Donald Nurisso, P.E., Member and Jon Wintermeyer, P.E., Treasurer, ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter San Francisco

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.