
Chemical pot feeders integrated via slipstream lines for loop conditioning

Temperature Management & Heat Transfer

PCW systems can be configured with multiple heat exchanger technologies to match process requirements and footprint constraints.

Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers

Scalable plate quantities for high-efficiency heat transfer
Ideal for applications with low temperature differentials or high thermal loads

Specifications

Modular skid-mounted assemblies constructed from stainless steel or epoxy-coated HRS
Thermoplastic or metallic piping options including polypropylene, PVC, PVDF, carbon steel, and stainless steel
Plate & frame, shell & tube, or tank-immersed heat exchangers
Heat exchanger materials include stainless steel, titanium, PFA-coated stainless steel, and specialty alloys
Multistage centrifugal pumps ranging from 1/3 HP to 50 HP
Stainless steel wetted pump options available for high-purity or corrosive applications
Flow measurement options including Coriolis, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, or paddlewheel flowmeters
Pressure, temperature, and differential pressure monitoring upstream and downstream of pumps
Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms available
BAS communication support including BACnet, N2, and Modbus protocols
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for fluctuating cooling demands
NEMA 4 or NEMA 12 enclosures with disconnects and bypass options

Tank-Immersed Heat Exchangers

Suitable for limited footprint applications or non-pumpable fluids
Offered in stainless steel, titanium, or fluoropolymer-lined construction (FEP, PFA, PTFE)

Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers

Compact, in-line configurations
Available in stainless steel, titanium, or PFA construction

Downloads

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PCW Brochure	View PDF
PCW System Application Questionnaire	View PDF

Case Studies

Custom Process Cooling Water (PCW) System for Laboratory Cooling

A leading research and technology campus needed a reliable Process Cooling Water (PCW) system to support laboratory and equipment cooling operations. Burt Process engineered and delivered a fully integrated, skid-mounted PCW system designed for plug-and-play installation, precise temperature control, and consistent flow and pressure performance. Fully compatible with the campus building management system (BMS), the system enables accurate monitoring of critical process variables while ensuring high reliability for demanding research environments.
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Skid-Mounted Process Cooling Water (PCW) System for Research and Technology Facilities

Burt Process Equipment engineered and delivered a high-capacity, skid-mounted Process Cooling Water (PCW) system to support precise thermal management at a large-scale research and technology campus. Designed for 500 GPM at 200 TDH, the turnkey system integrates pumps, heat exchangers, VFDs, and advanced controls for seamless connection to the facility’s building management system (BMS). Factory-assembled and pre-tested, the modular PCW skid ensured efficient installation, reliable operation, and consistent cooling performance for critical research and process equipment.
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