Trane Technologies launched the HSWE magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller for the Asia Pacific market, engineered specif

Trane Technologies announced the launch of the HSWE magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller, developed specifically for the Asia Pacific market to address the demanding cooling needs of data centers and other high-performance applications. Bruce Zhongping Gu, Vice President of Engineering and Technology for Trane Technologies Asia Pacific, stated that the HSWE represents an important milestone, emphasizing that the regionally developed water-cooled magnetic bearing technology platform was created to address the evolving needs of Asia Pacific customers, particularly the extreme performance demands of modern data centers.

The HSWE achieves a full-load coefficient of performance of up to 7.3 under China's GB standard and an AHRI IPLV of up to 12.3. Since electricity typically accounts for approximately 88.5 percent of a chiller's total lifecycle cost, the unit's high efficiency translates into substantial operational savings for building owners and operators. The chiller is designed with readiness for next-generation HFO refrigerants, helping customers prepare for evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements. Its ultra-quiet operation, with noise levels as low as 73 dB(A), makes it suitable for noise-sensitive environments such as hospitals and commercial buildings.

For data center applications, the HSWE offers a cooling capacity range of 500 to 1,250 RT for standard applications and 600 to over 1,500 RT for data center installations. The unit supports a maximum leaving chilled water temperature of up to 35 degrees Celsius, enabling integration with waterside economizer and free cooling systems. In mission-critical environments, the HSWE can restart within 25 seconds after power restoration and achieve full load within two minutes, significantly reducing the risk of server overheating and business interruption.

The unit is equipped with the AdaptiView controller, which integrates multiple patented control logics including adaptive control, feedforward control, and variable primary flow compensation. This represents the successful application of adaptive refrigerant flow control on a centrifugal platform, enabling precise chilled-water temperature control and stable output under changing loads and variable-flow conditions to support energy-saving strategies in high-performance buildings and data centers.