Energy that is recovered can be used in another part of the process or can be converted to “high value” electrical power. A technology that can achieve the latter is the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC).
Manufacturers are producing units that are more efficient, intelligent, and connected than ever before by incorporating increased motor efficiency, design improvements, and the utilization of energy recovery options.
The chiller standard will need to be adopted more on a state-by-state basis, making it highly unlikely it will be evident throughout the country by 2015.
Over the past few decades, the market for computer room and data center air handlers has exploded, prompting manufacturers to find solutions to their cooling needs.
The Series 1500 cooling tower’s Extreme Efficiency (XE) models are at least two times more efficient than the minimum requirements established in ASHRAE 90.1 and further reduce the unit’s operating cost, the company said.
The new AGZ-E family of air-cooled scroll chillers are ideal for use in small to midsized buildings, as well as critical facilities, like elementary schools, data centers, and hospitals.