Trane SYS-APM001-EN manual Conclusion

Conclusion

It is vital to have a clear understanding of chilled-water system concepts and their application. There is nothing particularly complex about the principles involved. Instead, system design is simply a matter of exercising a few key rules of applied physics.

A myriad of choices are available for the design and operation of chilled-water systems. These choices include flow rates, temperatures, system configurations, and control options. After determining the needs and wants of the building owner and chiller plant operator, judicious use of these choices allows designers to provide solutions that add real value. When applying the principles in this manual, it is important to remember the following rules:

Rule 1. Strive for simplicity. Simple does not always mean using the fewest components. Simplicity is usually elegant in its ability to be universally understood.

Rule 2. If the system designer can explain how a design works, there is a good chance that the system will function well. If the designer can’t explain how the design works, there is no chance that the system will operate efficiently.

Rule 3. If the system operator understands the designer’s explanation of how the system works, there is a good chance that the system will work. If the system operator doesn’t understand the explanation, there is no chance that the system will operate efficiently.

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