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Title: CFCS and electric chillers: Selection of large-capacity water chillers in the 1990s

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5343250
 [1]
  1. Gilbert and Associates, Gloucester Point, VA (United States)

This handbook offers a single source of useful information for understanding CFC and HCFC phaseout issues and selecting large-capacity water chillers for cooling commercial buildings. It evaluates the performance of electric, absorption, and natural-gas-engine driven water chillers. An economic evaluation checklist and example are included, using the EPRI COMTECH screening tool. Peak shaving with gas chillers and load shifting with chilled water storage are examined. The handbook, written for a diverse audience, covers chiller hardware, function, performance, and typical installed costs. It provides guidelines and checklists for chiller selection, economic comparison, and operation and maintenance.

Research Organization:
Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States); Gilbert and Associates, Gloucester Point, VA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
EPRI; Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
OSTI ID:
5343250
Report Number(s):
EPRI-TR-100537
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English