GEA RTSelect 14.7 – Product Configuration and Engineering Software for Industrial Refrigeration and Heating Systems

GEA RTSelect is the official product configuration and engineering software for GEA Heating & Refrigeration Technologies, designed to simplify the selection, design, and ordering of industrial refrigeration and heating systems . The software enables engineers to choose from GEA’s full range of leading products—including screw and reciprocating compressors, packages, heat pumps, and chillers—to build systems that meet the specific heating and cooling requirements of any application .

The 14.7 version is the latest update to this platform. Building on the core functionality established in previous versions, this release introduces key enhancements, including an updated equipment database, an optimized calculation engine for transcritical CO₂ systems, and improved user experience. The software is available as a free download directly from GEA’s website.

Primary Users

GEA RTSelect 14.7 is designed for refrigeration engineers, HVAC system designers, contractors, and consultants who need to specify and configure industrial cooling and heating systems. It serves professionals who:

  • Design refrigeration and heat pump systems for cold storage, food processing, retail, and industrial applications

  • Select screw or reciprocating compressors, chillers, and complete packages from GEA’s extensive product portfolio

  • Optimize system performance for specific refrigerants (ammonia, CO₂, hydrocarbons, and synthetic refrigerants) and operating conditions

  • Generate accurate technical reports and quotations directly from the configuration software

  • Ensure compliance with energy efficiency standards and environmental regulations for natural refrigerants

Key Features & Capabilities

Intelligent Product Selection and Configuration

The core of RTSelect is its intelligent selection engine, which guides users through the process of choosing the optimal equipment for their application . The Project Wizard simplifies project planning by suggesting GEA products that best fit the user’s performance and budgetary requirements . Users can filter by refrigerant type, temperature range, motor power, and other parameters to refine their search.

Comprehensive Performance Calculations

RTSelect provides accurate calculations of real capacity, power consumption, COP (Coefficient of Performance), and overall system efficiency. These calculations are based on actual laboratory test data for GEA equipment, making them reliable for technical reports and project tenders . The software supports a wide range of refrigerants, including natural refrigerants like ammonia (NH₃) and CO₂, as well as hydrocarbons and synthetic refrigerants.

Integrated Documentation and Report Generation

The software provides access to all relevant technical documentation—including brochures, drawings, maintenance information, compliance certificates, oil lists, and operational manuals—directly from the interface . These documents are automatically customized to match the configured system. Once the design is complete, users can generate custom reports in PDF or Word format containing detailed component lists and technical performance data .

Direct Connection to GEA Sales Team

A key workflow feature is the ability to send the final configuration directly to the GEA sales team for verification, refinement, and official quotation . This reduces the gap between initial design and final order, streamlining the procurement process.

Product Templates

Users can save their designs as product templates, allowing them to reuse configurations for future projects without starting from scratch each time .

What’s New in GEA RTSelect 14.7

The 14.7 release introduces significant updates to enhance accuracy and usability:

Updated Equipment Database

The equipment database has been updated with GEA’s latest compressor and package series, including new screw and reciprocating compressor models introduced in recent years. This ensures that engineers have access to the most current product portfolio for their designs.

Optimized Calculation Engine for Transcritical CO₂ Systems

Given the growing adoption of transcritical CO₂ systems in cold storage and retail applications, the calculation algorithms for these systems have been rewritten. This update improves performance prediction accuracy, especially at high ambient temperatures, ensuring reliable system design for CO₂-based applications.

Enhanced User Experience

The 2026 release (version 14.7) includes refinements to the user interface and overall software experience, making the configuration process smoother and more efficient.