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The refrigerant makes all the difference. Significant efficiency increase (up to 20% or more).
Many heat pump options exist, however, the combination of GEA Red heat pumps can now be configured with an ammonia
ammonia refrigerant with a wide range of waste heat source cascade evaporator to “add-on” to an existing chiller system.
options makes GEA Red heat pumps particularly attractive. This makes an extra heat exchanger and liquid cycle redundant,
Offering zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) and high hence reducing the equipment complexity while increasing the
volumetric efficiencies, the natural refrigerant ammonia efficiency thanks to lower approach temperatures — once again
complements the environmentally friendly and economic making the GEA Red heat pumps more eco-friendly with lower
properties of a heat pump system. This ensures that GEA Red total costs.
heat pumps score very high in ecology and very low for your
total life cycle costs. Addressing sustainability-related regulations.
GEA takes environmental protection and sustainability seriously.
Convenience meets safety.
Thanks to their extremely compact design, GEA Red heat F-Gas regulation:
pumps are very easy to install and maintain. Carefully selected To reduce environmental impact, organizations worldwide
components, such as efficient compressors and welded plate are focusing on using refrigerants with a low, or zero, Global
heat exchangers, provide maximum safety and availability. Warming Potential (GWP) — an internationally accepted
Thanks to minimal weld seams in the refrigerant circuit, safety is environmental benchmark for refrigerants. Based on their CO2
enhanced, even under demanding conditions. equivalent, the use of various refrigerants will be severely
restricted around the world in the coming years. Ammonia, a
Flexibility is the best argument. natural refrigerant, has a GWP of zero and is not affected by
All series models offer an array of choices when it comes to liquid any restrictions.
waste heat source options. This makes them suitable for a wide
variety of applications. GEA Red heat pumps are particularly Sustainability labels:
effective in combination with a GEA Blu series chiller, the In accordance with leading certification systems such as
standard liquid chiller from GEA. Using both systems together BREEAM and LEED, GEA heat pumps can increase the
provides a well-matched solution for cooling and heating. performance rating for the sustainability of construction
projects, buildings and infrastructure projects.
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STRONG SOLUTION
FOR A RANGE OF
APPLICATIONS
DECARBONIZE YOUR
HEATING SUPPLY
Heat pumps are an integral component
to decarbonize thermal energy supply
by replacing fossil-fueled heating
devices such as boilers. GEA Red
heat pumps are used successfully
in multiple applications.
Process heat.
GEA Red heat pumps are often used in combination with chillers
to provide both heat and cold. Process heat is used in food,
beverage and dairy production, and for chemical process
engineering or drying, such as wood processing.
District heating.
District heating grids are widespread in many countries. GEA
Red heat pumps ensure constant flow temperatures for heating
a wide range of buildings, facilities and community heating
networks.
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SEVEN REASONS TO
CHOOSE GEA RED
HEAT PUMPS
GEA Red heat pumps are used across a wide range of
industries and applications. Designed to be economical
and ecological, they are easy to use and require little
maintenance. Perfect for the growing demand for reliable,
long-lasting and future-proof heat pumps.
1. Efficiency 5. Reliability
• Legendary GEA compressor and GEA Omni control • Well-proven, industry-tested components
panel technology • Project-specific heat pump configuration and
• Use of ammonia with high volumetric efficiency component calculation
• Modern heat exchangers in an efficient, • Sophisticated safety chain against excess pressure
project-specific set-up • Modular components and smart pipe layout for minimized
• Optimized components for reduced pressure losses leakage risks
• Variable-speed operation designed to deliver maximum • Plug-and-play design
efficiency in all loads • GEA on-site service
4. Compact design
• GEA-patented combined evaporator/liquid
separator technology
• Modular components with high integration level
• Smart design based on successful GEA Blu chiller series
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GEA Red heat pumps firing up the food industry. Groundwater cooling & facility heating at an
The food industry traditionally uses boilers to cook or heat up international airport.
the food which is subsequently transferred to a refrigerator to Two GEA RedAstrum units are installed at a major hub in
cool down. In 2016, a major producer of fresh prepared foods Northern Europe. Previously, local authorities were forced to
and chilled ready meals approached GEA about a solution that act against rising groundwater temperatures. When the airport
could replace both the boiler and the outdated chiller. The operators defined the demand for heating, it became clear that
customer’s objectives together with the analysis of cooling and the GEA heat pump would do the perfect job. And now it does
heating capacity and temperature requirements quickly tipped — the groundwater is used as the heat source which the GEA
the scale in favor of GEA Red heat pumps. The first unit was RedAstrum cools down from 59 °F (15 °C) to 41 °F (5 °C) (coolant
installed in 2017 providing chilled glycol at 21 °F (-6 °C) (133TR cycle). At the heat sink, the two heat pumps transfer their
cooling capacity) and simultaneously 760 kW heating capacity heat emitted from the condensers, external subcoolers and
at a supply temperature of 152 °F (67 °C). The result — boilers oil coolers to a glycol heat carrier up to a temperature level of
were turned off leading to significant cost savings and reduction 162 °F (72 °C). Together the two GEA RedAstrum units provide
of CO2 emissions. The success is also exemplified by several 400 TR cooling and over 2 MW heating capacity.
follow-up projects realized during the past several years.
