Increase your efficiency even with next-generation refrigerants

ABB offers a market-recognized portfolio of highly reliable products that cover the full power range required for chiller systems. With our inverters, customers can efficiently control compressors, pumps, and fans, optimizing energy consumption and system performance.

 

As the market shifts toward next-generation refrigerants, ABB’s inverter family is fully prepared to support these evolving application needs. In addition, our Ultra Low Harmonics (ULH) solutions help reduce both energy consumption and distribution network costs, delivering greater efficiency and reliability across the entire system.

Efficient, reliable and flexible compressor control with ABB wall-mounted drives

Discover how ABB wall-mounted drives help cooling and refrigeration compressors run more efficiently, reliably, and flexibly across demanding applications.

Optimize compressor performance in chiller systems

Learn how variable speed drives optimize chiller system performance by precisely controlling compressors, pumps, and fans, improving energy efficiency, reliability, and system-level control across a wide range of applications and operating conditions.

Explore the full application guide to learn how ABB variable speed drives, together with motors and control components, optimize chiller system performance, improve energy efficiency, and ensure reliable operation across compressors, pumps, and fans.

Explore chiller types

Data centers depend on chillers to manage the intense heat generated by servers around the clock. Integrated with CRAC and CRAH units, these systems maintain the optimal temperature and air quality needed for reliable performance. Upgrading to water-cooled HVAC systems with mechanical chillers can cut power use by up to 50%, improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs.

Chillers play a central role in modern HVAC systems by providing the chilled water that cools air across buildings, ensuring comfort for occupants. ABB supports both air- and water-cooled chiller applications with integrated motor control and protection solutions. These customized systems enhance the performance, reliability, and energy efficiency of your entire HVAC setup.

Key benefits

One product family

Chiller power outputs can range significantly. With its ACx580 variable speed drive family, ABB is able to cover all sizes required by the market. A single programming tool and the same parameter structure across all products facilitates maintenance personnel's work and streamlines inventory management for supplies and spare parts.

Improve energy efficiency

ABB's variable frequency drives optimize performance and increase machine efficiency as they directly control speed and pressure, eliminating obsolete mechanical adjustments. Through ABB Ability, you can view and share data collected from your drives and motors with our experts.

ABB's solution to new generation of refrigerants

ABB enables you to meet the challenge of using new refrigerants that may be flammable or explosive. ABB's portfolio of ACS variable frequency drives are certified according to the standards, and can therefore be used in these new applications.

Global support and service to avoid all concerns

ABB offers worldwide coverage through its service network. Predictive maintenance packages are also available, and through ABB Ability, data collected from PLCs, drives, and motors can be viewed and shared with our experts.

Low harmonics solution

ABB's ACSx80 Ultra Low Harmonics version variable frequency drives reduce THDI below 5% without adding additional equipment, saving up to 30% in the sizing of the distribution cabin and its cables. This optimizes both the sizing and the water consumption needed to cool the entire system.

Circularity and sustainability

ABB products are pioneers in cooling sustainability. Up to 95% of each unit can be recycled. An ABB drive can always be reconditioned, producing 50% less CO2 than manufacturing a new one.

Our offering

Motors & Generators

High-efficiency motors and generators that deliver energy savings, reliability, and productivity in demanding applications.

Drives

World-class drives, systems, and packages that improve energy efficiency, reliability, productivity, safety, and performance.

Services

Comprehensive services for motors, generators and drives. Improve performance, extend lifetime and reduce costs with expert support worldwide.

PLC Automation

Proven PLC technology that enhances productivity, reliability, safety, and connectivity across industries and infrastructure.

Traction

High-performance electric drivetrain solutions for rail, industrial vehicles, transport and beyond.