Technology

Cooling Tower Direct Drive Motors Lead to Energy Efficiency Gains

By Sean Mullins, Product Manager – Laminated Frame Motors, ABB

Across industries, operators are adopting cooling tower direct drive (CTDD) motor technology. In particular, permanent magnet (PM) direct drive motors are delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, cleanliness and maintenance reduction. The change is more than a component swap; it represents a new approach to cooling tower design that reduces operating costs, supports environmental goals and improves reliability.

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Why Use Modular Chillers?

By Mark R. Rogan, PE, CEM, REP, CBCP, GBE, Director of Product Management, ClimaCool Corporation

The initial reason the modular concept took hold was a frequent lack of space when it came time to replace a large chiller. Often, these chillers were installed in a confined mechanical room in the basement at the beginning of construction, and the building was then built around it. There was barely enough room to get people to the chiller for maintenance, let alone replacing the chiller itself.

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Challenges and Benefits of Digital Optimization for Chiller Plants

By Terri Perrin and Kiran Waghmare Mech. Eng., MEng, Global Product Manager, Johnson Controls

Using a combination of predictive analysis and historical information helps companies make sound decisions relating to CUP operations. Ever-changing loads, weather and utility prices combine with hundreds of components that all impact energy efficiency. While previous strategies focused on individualized equipment efficiency and automation, CUP optimization considers the complete system.

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Challenges and Benefits of Digital Optimization for Chiller Plants

By Terri Perrin and Kiran Waghmare Mech. Eng., MEng, Global Product Manager, Johnson Controls

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Danfoss Turbocor Celebrates New Factory Opening

By Bill Smith, Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Magazine

Danfoss Turbocor held a grand opening of its new 145,000-square-foot production facility in Tallahassee, Florida, on May 29, 2024. The $62 million investment will double the manufacturing capacity for Turbocor oil-free centrifugal, magnetic-bearing, variable-speed compressors, with the ability to expand capacity even further. This report will recap the celebration and plant tour while sharing perspective from the attendees and host.

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Holistic Controls for Superior Cooling Systems Efficiency, Part 2

By Clayton Penhallegon, Jr., P.E., Integrated Services Group

This article explores the distinction between standard system controls and holistic controls for highly efficient process cooling systems. Examples of high performance controls features and implementations are provided, and screening questions are listed for initial investigation of existing system and potential new systems.

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Houston’s S&S HVAC Equipment

By Terri Perrin

Back in the 1980’s, when most female high school students may have been dreaming of becoming a teacher, a nurse or other more traditional ‘female’ roles, Angela Sherman had her heart set on becoming a sales engineer and running her own business.

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The 2024 Cooling Technology Institute Annual Conference

By Bill Smith, Associate Content Manager, Chiller & Cooling Best Practices Magazine

The 2024 Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) Annual Conference for manufacturers, owner-operators, and suppliers of heat rejection equipment (i.e., cooling towers, adiabatic coolers and dry coolers) was held Feb. 4 – 8 at the Westin Galleria in Houston, TX. This article will share some updates to CTI standards and acceptance test codes, synopsize the event’s educational curriculum, share perspective, and highlight products and services offered by a sampling of firms at the event’s trade show.

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