Trane SYS-APM001-EN manual Loads, Air-cooled or water-cooled efficiency

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Primary System Components

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Another advantage of an air-cooled chiller is its delivery as a “packaged system.” Reduced design time, simplified installation, higher reliability, and single-source responsibility are all factors that make the factory packaging of the condenser, compressor, and evaporator a major benefit. A water-cooled chiller has the additional requirements of condenser-water piping, pump, cooling tower, and associated controls.

Water-cooled chillers typically last longer than air-cooled chillers. This difference is due to the fact that the air-cooled chiller is installed outdoors, whereas the water-cooled chiller is installed indoors. Also, using water as the condensing fluid allows the water-cooled chiller to operate at lower pressures than the air-cooled chiller. In general, air-cooled chillers last 15 to 20 years, while water-cooled chillers last 20 to 30 years.

To summarize the comparison of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, air- cooled chiller advantages include lower maintenance costs, a pre-packaged system for easier design and installation, and better low-ambient operation. Water-cooled chiller advantages include greater energy efficiency (at least at design conditions) and longer equipment life.

Loads

In comfort-cooling applications, cooling loads are often satisfied by air handlers equipped with coils to transfer heat from the conditioned space air to circulating chilled-water. Air is cooled and dehumidified as it passes across the finned surface of the cooling coils. Since the psychrometric process of conditioning air takes place at the coils, selection of the optimum coil size and type from the wide variety available is important for proper system performance.

Some specialized process loads do not involve cooling air. Instead, they may involve heat transfer directly within a piece of process equipment, such as the cooling jacket of an injection-molding machine.

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Chiller System Design and Control

