Chilled Water Aircon System
|
Air conditioning is a common term many
people have heard had of yet only a few know
about chilled water air conditioner models.
While it may sound new, chilled water
aircon's have been around for many years
(since the 70s) and can be found in
hospitals, learning institutions and
commercial outlets. It is mostly preferred
for hot climate areas and spaces that
require heavy output such as server firms.
These air conditioners are very efficient in
cooling superhot surroundings and feature
various characteristics you will not find in
conventional aircon systems. Here is a brief
description of chilled water aircon systems
including their features, how they work and
benefits.
How does it work?
As abovementioned, chilled water air
conditioners are not new in the market and
are found in most commercial places in the
US. In places like Singapore, these systems
can be found in residential buildings. In
fact, some places mandate the installation
of air conditioners that use chilled water
technology as part of the building codes.
Essentially, this system comes with various
features that result in exceptional energy
efficiency and ideal cooling for hot
climates. The mechanism chilled water air
conditioners use is quite simple to
understand. As the name suggests, these
systems use water rather than air to cool
your spaces. The system features a water
reservoir and a separate glycol mixture that
is distributed throughout your building
using pipes. Air handlers which work just
like traditional aircon's are also installed
in each room. Inside each air handler is a
running cooling coil over which the
coldwater is run. A fan is used to blow air
over the cooling coils to absorb the heat
and warm water goes back to the reservoir.
How does cooling occur?
Water is known to have 20 times cooling
efficiency when compared to air. When warm
air is blown through the cooling coils, it
loses heat to the water. Warm water is then
moved back to the reservoir and the process
repeats itself until the water in the
reservoir reaches a given temperature, which
then triggers chillers. Chillers are usually
fitted outside the house and are only turned
on to cool the reservoir back to cold
temperature that can cool your rooms. Once
the reservoir is back to appropriate
temperature the chillers automatically shut
off, which is another advantage of these
systems. Energy loss is reduced as much as
possible.
Advantages of chilled water air conditioners
The benefits of installing chilled water air
conditioners are quite obvious and
straightforward. They were initially used in
commercial buildings, server firms and
colleges where efficient cooling systems are
required. The main reason why these systems
are efficient in such areas is because water
cools faster and better than air. Chilled
water systems are now ideal choices for
homes and residential buildings. The unique
advantages of these systems include the
following.
Reduced energy bills -
Since water cools 20 times faster than air,
these systems will be able to cool you
spaces within a few minutes. With modern
advancements that include smart thermostats,
you can achieve energy efficiency by using
your aircon only when needed. The chilled
water systems are perfect for hot weather
and regions that are exposed to increased
heat levels such as server rooms and
kitchens. Although the reservoir is chilled
using chillers running on electricity, this
is only triggered when the temperature of
the reservoir go up past a given limit. They
have sufficient energy saving features and
the reservoir will seldom need chilling
since the water temperature drops
drastically at night.
Effective cooling -
In order to understand how effective water
is in cooling compare standing outside on a
day when the temperature is 35 degrees. It
may not feel too cold as compared to jumping
into a 35 degree swimming pool. With the
pool, you will immediately feel hypothermia.
The system is a closed loop that does not
allow water evaporation of any kind. It does
not only save energy but also saves water.
There is no water added to your environment
and you can still collect the water from
your condenser and use it to water your
plants.
Longevity -
Most chilled water cooling systems are
compact closed systems that require minimal
maintenance to keep running. They usually
come with lengthy warranty periods and can
serve you many years before they break down.
There are many other minor benefits of
chilled water aircon systems. They are your
ideal choice if you have large spaces to
cool or live in hot areas.
Installing chilled water aircon's
Many people are continuously getting
interested in chilled water air conditioner
systems. Finding models and systems intended
for residential buildings. There's several
aircon businesses that can install
chill-water aircon systems. Such businesses
have hallmarking attributes that can be used
to distinguish them from others. Some of the
things to evaluate when looking to install
chill-water air conditioners include the
following.
Reputation -
Businesses that have consistently met user
requirements and provided top quality
services will definitely have a good
reputation within the area. Looking through
comments and opinions from previous clients
will give you insights on how well any given
company will satisfy your needs.
Experience -
It is advisable to use the services of long
serving experienced companies that have
installed chilled water air conditioners for
a long time. Some new companies can still
meet your requirements. However, the
experienced companies probably have
streamlined services and boast profound
knowledge from their years of service. Other
elements to review include professionalism,
use of high quality materials, affordability
and quality guarantees. It is generally
advisable to choose credible licensed
businesses that are allowed to provide the
service in your area.
Conclusion
Chilled water air conditioners are becoming
very popular and the modern designs are
perfect for residential areas. However, they
need additional work of installing a water
reservoir and chillers outside the house.
Fortunately, this comes with the advantage
of spending less on energy bills and
maintenance. The systems also offer super
cooling regardless of the weather outside. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aircon Having Problem? We Are Your Aircon Solution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quality Air con
Servicing or Repair
at a Great Price!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
