Frick® Intercoolers

12–96 Inch Diameter – Up to 146 Inch Length

Frick Vertical Intercoolers Vessels
The Frick® Vertical Intercooler (VI) desuperheats booster compressor discharge gas prior to entering the high stage compressors. At times the intercooler may also serve as a suction accumulator for high temperature loads.

Intercoolers may also be designed with internal pipe coils for subcooling high pressure liquid refrigerant.
  • The Frick® intercooler is designed and rated for the specified refrigerant and operating conditions.
  • All nozzle connections are sized according to industry standard criteria based on the refrigerant and specified operating conditions.
  • Frick® Coolware software allows custom rating of the intercooler with various refrigerants, nozzle sizing based on maximum vessel capacity or specific capacity and modification of the nozzle locations (based on limitations)
  • The intercooler vessel and components are abrasively cleaned prior to assembly assuring a clean interior and maximum adhesion of the final exterior paint system.
  • The finished vessel is pressure tested to assure the integrity of all welds. It is vacuum dehydrated and finally charged with a 15 psi nitrogen charge for shipment and storage.
  • An internal pipe coil may be supplied for subcooling high pressure liquid refrigerant.
 
 
  • Codes: Designed and constructed per ASME, Section VIII (latest addenda) and the Manufacturer’s Data Report registered with the National Board.
  • Design Pressure: Vessels intended for ammonia (R-717) duty are designed for a 250 psi pressure rating (300 psi on 24 inch and smaller). Alternate design pressure ratings are available
  • Special Treatment: Post-weld heat treatment is standard for ammonia vessels
  • Cleanliness: Pressure vessel shell material and components are abrasively cleaned prior to assembly
  • Exterior Finish: High-quality, corrosion-resistant, long-lasting epoxy paint
  • Quality Check: Vessels are pressure tested for integrity and leak checked
  • Prep for Shipment: Finished vessels are vacuum dehydrated and charged with 15 psi of nitrogen for shipment and storage
 
 
Frick Vertical Intercooler (VI) Chart