The Future of CFC Chillers
The Montreal Protocol mandates that all chillers operating on "outlawed" CFC refrigerants be replaced or reengineered for refrigerant changeouts by January 1, 2010. However, the size and cost of a chiller puts replacement at the top of everyone's list of "Things To Do Later." In fact, the Air Conditioning
Contracting Business interviewed five chiller executives to learn their perspectives on chiller replacements, and the global chiller industry of tomorrow.
Expansive & Expensive
The time, money, planning, and possible building modification required to replace a chiller has caused procrastination among many building owners who would much rather spend their time on other green building-related issues.
"A building manager prefers to address lighting, controls, and ventilation," says Hugh Crowther, vice president of engineering and product management for McQuay International, Minneapolis, MN.
In addition, make sure to read these articles:
- The big chill: how the CFC ban will affect hvac operations.
- The ongoing CFC controversy: if it's not the heat, it's the toxicity.
- Carrier to acquire chiller rentalcompany.
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- Convert or replace with confidence.
- Chillers in control.
- Non-electric chillers: safe alternative.
- YORK's MaxE[TM] Compound YK Chiller. (The Guide).
- Roosevelt University Chooses Tecogen Chiller for Optimal Cooling of Chicago Campus;...
- Chilling confrontation: sidestepping CFCs with ease.
- Carrier Commercial Showcases Highest Efficiency Chiller
- Market Profile: Chillers.
- Heat-Recovery Chillers: Worth the Cost?
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