Dear all,
The project we're working on will be cooled with centrifugal chillers. The Mechanical Engineer is suggesting installing a "Reserve refrigerant box", which is a cylinder containing the same refrigerant as the one of the chillers.
This box is piped to the chillers, and will serve as an "replenishment supply" in case there is any leakage from the chillers.
Our query is:
Do you think we should include this additional "reserve" refrigerants in this credit calculations?
Many Thanks
Ante Vulin
Sustainability ManagerYR&G
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June 21, 2012 - 12:13 pm
George, I would not consider the reserve refrigerant part of the required equipment charge, so I wouldn't include it in your calculations. The intent of the credit is to reward selection of equipment with efficient use of refrigerant.