What is a Vapour Absorption Chiller?

It's a thermally-driven cooling system that uses water/LiBr solution and heat (from steam, hot water, exhaust, or gas) instead of electricity to produce chilled water, drastically reducing energy costs.

Can BROAD chillers run on waste heat?

Yes, our absorption chillers can capture waste heat from industrial processes, generator exhaust, or boiler steam to provide free cooling, resulting in significant OPEX savings.

Do you provide after-sales service in India?

Absolutely. BROAD India provides comprehensive design consultation, commissioning, operator training, and 24/7 after-sales support with remote monitoring capabilities.

What is a Vapour Absorption Chiller?

It's a thermally-driven cooling system that uses water/LiBr solution and heat (from steam, hot water, exhaust, or gas) instead of electricity to produce chilled water, drastically reducing energy costs.

Can BROAD chillers run on waste heat?

Yes, our absorption chillers can capture waste heat from industrial processes, generator exhaust, or boiler steam to provide free cooling, resulting in significant OPEX savings.

Do you provide after-sales service in India?

Absolutely. BROAD India provides comprehensive design consultation, commissioning, operator training, and 24/7 after-sales support with remote monitoring capabilities.

Sustainable Chiller Innovations: Why VAM is t…

The industrial cooling sector is undergoing a massive transformation driven by the urgent need for sustainability and energy independence. At the forefront of this shift is the resurgence and modernization of Vapour Absorption Machine (VAM) technology. Let's explore the key innovations that are positioning VAMs as the future of sustainable industrial cooling.

1. Advanced Waste Heat Recovery

Modern VAMs have revolutionized how industries view "waste." The latest absorption chillers are engineered with highly sensitive generators capable of utilizing low-grade waste heat that was previously vented into the atmosphere. Whether it's jacket cooling water from diesel generators or low-pressure exhaust steam from chemical processes, VAMs can now capture this thermal energy and convert it into high-efficiency cooling, creating closed-loop energy ecosystems within industrial plants.

2. Zero-GWP Refrigerants

While the broader HVAC industry struggles to transition away from high-GWP synthetic refrigerants (HFCs), VAM technology has always utilized the ultimate sustainable refrigerant: Water. By using water (R-718) as the refrigerant and Lithium Bromide as the absorbent, absorption chillers have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of exactly zero. This inherent innovation completely bypasses regulatory phase-outs and compliance headaches.

3. Multi-Energy Integration

The newest class of VAMs features multi-energy capability. These chillers can simultaneously accept waste heat, solar thermal energy, and direct-fired natural gas, seamlessly switching between or blending sources based on real-time availability. This flexibility ensures uninterrupted cooling while maximizing the use of the cheapest or most sustainable energy source available at any given moment.

As industries face mounting pressure to decarbonize, these innovations make Vapour Absorption Chillers not just a cooling solution, but a critical pillar of corporate sustainability strategy.