FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should I think about when selecting a cooling system?

2. How can I compare cooling system alternatives?

3. What is EER, SEER, and COP and what do they mean in cooling system economics?

4. How do most electric chillers work?

5. How do absorption chillers work?

6. How do desiccant systems work?

7. How do reciprocating compressors work?

8. What are some of the low-cost things I should do to reduce CFC costs in my cooling equipment?

9. When should I consider replacing or retrofitting my old chiller that uses CFCs?

10. What are the special cooling requirements for data centers and computer rooms?

11. Where and when would thermal storage be worth consideration?