20 November 2024
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Trane has introduced a high-temperature water-to-water heat pump capable of delivering hot water up to 110°C.
The RTSF HT expands the Trane CITY portfolio of compact water-to-water heat-pumps and chillers. Designed to meet the demands of industrial and commercial applications, Trane believes it marks a significant step forward in decarbonising high-temperature process heating, which still relies heavily on fossil fuel boiler technology.
“The new CITY RTSF HT units extend our decarbonisation efforts into industrial process heating, complementing our portfolio of solutions for space and comfort heating,” said Erik van Oossanen, product management leader for Trane in Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Many industries heat and cool within the same process, often simultaneously. This practice causes large thermal inefficiencies. By electrifying process heating and enabling the repurposing of wasted thermal energy, we are helping industries transition away from fossil fuels and achieve ambitious sustainability targets.”
The RTSF HT is powered by Trane’s proprietary screw compressor technology and features ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) R1233zd(E) refrigerant. This combination helps achieve a coefficient of performance (COP) of up to 4.6 under typical operating conditions. The unit's compact footprint, just 930 mm wide, is said to make it ideal for applications requiring high capacity (up to 380kW) while optimising space efficiency and reducing installation costs.
It is said to be suited to a variety of applications, including industrial processes in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors, as well as district heating and cooling and advanced cascade heating systems. The ability to recover industrial waste heat enables customers to optimise energy use and reduce the carbon footprint of industrial thermal systems.
