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LG Electronics Launches Air-Cooled, Oil-Free Inverter Turbo Chiller for AIDC

LG Electronics has unveiled an air-cooled, oil-free inverter turbo chiller that combines magnetic levitation bearings, refrigerant-based pre-cooling, and a modular piping package, designed to meet the cooling demands of AI data centers.

Release Date2026-09-20
Project SiteSouth Korea · Project location undisclosed
Parties involvedLG Electronics HVAC
Current StageProduct launch, individual orders, and on-site implementation have not been confirmed.

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01September 20, 2026: Announcement of an Air-Cooled, Oil-Free Inverter Turbo Chiller for AIDC
02Maglev bearings, refrigerant-based pre-cooling, and R-513A refrigerant
03Provides ISO-compliant containerized distribution modules and anomaly detection capabilities
04NPLV, power savings, and 180-second recovery figures are product performance and comparative values provided by the manufacturer.
05Information regarding project sites, customers, supply contracts, and operational performance is not disclosed.

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This launch signals LG Electronics’ expansion of its AIDC cooling portfolio with air-cooled turbo chillers, which offer higher capacity than existing screw chillers. With an NPLV improvement of over 20% and additional annual power savings of approximately 30% compared to water-cooled pre-cooling, and restoration of rated cooling capacity within 180 seconds after a power outage are figures based on the product and comparison conditions provided by LG Electronics; they do not represent actual PUE, annual power savings, or guaranteed values for data centers. The built-in UPS for product control and circulation is separate from the data center facility’s UPS capacity. While the R-513A refrigerant, ISO-standard container-type water distribution modules, and anomaly detection features are confirmed as part of the product configuration, information regarding project sites, customers, contract values, supply agreements, and installation and operational performance has not been disclosed. Therefore, the physical centers, maps, power capacity per center, IT load, UPS, and PUE remain unchanged.

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Cross-reference with LG Electronics press releases and official product documentationLG Electronics Launches Air-Cooled, Oil-Free Inverter Turbo Chiller for AIDC2026-09-20 · Open original text ↗

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