Chiller Plant and Uses
A Water-Cooled Chiller plant is an essential component of many large- scale cooling systems used in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Here's an overview of what it is and its uses:.
A Water-Cooled Chiller plant is a centralized system that uses water to remove heat from a process or a building and then rejects that heat into the atmosphere via a cooling tower.
How it Works
1. Cooling Cycle: The chiller cools water to a desired temperature, typically between 4-7°C (39-45°F). This chilled water is then circulated through the building to AHUs or fan coil units (FCUs), where it absorbs heat from the air and cools the building.
2. Heat Rejection: The water that has absorbed heat is then returned to the chiller, where the heat is transferred to the refrigerant. The refrigerant carries the heat to the condenser, where it is transferred to water circulating to the cooling tower. The cooling tower then releases the heat into the atmosphere.