Category: Global Energy News

Tech Tip Tuesday – What’s the Secret to Best-in-Class Chiller System Operations?

Install quality sensors Implement a calibration program Trend sensor data into BAS Confirm flows are optimized Lower ECWT to ARI recommendations or better Raise chilled water set point to highest allowable temperatures Sequence most efficient chillers as lead units Review refrigerant approaches with respect to load regularly for heat transfer issues Perform oil and refrigerant […]

Tech Tip Tuesday – Why Do Chiller Chemistry?

Test for contaminants, which impact current operations $$ and longer-term reliability $$$$ Identify potential issues and catastrophic failures that can be avoided at low upfront costs Incorporate conditional maintenance (as needed) versus scheduled maintenance and enhance reliability and performance Want to find out more about how to cut chiller operating costs using chiller chemistry? Contact […]

Tech Tip Tuesday – Are Your Chiller System Sensors Accurate?

If you haven’t calibrated them regularly, the answer is probably NO! And your data is only as good as the sensors. Here’s what the experts say to look for: Temperature sensors–accurate to 1/10 °F Delta pressure– accurate to 1/10 psig Water flows–accurate to within 1% Refrigerant pressures–accurate to within 0.5% Want to find out more […]

Tech Tip Tuesday – Why is Chiller Efficiency Important to Your Bottom Line?

Chillers can be the single largest energy consumer in most facilities Chillers can use up to 35% of a Facility’s electrical usage A 15% reduction in your chiller’s energy use = a 5% reduction in energy bill Chiller in-efficiency can easily add an extra 30% to your chiller operating costs. Want to find out more […]