Evaporative Clean Water-Cooling Tower System | Trans Atlantic Preforms

Berg Chilling Systems Inc. is a global leader in industrial thermal process control solutions, specializing in custom-designed tank and cooling tower systems that deliver unmatched efficiency and performance across a variety of industries. With over 50 years of experience, Berg has developed a reputation for engineering reliable, energy-efficient systems for demanding sectors such as plastics manufacturing and chemical processing. Our systems are designed with robust components and smart controls to ensure long-term performance, energy savings, and simplified maintenance for critical operations.

Meeting Trans Atlantic Preforms’ Cooling Requirements

In 2024, Trans Atlantic Preforms partnered with Berg to upgrade its cooling infrastructure at a major PET preform manufacturing facility. The client's goal centered on maximizing energy efficiency, increasing system flexibility, and ensuring future scalability. Specifically, they required a centralized cooling system that could:

• Offload hydraulic and dryer loads from chillers to a clean water tower system
• Integrate a new high-efficiency water-cooled chiller with existing backup units
• Accommodate future production expansion with minimal system changes
• Achieve significant energy savings and qualify for energy efficient incentives

Berg's Tailored Cooling Solution

Berg delivered a custom-engineered cooling system that combines ambient cooling with high-efficiency components to optimize performance across all seasons:

• Custom Chiller Tank: Designed with multiple chiller and process pumps, allowing for lead/lag operation, redundancy, and future expansion.
• Clean Water Cooling Tower Tank: Featuring separated clean and dirty water wells with integrated filtration, dedicated pumps, and a plate-and-frame heat exchanger for hydraulic and dryer cooling.
• 300-Ton Evaporative Cooling Tower: Dual-fan design for redundancy and enhanced efficiency.
• 150-Ton Water-Cooled Chiller: Equipped with a variable-speed screw compressor and optimized for low kW/ton performance.
• Temperature Control Unit (TCU): Supporting mold temperature regulation.
• Advanced Controls: Integrated PLC system with touchscreen HMI for real-time monitoring and operational control.

See the Results in Action

Berg’s custom-designed cooling system helped Trans Atlantic Preforms cut energy consumption by 13%, contributing to a broader 25% reduction across their operations. This improvement translates to an estimated $250,000 in annual energy savings. The project also received a $300,000 energy efficiency incentive from Efficiency Nova Scotia.
Watch how Trans Atlantic Preforms improved efficiency and built a more sustainable operation with support from Berg and Efficiency Nova Scotia:

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About Berg Chilling Systems 

Berg custom designs, manufactures, installs, and services cost-effective chilling solutions for various applications and industries including food & beverage, manufacturing. Berg’s refrigeration experts know chilling down to the core. Putting the customer’s challenges at the heart of every design, Berg sales engineers apply unmatched energy management experience to create built up or skid mounted systems using both ammonia and synthetic refrigerants.  

Wherever unique cooling needs exist, in multiple industries and in varying environments around the globe, clients trust Berg expertise. Contact us today to find out more.