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Contents May Page Chiller System Design and Control Preface Contents 100 Chiller Primary System ComponentsChiller evaporator Primary System ComponentsEffect of chilled-water flow rate and variation Effect of chilled-water temperatureWater-cooled condenser Effect of condenser-water temperatureEffect of condenser-water flow rate Air-cooled condenser MaintenanceAir-cooled versus water-cooled condensers Packaged or Split System?Energy efficiency Low-ambient operationAir-cooled or water-cooled efficiency LoadsTwo-way valve load control Three-way valve load controlFace-and-bypass dampers Variable-speed pump load controlChilled-water pump Chilled-Water Distribution SystemPump per chiller Distribution pipingManifolded pumps Constant flow system Pumping arrangementsCooling tower Condenser-Water SystemPrimary-secondary system Variable-primary systemEffect of load on cooling tower performance Condenser-water pumping arrangementsEffect of ambient conditions on cooling tower performance Single tower per chillerChiller control Unit-Level ControlsRecommended chiller-monitoring points per Ashrae Standard Centrifugal chiller with AFD Centrifugal chiller capacity controlAFD on both chillers Small Chilled-Water Systems 1-2 chillers Application ConsiderationsVariable flow Application Considerations Constant flowCondensing method Number of chillers Application ConsiderationsParallel or series Part load system operationManaging control complexity Mid-Sized Chilled-Water Systems ChillersPreferential vs. equalized loading and run-time Large Chilled-Water Systems + Chillers, District Cooling Large chilled-water system schematicPipe size PowerWater Limitations of field performance testing Chiller performance testingChiller Plant System Performance ControlsSYS-APM001-EN SYS-APM001-EN Guidance for Chilled- and Condenser-Water Flow Rates System Design OptionsStandard rating temperatures Chilled-Water TemperaturesSystem Design Options Chilled- and Condenser-Water Flow Rates Condenser-Water TemperaturesStandard rating flow conditions System Design Options Selecting flow rates Low-flow conditions for cooling tower Base Case Low Flow DP2/DP1 = Flow2/Flow11.85System summary at full load Total system power Component Power kW Base Case Low FlowChilled water system performance at part load Coil response to decreased entering water temperatureCooling-tower options with low flow Entering fluid temperature, F CSmaller tower System designSame tower, smaller approach ΔT2 = 99.1 78 = 21.1F or 37.3 25.6 = 11.7CSame tower, smaller approach Present Smaller Approach Same tower, larger chillerRetrofit capacity changes Larger Present Chiller Same tower Retrofit opportunitiesCost Implications Misconception 1-Low flow is only good for long piping runs Misconceptions about Low-Flow RatesKWh SYS-APM001-EN Parallel Chillers System ConfigurationsParallel chillers with separate, dedicated chiller pumps System ConfigurationsSeries chillers Series ChillersHydraulic decoupling Primary-Secondary Decoupled SystemsCheck valves Production loop System Configurations ProductionDistribution-loop benefits of decoupled system arrangement System Configurations DistributionCampus CommonTertiary or distributed Tertiary pumping arrangement Decoupled system-principle of operationFlow-based control Temperature-sensingFlow-sensing Adding a chiller Multiple chilled-water plants on a distribution loopSubtracting a chiller Double-ended decoupled system Pump control in a double-ended decoupled systemChiller sequencing in a double-ended decoupled system Other plant designs Variable-Primary-Flow SystemsOperational savings of VPF designs Advantages of variable primary flowDispelling a common misconception Chiller selection requirementsFlow, ft.water Flow rate Flow-rate changes that result from isolation-valve operation Managing transient water flowsSystem Configurations Effect of dissimilar evaporator pressure drops System design and control requirementsAccurate flow measurement Bypass flow control Chiller sequencing in VPF systemsFlow-rate-fluctuation examples Adding a chiller in a VPF systemSequencing based on load Subtracting a chiller in a VPF systemSelect slow-acting valves to control the airside coils Other VPF control considerationsConsider a series arrangement for small VPF applications Plant configurationChiller selection Guidelines for a successful VPF systemBypass flow Plant configurationChiller sequencing Airside controlChilled-Water System Variations Heat RecoveryCondenser Free Cooling or Water Economizer Plate-and-frame heat exchangerRefrigerant migration Chilled-Water System VariationsWell, river, or lake water Refrigerant migration chiller in free-cooling modePreferential loading parallel arrangement Preferential LoadingSidestream plate-and-frame heat exchanger Preferential loading sidestream arrangementChilled-Water System Variations Sidestream with alternative fuels or absorptionSidestream system control Preferential loading series arrangementSeries-series counterflow Series-Counterflow ApplicationEvaporators Unequal Chiller SizingCondensers Low ΔT Syndrome System Issues and ChallengesAmount of Fluid in the Loop Chiller response to changing conditions System Issues and ChallengesSystem response to changing conditions ExampleMinimum capacity required ContingencyType and size of chiller Alternative Energy Sources System Issues and Challenges Location of equipmentWater and electrical connections Ancillary equipmentAlternative fuel Plant ExpansionThermal storage Applications Outside the Chiller’s Range Retrofit OpportunitiesFlow rate out of range Precise temperature control System Issues and Challenges Temperatures out of rangePrecise temperature control, multiple chillers System Controls Chilled water reset-raising and loweringChilled-Water System Control Chilled-water pump controlSystem Controls Critical valve reset pump pressure optimizationNumber of chillers to operate Minimum refrigerant pressure differential Condenser-Water System ControlVFDs and centrifugal chillers performance at 90% load Chillers DifferenceCooling-tower-fan control Condenser-water temperature controlChiller-tower energy consumption Chiller-tower energy balanceChiller-tower-pump balance System Controls Variable condenser water flowEffect of chiller load on water pumps and cooling tower fans Decoupled condenser-water systemCDWP-2 Failure recovery Failure RecoveryConclusion Glossary Pumps system GlossaryGlossary Plant. Idea 88th Annual Conference Proceedings 1997 ReferencesEngineering July References102 Ashrae IndexIndex 105 106 Page Trane

SYS-APM001-EN specifications

The Trane SYS-APM001-EN is an advanced control system designed for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) applications, specifically tailored to enhance energy efficiency and system performance. This comprehensive solution integrates cutting-edge technologies to optimize climate control in commercial and industrial environments.

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Energy efficiency is a hallmark of the SYS-APM001-EN, as it implements sophisticated algorithms to optimize system operation. These algorithms adjust equipment performance in real-time based on current conditions, thereby reducing energy waste and lowering operational costs. The system is designed to support multiple energy-saving strategies, including demand-controlled ventilation and optimal start/stop scheduling.

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In conclusion, the Trane SYS-APM001-EN is an innovative HVAC control solution that emphasizes user experience, data-driven decision-making, and energy efficiency. With its advanced features and technologies, it is an essential tool for optimizing building performance and enhancing occupant comfort while reducing environmental impact.
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