Reference Links to Optimizing Solutions
by Hartman, Carrier, Trane, and others as time allows.
http://www.hartmanco.com/innovate/loop/index.htm Thomas
Hartman's patented technology for chiller plant optimization.
http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/groups/public/documents/marketing/synopsis0301.pdf
A good paper on chiller plant optimization by Carrier with recognition
of the importance of colder condenser water improving efficiency but no
mechanisms for application of actual operational control.
http://www.trane.com/commercial/issues/environmental/short.asp
Trane's discussion of improving chiller plant efficiency begins with
"Evaluating chiller plant system efficiency requires expanded vision."
Under "How Low Should It Flow?" Trane discusses
condenser water flow and the possibility of using 2 gpm / ton vs the
typical design of 3gpm/ton
Under "Chiller-Tower Optimization" After a general
discussion of optimization possibilities Trane advises that "... Trane has
the product expertise and tools available to provide this optimization
strategy for specific applications." But will they tell you how it is
done?
http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan01/articles/hartman/hrtmn2.htm
An article by Thomas Hartman published at AutomatedBuildings.com
http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/jan01/articles/hartman/hrtmn.htm
Another article by Thomas Hartman published at AutomatedBuildings.com
http://www.onicon.com/
Accurate and reliable flow metering instrumentation.
http://www.spartan-pd.com/ Large and small flow control valves
with operators.
http://www.plant-maintenance.com/
Plant Maintenance Resource Center.
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