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Why Magnetic levitation Technology Is Redefining Industrial Heat Pump Chiller

In the transition to energy-efficient and low-carbon industrial heating systems, industrial heat pumps have become an essential solution. Among the cutting-edge technologies driving this revolution is the magnetic levitation heat pump, offering unmatched efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance in large-scale applications.

Whether in food processing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, or wastewater treatment, magnetic levitation heat pumps are proving to be the next frontier in industrial thermal solutions.

What Is a Magnetic levitation Industrial Heat Pump Chiller?

A magnetic levitation heat pump is a type of industrial heat pump that uses oil-free, frictionless magnetic levitation in its centrifugal compressor. This innovation eliminates the need for mechanical contact or lubrication, resulting in:

1.Extremely high energy efficiency
2.Lower operational noise
3.Longer equipment lifespan
4.Minimal heat pump maintenance requirements

At its core, the system operates by transferring heat from a low-temperature source (e.g., water, air, wastewater) to a higher temperature output for process heating or domestic hot water generation.

RAETTS Maglev Heat Pump Chiller

Objects floating in the air are human dreams since ancient times, Magnetic suspension technique is a technology that uses magnetic force to overcome gravity to make objects levitate. Maglev turbo blower is a typical application of this technology.
RAETTS Maglev turbo blower adopts a high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor direct drive structure, which integrates the centrifugal impeller and the motor drive. lt detects the vibration of the rotor shaft and the space gap of the rotor shaft in real time through the built-in displacement sensor, and sends the obtained signal into the maglev bearing controller performs conditioning, analysis, and calculation to generate a control current, which is then input to the magnetic bearing winding coil to generate electromagnetic force, thereby realizing the suspension of the rotor shaft. RAETTS maglev turbo blower is equipped with maglev bearing, high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors and high efficiency ternary flow impeller, and adopts a high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor direct drive structure. High-efficiency inverter automatically adjusts the bearing speed in real time, realize automatic control and unattended. RAETTS maglev turbo blower adopts active levitation magnetic bearing, which is suspended before rotation after power on, no friction and no lubricating oil required. No energy loss due to the direct connection between the ternary flow impeller and the rotor, is a high-tech, green, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly product.

1. Heat pump chiller outstanding Energy Efficiency (COP up to 7.5), temperature difference up to 70℃

The first 4-stage magnetic levitation compressor achieve Coefficient of Performance (COP) values exceeding 7.5 in most applications, especially when paired with moderate source temperatures like wastewater or cooling tower return water.

This translates to:

  • 70% energy savings compared to traditional electric boilers or steam systems.
  • Rapid ROI in under 2–3 years for many industrial applications.
2. Oil-Free Operation

No oil means:

  • No oil management systems
  • No contamination risk in food or pharma applications
  • No heat exchanger fouling
  • No routine oil replacement or disposal

This ensures cleaner operation and higher system reliability.

3. Variable Speed and Load Flexibility

Thanks to intelligent VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) control, magnetic levitation heat pumps can adapt to real-time thermal loads, maintaining optimal performance across fluctuating conditions.

For example, in a dairy processing plant with seasonal production changes, the heat pump system automatically adjusts compressor speeds and refrigerant flow to maximize efficiency year-round.

 

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Maglev Heat Pump Chiller Applications

Core applications in the industrial field: replacing gas boilers and electric heating

Food and beverage processing: 85-95℃ hot water sterilization (pasteurization/UHT); hot water for cleaning, thawing, cooking and other processes (60-85℃), reducing energy consumption by 40-70%.

Textile printing and dyeing processing:Bleaching, dyeing, setting, and drying processes require high-temperature hot water at 80-90°C. This technology can recover waste heat from dyeing wastewater (approximately 30-50°C).

Electroplating and surface treatment:Plating tank heating, pickling, and degreasing require hot water at 70-85°C. Its non-corrosive and oil-free properties make it suitable for harsh environments.

Chemical and pharmaceutical:Reactor heating, raw material drying, and purified water preparation (requiring hot water above 80°C) utilize water-source heat pumps to recover waste heat from cooling water or wastewater, achieving cascade energy utilization.

Plastics and rubber processing:Mold heating and vulcanization processes (requiring hot water at 80-90°C) utilize variable frequency drive capabilities to precisely match temperature fluctuations.

Innovative Energy-Saving Scenarios

Industrial Waste Heat Recovery: Water-source high-temperature heat pumps recover factory cooling water (30-45°C), flue gas waste heat (40-60°C), or geothermal tailwater, heating it to 80-90°C for direct use in production, thus increasing waste heat value.

Steam System Complementary/Substitution: 90°C hot water is generated to replace low-pressure steam for heating or process applications (such as cleaning and preheating), reducing boiler load.

Agricultural Use: 70-80°C hot water is output from greenhouses for heating via floor heating or fan coil units, suitable for winter planting in cold regions. It also provides constant temperature heating for livestock farms and livestock insulation (requires high-temperature hot water circulation) without the risk of gas leaks. It can be used for drying grain, medicinal herbs, fruits, and vegetables (hot air temperature 60-85°C), saving over 50% energy compared to coal-fired drying and is pollution-free.

Commercial Heating and Domestic Hot Water (High-Temperature Upgrade Scenario)

Northern Coal-to-Electricity/Clean Heating: Replaces coal-fired boilers to provide heating water above 75°C for older residential communities, schools, and hospitals (especially suitable for radiator system retrofits).

Hotels/Hospitals/Swimming Pools: Provides high-temperature domestic hot water (60-85°C) or constant-temperature swimming pool water, avoiding the drawback of conventional heat pumps requiring auxiliary electric heating. Suitable for hospital surgical instrument sterilization and laundry steam preheating (90°C hot water partially replaces steam).

Regional Energy Station: Serves as a distributed heat source, providing a high-temperature hot water network for industrial parks, integrating renewable energy sources such as solar energy and wastewater heat.

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