Chillers and Towers - Page 2

Open-Loop Cooling Towers or Closed-Circuit Coolers?

Reducing water consumption in data center cooling applications

June 9, 2023

Despite their similar exterior appearance, cooling towers and closed-circuit coolers are very different pieces of equipment with distinct advantages and limitations. This is especially true when determining which option is best suited for a specific cooling application.

Increased Efficiency Helps Drive Commercial Market

ACHR NEWS sits down with ECM Technologies

Kyle Gargaro

May 18, 2023

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Michael Daly, chief technology officer, ECM Technologies, offers insights into the HVAC commercial market.

Cooling Chillers: A Primer

Experts discuss different chiller systems, their technologies, and applications

Matt Jachman

May 1, 2023

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Chillers use the principles of thermodynamics to remove heat from a conditioned space. But “chiller” is a broad term that encompasses system configurations, refrigeration technologies, and methods of rejecting captured heat. Experts take a closer look.

Project Files: Episode 58 — HVAC Treatment Keeps Art Museum Cool

ThermaClear treatment solution shows long-term energy savings, improved IAQ at Phoenix Art Museum

Maria Taylor

April 11, 2023

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The city of Phoenix sought an energy-efficient HVAC solution that would restore Phoenix Art Museum’s lost efficiency and improve the indoor climate for the museum’s specialized environment while also contributing to the city’s energy conservation goals.

Creative Composites Group Acquires Enduro Composites

March 13, 2023

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Creative Composites Group's acquisition of Enduro will add to CCGs suite of manufacturing capabilities and geographic reach.

The Surprisingly Heavy Burden of Metal Coils

In cooling towers, added weight isn’t just a problem for total rooftop weight; it also complicates maintenance.

Micah Curtis

March 9, 2023

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Polymer elements in cooling towers — or entire towers made of composite materials, like Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) — can reduce the weight by up to 50%.

Paths to Energy, Environment Design Water Conservation Credits for Evaporative Cooling Towers

Robert Downey Neal Walsh

February 13, 2023

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Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water, but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water usage, which in some places is a scarce resource.

HVAC Chiller Offerings: A Product Roundup

A look at some of the industry’s current chiller options

Hannah Belloli

October 25, 2022

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A product round-up of chillers on the market.

Solar-powered Evaporative Cooling Tower to Reduce Energy Costs

Ross Goldstein

September 2, 2022

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Renewable energy enthusiasts now have reason to celebrate: EVAPCO offers a solar-powered evaporative cooling tower. The SUN cooling tower is paired with PV panels to dramatically reduce energy consumption.