Design refrigeration systems with confidence

ACTROL Virtual Engineer makes it simple to calculate heat loads, match equipment and size pipework quickly and accurately from anywhere.

ACTROL Virtual Engineer

Keep projects moving while saving time and reducing specification risk. ACTROL Virtual Engineer streamlines refrigeration system design from start to finish with the ability to calculate heat load, select matched condensing units and evaporators, and get pipe sizing recommendations in one connected workflow.

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Calculate the right heat load

Enter your room details, product storage requirements and site conditions. Virtual Engineer calculates the refrigeration load using proven engineering principles.

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Get the right equipment, automatically

Based on your heat load requirements, ACTROL Virtual Engineer matches compatible condensing units and evaporators from our refrigeration range.

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Select your pipework

Get pipe sizing recommendations that align with your selected equipment and system requirements — making it easier to design your entire system, from start to finish.

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Start your project with confidence

Share your recommended equipment list with your local branch manager to get a quote and place your order. Move from selection to purchase with speed and ease.

Built for refrigeration engineers

Reduce design time, remove guesswork and improve specification accuracy to keep your projects moving.

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Fast and accurate

Step-by-step inputs make sure nothing gets missed, with calculations backed by ACTROL’s proven engineering logic.

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Get time back in your day

No spreadsheets. No back and forth. Just fast, accurate specs – plus the ability to save, edit and duplicate jobs to move even quicker next time.

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Expert review on call

Complex job? Have an ACTROL Application Engineer personally review your design and give feedback and recommendations.

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Works wherever you do

Use it wherever the job takes you. ACTROL Virtual Engineer works on a laptop, tablet or phone. So you can use it on-site, or at your desk.

Frequently asked questions

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Features and functionality

Equipment selection

Stock and pricing

Engineer review

Access and account management

Design your next system faster

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