Selecting chillers, chilled water systems

Selecting the right chiller is generally dictated by capacity, and there are many philosophies on the best way to control, operate, and calculate system operational costs.

Learning objectives

1. Understand the variety of chiller options based on load requirements.
2. Learn to calculate a simplified cost/ton estimate for estimating chiller initial investment costs.
3. Know the appropriate calculations for determining chiller plant operational costs.