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Chiller Plant Control
Chiller Plant Control
CONTROL
MULTIPLE CHILLER CONTROLS
By:
Michael J. Bitondo,
Mark J. Tozzi
Carrier Corporation
Syracuse, New York
August 1999
INTRODUCTION
The condenser water system differs from the evaporator (or, cooler) system in a number of ways. The condenser is an open-loop system, while the evaporator is
closed-loop. In addition, the condenser system is typically constant flow, while the cooler loop may be
variable flow.
Typically, the condenser system functions as follows:
the chiller requests that the condenser pump and
CONCLUSION
Understanding how multiple chillers interact and
work together in a chilled water system is critical for
anyone involved in designing, specifying or purchasing chiller-based HVAC systems. Knowledge of the
appropriate number and tonnage of chillers, as well as
how condenser systems and controls work, is a key
factor in arriving at the best solution for a given
application.
In addition, to thoroughly understand an application,
a comprehensive review of the many factors contributing to chiller efficiency should be considered.
These include geographic and climate conditions,
building load characteristics, anticipated operational
hours, economizer capabilities and predicted energy
drawn from auxiliaries such as pumps and cooling
towers. The Integrated Part Load Value (IPLV) formula, while helpful as a guideline, should not be relied
on to accurately represent a particular, multiple-chiller
installation.
SOURCES
Mark J. Tozzi, Product Manager, Systems Group
Commercial Systems and Services
Carrier Corporation
Phone: 315-433-4910
E-mail: mark.tozzi@carrier.utc.com
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