Donald Nurisso, P.E., Member and Jon Wintermeyer, P.E., Treasurer, ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter San Francisco
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Codes and Standards
June 1, 2002
Industrial Cool and Comfort
When cooling large industrial facilities that have high heat loads, substantial gains in efficiency can often be achieved by taking a new look at existing technologies (see "Slower Fans for Lower Costs," p. 36) and strategies. For example, lowering the entering condenser-water temperature (ECWT) to water-cooled chillers is a well-known strategy for reducing energy use.
By Donald Nurisso, P.E., Member and Jon Wintermeyer, P.E., Treasurer, ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter San Francisco