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THE HEART
OF THE SYSTEM –
GEA COMPRESSORS
Reflecting more than 160 years GEA offers a large and extensive compressor portfolio. Utilizing
of technological leadership and natural refrigerants and well suited for myriad applications, GEA’s
proven screw and piston compressors are designed to deliver
innovation, GEA’s compressors are a what customers value most — energy efficiency, reliability,
preferred choice of leading producers, safety and ease of maintenance.
contractors, municipalities and
institutions across the globe. GEA’s RedAstrum heat pump series utilizes GEA screw
compressors, whereas piston compressors drive the RedGenium
series. By offering a wide range of model capacities for each
compressor type, customers are able to select the optimal GEA
heat pump system for their application.
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GEA’s robust lineup of screw compressors drive GEA RedAstrum GEA’s RedGenium heat pumps utilize GEA piston compressors,
heat pumps that deliver temperatures up to 185 °F (85 °C). which can achieve temperatures up to 203 °F (95 °C).
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GEA REDASTRUM –
HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH
A SMALL FOOTPRINT
GEA’s RedAstrum is the standard screw compressor
ammonia heat pump featuring high-end components
and a sophisticated design. The b enefits — maximum
design efficiency, flexibility and reliability with an
exceptionally small footprint.
GEA RedAstrum revised — the second generation of screw from the highly successful GEA BluAstrum chillers series, the
compressor heat pumps offers a further optimized design, an GEA RedAstrum range provides identical advantages — high
ammonia cascade evaporator option and an extended model efficiency and heat exchanger approach temperatures, low
range. GEA RedAstrum now provides seven screw compressor oil and ammonia charges, GEA reliability and an exceptionally
types based on the successful GEA FES GMX and GLX series in small footprint.
a specific high-pressure design execution.
Highlights at a glance.
GEA RedAstrum heats water or similar suited fluids to • Heating capacity between approx. 600 kW and 2,900 kW
temperature levels between 131 °F (55 °C) and 185 °F (85 °C) • Hot water temperature up to 185 °F (85 °C)
and can be utilized in industrial processes or for local and • Liquid heat source between 14 °F (- 10 °C) and
district heating networks. 122 °F (50 °C)
• Ammonia cascade evaporator (option) for evaporation
Thanks to its innovative compact design, GEA RedAstrum temperatures up to 113 °F (45 °C)
can also be installed where space is in short supply. Adapted • Compact footprint, one-piece design, indoor installation
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1. Highly efficient screw compressor • Completely pre-piped, only one inlet/one outlet
• High-pressure version – 52 bar(g) connection required
• Proprietary 5/6 rotor profile – industry-leading COP • All common fluids supported
• Specific heat pump design
• Pressure-activated suction check valve for 5. Combined evaporator/liquid separator unit
smooth operation • Fully welded vessel suitable for all common fluids
• Ammonia cascade heat exchangeroption for efficient
2. GEA Omni control panel “add-on” implementation to an existing refrigeration plant
• Intuitive, user-friendly industrial PC • Minimized ammonia charge
• Advanced control and protection of equipment • Electronic Condensate Drain (ECD) system for optimized
• 15.6” high-definition, multi-touch screen capacity adjustment
• Supports common communication protocols
• Remote access via OmniLink using VNC technology Enhanced plant safety
• Maintenance logs and full data history • Multi-stage safety chain against excess pressure
• Deep-dive data analysis via OmniHistorian • Double safety valve with shuttle valve
• Reduced welding seams and leakage risks
3. Stepless capacity control • Insulated hot and optionally cold side, touch protection
• Capacity control via frequency converter and capacity and minimized heat losses
slide for infinitely variable capacity
• Smart sequence control for several units Service and maintenance advantages
• Continuous vibration surveillance of the bearings
4. Optimized hot water circuit • Easy access to serviceable parts
• Optimized degree of heat transfer and minimal
temperature approach and pressure loss
• Individual and optimal set up of condenser, oil cooler and
optional subcooler
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GEA REDGENIUM –
AN EFFICIENT SOLUTION
FOR TEMPERATURES UP
TO 203 °F (95 °C)
The GEA V XHP piston compressor is the latest in GEA’s
long and legendary history of compression innovation.
GEA RedGenium is an efficient industrial heat pump for a wide Combined with efficient heat exchangers in the well-proven
range of heat loads. It includes high-end components and concept and the powerful GEA Omni control panel, these GEA
modules which are project-specifically configured to meet your compressors are key to providing the extra performance that
unique requirements. RedGenium stands for.
GEA RedGenium transfers heat to a liquid heat carrier providing Highlights at a glance.
temperatures between 122 °F (50 °C) and 203 °F (95 °C) for any • Heating capacity between approx. 200 kW and 2,000 kW
heat consumer in industrial processes or for heating networks. • Hot water temperature up to 203 °F (95 °C)
• Liquid heat source between approx. 14 °F (-10 °C) and
The heart of each GEA RedGenium is the extremely reliable 122 °F (50 °C)
and efficient GEA Grasso piston compressor. Three different • Ammonia cascade evaporator (option) for refrigeration
compressor lines are available within the RedGenium scope: plant condensing temperatures up to 140 °F (60 °C)
• GEA Grasso 5 HP at 50 bar(g) design pressure for small • Compact footprint, one-piece design, indoor installation
heating capacities and temperatures up to 176 °F (80 °C)
• GEA Grasso V HP at 38 bar(g) design pressure for medium
heating capacities and temperatures up to 158 °F (70 °C)
• GEA Grasso V XHP at 63 bar(g) design pressure for
medium heating capacities and temperatures up to
203 °F (95 °C)
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GEA-HRT-RED HEAT PUMPS 7757-3000-017 (pkg. of 20) (rev. 02-23) ©GEA Systems North America LLC. All rights reserved. Subject to modification. Printed in the USA. The information contained
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