Looking for our BluAstrum chiller compliant with European codes and standards?
GEA BluAstrum chillers deliver high efficiency, sustainability, and flexibility for a wide range of industrial cooling applications. With nine standard model sizes and a design based on the proven GEA FES GMX and GLX screw compressor packages, GEA BluAstrum ensures reliable performance, minimal maintenance, and ultra-low refrigerant charge. Its compact footprint and versatile installation options make it ideal for meeting diverse customer requirements.
Key features and benefits
- Minimal maintenance requirements
- Compact design with in-line and side-by-side layout
- Wide cooling capacity range - approximately 100 to 700 TR / 350 to 2450 kW
- Process fluid outlet temperature range from -20° to 64 °F / - 29° to 18 °C (lower temperatures on request)
- Ultra-low refrigerant charge and environmentally friendly refrigerant (no phase-out)
- Nine standard model sizes
- High-efficiency and compact shell & plate heat exchangers
- Advanced screw compressor technology with variable speed control and variable Vi
- High part load capabilities
- GEA Omni control panel
- Remote version without condenser available (with or without pilot receiver)
- Designed for indoor and outdoor installation, low-noise operation
Technical data
GEA BluAstrum (North America) - Maximum sizes and capabilities
| Water +55°F/+45°F1 | 30% Propylene Glycol +30°F/+20°F1 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Capacity2 (TR) |
Power Consumption (BHP) |
EER Line3 (kW/kW) |
Capacity2 (TR) |
Power Consumption (BHP) |
EER Line (kW/kW) |
R-717 Charge (lbs.) |
Length4 (inches) |
Width4 (inches) |
Height4 (inches) |
Chiller Layout |
| BA60 | 118 | 101 | 4.96 | 69 | 97 | 2.99 | 64/56 | 216 | 55 | 104 | In-Line |
| BA85 | 167 | 139 | 5.06 | 95 | 135 | 2.97 | 83/64 | 216 | 55 | 104 | In-Line |
| BA110 | 208 | 174 | 5.09 | 118 | 168 | 3.01 | 88/69 | 228 | 55 | 104 | In-Line |
| BA125 | 238 | 197 | 5.15 | 138 | 194 | 3.03 | 95/81 | 228 | 55 | 104 | In-Line |
| BA160 | 320 | 260 | 5.28 | 182 | 256 | 3.05 | 103/105 | 228 | 55 | 104 | In-Line |
| BA195 | 386 | 316 | 5.26 | 226 | 310 | 3.13 | 149/132 | 150 | 122 | 108 | Side-by-Side |
| BA230 | 458 | 380 | 5.18 | 271 | 375 | 3.11 | 166/152 | 180 | 122 | 110 | Side-by-Side |
| BA290 | 576 | 466 | 5.32 | 338 | 445 | 3.26 | 213/165 | 190 | 122 | 110 | Side-by-Side |
| BA340 | 644 | 523 | 5.31 | 383 | 497 | 3.33 | 227/176 | 215 | 122 | 110 | Side-by-Side |
2. Compressor operating at a speed of 4200 rpm
3. EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) = cooling capacity / electrical consumption including component efficiencies
4. Approximate dimensions, footprint can vary depending on specific machine configuration
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