Johnson Controls York M Multistage Centrifugal Compressor Global Manufacturing Center Unveiled in Wuxi
2024-08-17
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The global manufacturing center for M multi-stage centrifugal compressors is located in Wuxi, which is an important step for Johnson Controls to continue to invest in the Chinese market
The two innovative products have been unanimously recognized by industry experts, have broad application prospects, can achieve significant economic and social benefits, and the overall technical level has reached the international advanced level.
On August 15, 2024, Johnson Controls, a global company committed to smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, announced that the unveiling ceremony of the Johnson Controls York M multi-stage centrifugal compressor global manufacturing center was held at the Wuxi factory. The theme of the unveiling ceremony was "Leading the Future with Intelligence, Creating Extraordinary Quality".
Professor Li Xiaohu, Vice President and Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Refrigeration, said at the unveiling ceremony: "The unveiling of the Johnson Controls York M Multi-stage Centrifugal Compressor Global Manufacturing Center is a testament to Johnson Controls' strength and an important milestone in China's manufacturing industry's transformation toward smart manufacturing. It demonstrates the Chinese team's outstanding capabilities and potential in technological innovation, smart manufacturing and global market expansion. We firmly believe that under the leadership of companies like Johnson Controls, China's refrigeration industry will continue to scale new heights."
Anu Rathninde, President of Johnson Controls Asia Pacific, said: "The establishment of the York M multi-stage centrifugal compressor global manufacturing center in Wuxi is another important moment in the development of Johnson Controls in China. Based in China, Johnson Controls will continue to promote the innovation and application of global cooling and heating technologies, continue to support the high-quality development of the local industry, actively participate in the process of achieving sustainable development goals, and serve the world through China's smart manufacturing."
Further enhance local manufacturing capabilities
In order to achieve the "dual carbon" goal, China is making every effort to accelerate the adjustment of its energy structure. The "14th Five-Year Plan for Building Energy Conservation and Green Building Development" and other documents clearly point out that it is necessary to actively promote the application of energy-saving technologies such as heat pumps.
In recent years, Johnson Controls has continued to deepen its localization strategy in China, continuously increasing local R&D investment and talent training to enhance its technological innovation capabilities. Johnson Controls has also demonstrated strong manufacturing capabilities in China, especially in key product areas, such as the core components of M multi-stage centrifugal compressors, most of which have been purchased and produced in China.
Johnson Controls Wuxi Base is currently one of Johnson Controls' largest R&D centers in the fields of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and industrial refrigeration and heat pump solutions. With the official unveiling of the M multi-stage centrifugal compressor global manufacturing center, the Wuxi base has once again reached a new milestone, demonstrating Johnson Controls' emphasis on and commitment to the Chinese market, and marking that Johnson Controls will further consolidate and expand its influence in this field globally.
"The opening of the Johnson Controls York M multi-stage centrifugal compressor global manufacturing center is a leap forward in our local manufacturing capabilities and another important step in our efforts to deepen our presence in the Chinese market," said Lin Jian, vice president of Johnson Controls Global Product Manufacturing Operations Asia Pacific. "By establishing this global manufacturing center, we will be able to better integrate local resources and technical strengths to provide high-quality, efficient products and services to global customers."
Leading the future with intelligence and creating extraordinary quality
On the same day, the "high-temperature, large-displacement multi-stage centrifugal heat pump compressor" and "M series multi-stage centrifugal low-temperature refrigeration unit" produced by Johnson Controls Wuxi Factory were commissioned to be evaluated by the Science and Technology Evaluation Working Committee of the Chinese Society of Refrigeration. Professor He Yaling, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xi'an Jiaotong University, served as the leader of the expert group of the evaluation committee. The expert group members included: Professor Li Xiaohu, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Refrigeration, Professor Xi Guang, former Vice President of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Professor Zhang Hua, Vice President of Shanghai University of Technology, Professor Li Xianting of Tsinghua University, Researcher Tian Changqing of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Senior Engineer Wang Congfei, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Society of Refrigeration.
A group photo of the Science and Technology Evaluation Committee experts and Johnson Controls representatives at the evaluation meeting
In response to the market demand for high-temperature, large-displacement industrial heat pumps for low-GWP refrigerants, Johnson Controls York has developed a multi-stage centrifugal heat pump compressor series with 2-5 compression stages and inter-stage air replenishment, with a temperature rise of 120K, a water outlet temperature of 140℃, and a heating capacity of up to 30MW. It has also developed new high-efficiency, high-strength impeller blades with a circumferential three-section waveform profile on the non-working surface suitable for low-GWP refrigerants, which reduces flow resistance and improves the aerodynamic efficiency of the compressor. It adopts an innovative impeller fixing sleeve and locking ring keyless connection structure to ensure high stability of the rotor operation. It innovatively uses oil-free contact hydraulic couplings in this field, which reduces the main shaft diameter by 30% and reduces the shaft seal leakage rate by more than 50%.
Johnson Controls York high temperature large displacement multi-stage centrifugal heat pump compressor
In response to the market demand for large-capacity low-temperature refrigeration units using hydrocarbon natural refrigerants, Johnson Controls York has developed a low-temperature centrifugal refrigeration unit with 2-8 stages of compression and intermediate air replenishment, with an evaporation temperature as low as -70°C and a maximum cooling capacity of 20MW. It has developed a new type of thermosiphon economizer using thermosiphon gravity liquid supply and gas-liquid two-phase flow heat exchange technology, which reduces the tube-side cooling loss by more than 50% compared with the traditional design, increases the air replenishment volume between the compressor stages, and improves the refrigeration efficiency. It has developed a mixed oil ejector pump and a direct expansion oil cooling system, and the lubricating oil system is efficient and compact, which significantly reduces the circulating oil flow. The lubricating oil does not require water cooling and has stable operation, making it suitable for arid and water-scarce areas. It has developed an efficient pumpless drainage system that uses the pressure difference of the refrigeration system to complete the drainage, reducing the system energy consumption.
Johnson Controls York M Series Multi-stage Centrifugal Cryogenic Refrigeration Unit
The evaluation expert group listened to the report of the project team, reviewed the relevant materials, and after field investigation, questioning, defense and discussion, they believed that the "high-temperature, large-displacement multi-stage centrifugal heat pump compressor" and the "M series multi-stage centrifugal low-temperature refrigeration unit" have broad application prospects, can achieve significant economic and social benefits, and the overall technical level has reached the international advanced level.
As a pioneer in sustainable development and an active contributor to new quality productivity, Johnson Controls will continue to contribute to the development of China's high-end intelligent manufacturing. At the same time, it will also work with more industry ecosystem partners to help various industries move towards sustainable development goals.
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