Understanding “Cause” and “Effect” is very important for Root Cause Analysis Most maintenance BestPractices are testing-based Refrigerant, oil and water testing In chiller systems, contaminants impact efficiency and capacity Why Test Fluids? Essential diagnostic tool Potential problems identified, monitored and corrected Want to find out more about chiller system fluid management? Contact Hudson’s Global Energy […]
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Tech Tip Tuesday – What is your chiller system maintenance program? Reactive or proactive?
All mechanical systems require periodic maintenance Lack of maintenance Operations severely impacted Chillers life decreases by 25% to 50% Reliability What are the predictive & preventive maintenance BestPractices? Chemistry-based solutions Performance evaluation Want to find out more about chiller system maintenance BestPractices? Contact Hudson’s Global Energy Services today at (845) 323-8591 or energy@hudsontech.com
Tech Tip Tuesday – Do you know how your chiller system operating costs impact your bottom line?
1,000 Refrigeration Tons chiller plant load Chiller System performance = 0.75 kW/ton Bundled power cost = $0.070/kWh Want to find out more about how your chiller operating costs are impacting your bottom line? Contact Hudson’s Global Energy Services today at (845) 323-8591 or energy@hudsontech.com
Tech Tip Tuesday – Why is chiller system management so crucial?
Chillers are the single largest energy consumer in most facilities Chillers can use up to 35% of a facility’s electrical usage Chillers can waste up to 30% in additional energy through inefficiency 15% chiller energy savings = 5% reduction of the energy bill Want to find out more about chiller management? Contact Hudson’s Global Energy […]
Tech Tip Tuesday – What’s Involved in an ASHRAE Level 1: Walk-through Analysis?
Assess building’s current energy cost and efficiency Identify no-cost/low cost measures Identify capital improvements that merit further consideration Conduct an initial estimate of costs and savings Report on findings When to Select a Level 1 Audit? When there is doubt about the potential opportunity To identify the buildings in a portfolio with the greatest savings […]
