Glad you asked. It involves less ductwork, simpler duct runs, easier system expansion, less demolition if switching from constant volume to VAV, a maneuver for handling solar load shift, and more. For when to use it, why to use it, and how to design it, read on.
Using nearby water for cooling in industrial applications and then returning that water to the source is a traditional maneuver, but it can also damage local aquatic life and violate EPA regulations. Learn the costs and benefits of a few cooling towers configurations, along with tips for dealing with blowdown and effluent within the facility itself. By Joanna R. Turpin
The weather was cold and miserable on the Milwaukee Brewers' opening day, April 6, 2001. However, 42,400 fans easily forgot about that while sitting in comfort beneath the roof of