Once the chiller has "captured" the heat, it needs to get rid of it. It transfers that heat to a second, separate loop of water that heads straight to the on the roof.
It sends "chilled water" (about 45°F) through the building to cool the air.
You might wonder why we don't just use big fans like a home AC unit. Hvac Water Chillers and Cooling Towers
For skyscrapers or hospitals, air-cooled systems would have to be impossibly large.
Inside the chiller, a refrigerant absorbs that heat from the water. 🏗️ The Cooling Tower: The Heat Rejector Once the chiller has "captured" the heat, it
Large buildings don’t just use "giant air conditioners." They use a tag-team system: and Cooling Towers.
The biggest enemy of this duo is Because cooling towers are open to the outside air, they act like giant air filters, catching dust and bugs. Regular water treatment is the "secret sauce" that keeps these systems from breaking down. You might wonder why we don't just use
Water-cooled systems generally use less electricity for the same amount of cooling. 🔍 Pro-Tip for Longevity