Do low pressure chillers use both air- and water-cooled condensers?

Low pressure chillers are designed to use a specific type of refrigerant and operate efficiently at lower pressures. These chillers typically utilize water-cooled condensers because water has a higher heat capacity and can effectively remove heat from the refrigerant in the condenser, facilitating better cooling performance in many commercial applications.

In general, while there are both air-cooled and water-cooled chillers available in the market, low pressure chillers specifically tend to be associated with water-cooled systems. Air-cooled condensers, which transfer heat from the refrigerant to the air, are often used in medium and high pressure systems where space and environmental factors allow for such installations. However, it is less common for low pressure chillers to utilize air-cooled condensers, primarily due to performance optimization and operational efficiency.

Therefore, stating that low pressure chillers do not use both air- and water-cooled condensers is accurate, as their primary design typically focuses on water-cooled systems.