District Heating

Steam generation: can a heat pump be used?

As the role of the industries in global warming is increasingly acknowledged, the sustainability of steam generation is more and more discussed.
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District Heating

Denmark's renewable energy progress

A look at Denmark’s renewable energy progressreveals a transition over the last few decades that looks like an example in the current context of sustainability efforts. A closer look also reveals how this country has taken continuous steps towards sustainability over the last decades, showing just h[..]
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District Cooling

Maximizing chiller efficiency: some key strategies

Chiller efficiency represents a critical factor in assessing a cooling system’s performance as well as every chiller plant’s overall sustainability in both environmental and economic terms.
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Refrigeration

Understanding an ammonia chiller

As new environmental concerns and regulations appear, the ammonia chillerstands out among the many ways both science and the industry are looking to implement new strategies for cooling.
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District Heating, District Cooling

Heat pump for heating and cooling: how does it work in each case?

The potential of heat pumps for heating and cooling is increasingly understood and employed. The well-designed industrial heat pump has proven to be highly energy-efficient systems (providing up to three times more heat energy than the energy they consume). As a result, this piece of equipment is mo[..]
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Turbine Inlet Air Cooling

Combined cycle gas turbine: advantages and disadvantages

The combined cycle gas turbine has gained recent popularity as a reliable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly solution for electricity generation.
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Refrigeration

What is a centrifugal compressor and how does it work?

From power generation to refrigeration systems, the centrifugal compressor is living a golden age as a piece of equipment. In a context in which achieving the maximum efficiency has become a much sought-after target, the centrifugal compressor has become a key component of many systems. Here’s a loo[..]
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District Heating

District Heating Networks: a solution for the urban energy transition

The words District Heating Networks have become common in conversations about the urban energy transition. In fact, a multitude of initiatives on a global scale have gone beyond simply talking, putting the potential of District Heating Networks to work.
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District Cooling

How do magnetic bearings work in a centrifugal compressor?

Magnetic bearings are playing an increasingly important role in the development of sophisticated and efficient compressors.
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District Heating

Heating industry: market size and trends

The heating industry stands at a threshold as climate emergency concerns arise and energy scarcity threatens to become an energy crisis. With a marked significance in its contributions to carbon emissions, leading agents in the heating sector have made it their goal to move away from fossil fuels.
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Refrigeration

Ammonia refrigeration system

We frequently use ammonia refrigeration systems for very large cooling applications, such as Industrial Refrigeration. Chillers using ammonia are becoming commonplace in green buildings and may be a viable option for District Cooling systems. As refrigerant legislation continues to get tighter, enco[..]
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District Cooling

Industrial Cooling Towers: Types and Work Process

Industrial processes and machines generate such large amounts of heat that continuous dissipation is necessary for efficient operation. The heat must be to the environment. This is through a heat exchange process. That is the basis of the industrial cooling tower technology. It is interesting that d[..]
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