Energy conservation in ice skating rinks
An economic and energy analysis of ice rinks was made to examine the areas in which energy could be profitably conserved. The areas where new equipment could make a major reduction in energy use are: the use of waste heat for space heating, the installation of a low emissivity false ceiling to reduce radiant heat, the use of a load cycling controller to reduce refrigeration costs, and the installation of more efficient lighting systems. Changes in rink operating procedure that could cut energy use are: higher refrigerant temperatures, thinner ice, the use of colder resurfacing water, turning the compressors and pumps off at night, and reducing ventilation.
- Research Organization:
- Massachusetts Univ., Amherst (USA). Dept. of Chemical Engineering
- OSTI ID:
- 5070122
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/TIC-10289
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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