Dometic debuts
Dometic Marine will be introducing a new variable capacity chiller plus large commercial models from its customisable range of Sea Xchange watermakers at this year’s Seawork International.
The Dometic watermaker systems use reverse osmosis technology to make potable water and are suitable for the most demanding marine applications from large yachts, petroleum support vessels, commercial ships and military vessels to offshore oil platforms, hotels, island applications and for other remote necessities.
The sea water reverse osmosis systems are available in a range of sizes to provide up to 20,000 gallons per day (GPD) of clean, pure water.
Paul Hickinbotham, Director EMEA – Sales and Administrations & Commercial Division, Dometic, said: “We can customise the Sea Xchange watermakers to suit the customer, allowing them to operate their vessels more efficiently as there is no need to carry fresh water supplies.
“Commercial offshore customers and customers in remote locations or on long trips consider a durable and reliable watermaker as an essential piece of equipment. Our commercial systems are designed and built to withstand the harsh marine environment.”
VARIABLE CAPACITY CHILLER
Dometic Marine is also introducing the award-winning VARC48 for the first time at Seawork International. Reducing energy costs for boat owners and the size of generator needed on-board, the Dometic VARC48 is the first chiller of its kind to adjust capacity output based on the current load demand.
The highly efficient variable capacity chiller is ideal for workboats and other commercial vessels, providing just the right amount of necessary cooling or heating, reducing energy consumption and stress on the boat’s generator.
Featuring a steady operation which maintains a more constant load on the generator, the VARC48 has a 1- to 4-ton (12,000 to 48,000 BTU) capacity and continuously adjusts itself to meet load demands. Instead of turning on or off, it speeds up or slows down as needed to produce more or fewer BTUs. In addition, there is no in-rush of current when starting, reducing demand on the entire electrical system.
Julien Lefeuvre, Head of Marine OEM – EMEA, Dometic, said: “Boat owners will find that with the VARC48, they use less power, require a smaller generator and have reduced maintenance on their electrical systems due to fewer starts and stops.”
The VARC48 has a compact footprint and features an innovative plumbing design to improve ease and flexibility of installation and maintenance. An optional high-resolution colour touchscreen provides users with a dynamic interface, system metrics and control.
Dometic Sea Xchange watermakers and the VARC48 will be on display on the Dometic Marine stand (A19) at this year’s Seawork International.
By Jake Frith
