The Overlooked Benefits Of District Energy Systems
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● District cooling is the process of centralising the production and distribution of cooling energy within neighbourhood or district.
● Through a network of underground pipes, it distributes cooling capacity i the form of chilled water from a centr source to multiple buildings.
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District Cooling System consists of the following components: ● Central Chiller Plant - produce chilled water for cooling requirements ● Distribution Network - distribute chilled water to multiple buildings ● Consumer Substation - interface with structures' own air-conditioning circuits 3
Benefits of a district cooling energy system
Energy efficiency ● As compared to conventional air-conditioning systems, District Cooling is an energy-efficient air-conditioning system that saves up to 35% energy. ● By using environmentally friendly chilled water instead of toxic ozone-depleting refrigerants, District Cooling System lowers the carbon footprint and increases energy efficiency.
Reduce air pollution ● Due to lower utilization of fossil fuels and fewer chances of accidental leaks, District Cooling System reduces both indoor and outdoor air pollution.
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Reduces global warming ● Reduces global warming caused by refrigerants, particularly hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, by eliminating the need for chillers and air conditioners in buildings.
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Economical benefits ● End-users would benefit from space savings at their location with centrally generated comfort cooling because there is no need for a chiller expense and stressing over chiller size or limit.
● The operation is also versatile since each building can control how much or how little cooling is required, and building owners can use the same electricity supplier, all while providing a comfortable, vibration-free environment.
● It also reduces the overall maintenance costs. Moreover, DCS is one of the low-cost cooling system available in the market.
● DCS is one of the most efficient cooling system in the modern age. ● Most metropolitan cities across the globe are using it. ● DCS technology must be promoted and implemented for large-scale projects as a solution for increasing air temperature in urban areas.
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