Chiller Design
Name a key advantage of Series Counterflow chiller configurations.
Higher DT, lower energy cost by splitting lift
The amount of work to cool the chilled water to the lowest temp and the highest condenser water temp
Dissolved
The point of lowest pressure, pump suction
Atmospheric
Why might two designs for the air side cooling for a chilled water plant be required?
hermetic vs. semi hermetic compressors
Which SSR owner gets the 2026 share price written on his DOME?
Billy Schlageter, aka Bad Boy Billy
What is SSR's preferred configuration for Heat Recovery Chillers
Double side stream
What is SSR's preferred glycol type?
Propylene
What relative temperature is low pressure condensate return?
~210 F
What standard is typically used to evaluate refrigerant concentrations of equipment etc.
ASHRAE 15
How long has SSR been 100% ESOP?
10 years
The term "LIFT" is used to describe what for a chiller plant systems.
The amount of work to cool the chilled water to the lowest temp and the highest condenser water temp
Where is the preferred location for an air separator in a closed loop system?
The point of lowest pressure, pump suction
What relative temperature is low pressure condensate return?
To remove O2 to reduce corrosion
For a steam boiler plant that makes heating water via convertors what heating source is recommended to be used to maintain minimum temperature in the boiler plant?
electric
What is our CEO's Favorite word?
AND