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District Heating

What is a water-to-water heat pump and why is It key for decarbonization?

The water-to-water heat pump has become a cornerstone technology for operators seeking to decarbonize heating and cooling systems while maintaining high efficiency, reliability and long-term cost stability. As governments, utilities and private developers accelerate their transition toward net-zero [..]

Refrigeration

Advanced refrigerants R1233ZD as substitute of R123

The debate over what is “the best” commercial refrigerant has been around and is unlikely to end anytime soon. Intensity on this matter is even increasing as leakage studies reveal the adverse effects of HFC emissions. The only way out for centralized systems is emissions reduction, which while poss[..]

Turbine Inlet Air Cooling

Heat Rate of Power Plant

The global coal-fired power capacity has grown significantly since 2000 to about 2,045 Gigawatts (GW) currently. Despite this progress, the last couple of years has seen several plants retire in the US and Europe. One fact remains though: coal fired power plant technology is not going anywhere. Perh[..]

Turbine Inlet Air Cooling

What makes combined cycle power plants so efficient?

In the next one decade, the number of projects involving combined cycle technology will increase. There is only one reason for this projection: the high efficiency of combined cycle power plants. In this post, we will try to decipher what is the secret behind this efficiency.

District Cooling, Refrigeration

How do absorption chillers work?

The original design of an absorption chiller is credited to the likes of Ferdinand Carré, Carl Munters and Baltzar Von Platen, renowned scientists who did their works between the 1850s and 1920s. While the products were first produced commercially in 1923, it was only in the 60s that serious product[..]

District Cooling

Future of district cooling in Saudi Arabia

A look at the current state and future of district cooling in Saudi Arabia seems appropriate at a time when major transformations are taking place in this relevant market.

Data Center

Two-phase immersion cooling for servers

Two-phase immersion cooling represents a promising and exciting technology for server cooling.

District Cooling

What is ammonia refrigeration? Everything you need to know

If you’re wondering ‘What is ammonia refrigeration?’ you’ve probably heard recently of the increasing use of ammonia as an alternative to other refrigerants.

District Heating, District Cooling

Shaping sustainable cities: how district energy contributes

The need for sustainable cities is unquestionable. While these might take many shapes and forms in the coming years, a few figures can shed some light on the impending need for a model of a viable eco city.

District Cooling, District Cooling|Energy Industry

Savings in water consumption in Saudi Arabia's chillers

When it comes to extreme weather in certain territories, district cooling is often the most efficient system in terms of energy consumption and sustainability. However, certain projects require savings in water consumption to also be taken into account when designing the right cooling system.

Thermal Energy Storage

Phase change materials for thermal energy storage

In a context where increased efficiency has become a priority in energy generation processes, phase change materials for thermal energy storage represent an outstanding possibility.