A heat pump chiller is a versatile component of a thermal management system that can provide heating and/or cooling by transferring heat from one place to another. It operates on the principle of the refrigeration cycle, using a refrigerant to absorb heat from a source (such as air, water, or ground) and then releasing it to another medium. Heat pump chillers are commonly used in commercial and industrial applications to efficiently manage temperature control.
Overview
Smarter heating for modern buildings.
Whether you’re upgrading an existing system or planning a new construction project, choosing the right heating solution directly impacts energy performance, occupant comfort, and long-term operational costs. Discover how Trane heat pump chillers can support your building goals.
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Flexibility for Your Facility
Heating, cooling, or both? Our portfolio offers solutions that help reduce equipment footprint and simplify operations. Available in multiple configurations to fit both new builds and retrofit projects, including hard-to-access mechanical spaces.
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Designed for Long-Term Value
Trane heat pump chillers are engineered to be 2-8x’s more energy efficient than traditional fossil-fuel powered heating systems under typical operating conditions. Lower your energy use for reduced total cost of ownership over time.
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Supports Sustainability Goals
Our portfolio of heat pump chillers helps reduce on-site carbon emissions, aligning with your environmental targets and tomorrow’s building codes.
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Unlock Incentives for Building Performance
Available incentives such as tax deductions, rebates, and grants can help lower the initial cost of energy efficiency and equipment upgrades. They can also help offset the capital expense of HVAC systems, building automation, electrification, or renewable energy installations.
Trane Applied Commercial Heat Pump Chillers and Systems
Electrification of heat requires reimagining thermal management and thinking differently about system design. Trane understands the broad range of aspects that are necessary to heat your building, starting with your chiller.
Trane Ascend™ Air-Cooled Chiller
Efficient, reliable, and quiet cooling with Trane ACS 140-230 ton chillers. Ideal for sustainable performance.
Trane Ascend™ Air-Cooled Chiller with Integrated Free Cooling
Trane® Ascend™ ACR with integrated free cooling, engineered for high-density environments. Exceptional efficiency and rapid restart.
Trane Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller
Maximize cooling efficiency and reduce costs with Trane’s Air-Cooled Magnetic Bearing Chiller. Ideal for data centers, it offers advanced control and sustainability. Request a quote today!
Ascend™ Air-to-Water Heat Pumps
Trane ACX air-to-water heat pumps offer efficient heating and cooling for commercial needs, with capacities from 80-230T and temps down to -15°F.
Trane Air-Cooled Scroll Chiller
The CGAM air-cooled scroll chiller offers the perfect combination of flexibility, efficiency and low noise. Available in sizes ranging from 20 to 130 tons with a compact footprint, the CGAM is one of the quieter air-cooled chillers available today. Multiple levels of efficiency to choose from allow you to comply with your local code requirements.
Discover the Sintesis™ Air-Cooled Chiller, surpassing ASHRAE 90.1-2016 standards with low-GWP refrigerant for efficient, quiet, and reliable cooling.
Thermafit™ Modular Chillers and Heat Pumps
The Thermafit™ TACW Chiller offers compact, modular design, ultra-quiet operation, and high performance with low-GWP refrigerant. Capacity: 65-135T per module.
Thermafit™ Air-Cooled Modular Chillers
Thermafit AMC Chiller: Modular, air-cooled efficiency with 15-80T capacity per module, advanced heat recovery, and flexible design for optimal comfort.
Thermafit™ Modular Water-Source Multi-Pipe
Thermafit™ Modular Water-Source Multi-Pipe: Simultaneous heating/cooling, 30-60 ton capacity, modular design for flexibility and efficiency.
Thermafit™ Modular Water-to-Water Modular Heat Pump Chiller
Efficient, all-electric Thermafit™ Water-to-Water Modular Heat Pump for heating and cooling. Ideal for geothermal and sustainability.
Thermafit™ Modular Air-to-Water Heat Pump System
Trane Thermafit™ Modular Heat Pumps offer all-electric heating, 30 tons of cooling, precise temperature control, and enhanced energy efficiency. Discover more today!
Thermafit™ Modular Water-Cooled Chillers
Thermafit™ MWC Chiller: Modular, energy-efficient water cooling with low-GWP refrigerants, optional heat recovery, and flexible design.
Thermafit™ Modular Air-Source Multi-Pipe
Thermafit™ MAS Multi-Pipe: Flexible, modular solution for simultaneous heating and cooling. Scalable up to 10 modules, highly efficient.
Thermafit™ Modular Air-Cooled Split System
Thermafit Air-Cooled Split System Model MAR offers efficient cooling with a modular, space-saving design. Operates in sub-zero temps, capacity 15-80T.
Air-to-Water Cascade System for High Temperature Heating
A heat pump cascade system cost-effectively extends high efficiency heat pumps into higher temperature ranges. Explore the Trane cascade HVAC system.
FAQs
Your frequently asked questions about heat pump chillers, answered.
- Heat Recovery (Heating while cooling): Heat pumps with heat recovery capabilities are an efficient method for heating while cooling, as they recycle waste heat generated during the cooling process.
- Heat Pump (Heating or cooling): Heat pumps with or without an option for a reversing valve can offer heating or cooling.
- Multi-Pipe (Any combination): Heat pumps with 4 or 6 pipes enable heating, cooling, or both at the same time as thermal loads fluctuate, allowing you to control to a leaving hot water and cold water setpoint simultaneously.
A chiller with heat recovery can still be referred to as a heat pump chiller.
A traditional heat pump can reverse the refrigeration cycle by utilizing a reversing valve to switch between heating and cooling modes. A heat pump chiller with heat recovery is designed to recover waste heat generated during the cooling process and repurpose it for heating applications. The chiller does this by capturing the heat that would otherwise be expelled to the environment during the cooling process and uses it to heat water or air for other uses.
In summary, while a heat pump chiller with a reversing valve can switch between heating and cooling modes, a heat pump chiller with a heat recovery option captures and reuses waste heat generated during the cooling process to provide heating, helping to enhance overall energy efficiency.
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