Chilled water buffer vessel size
Chilled water buffer vessel size
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Does anyone have an equation that will calculate the required volume for a chilled water buffer vessel?
I use a 'rule of thumb' of 3 litres of fluid per kW of nett cooling, but I am after an equation that takes other variables into account. Such as number of chiller starts per hour, flow rates, desired temperature fluctuation.......
Thanks for your help.
I use a 'rule of thumb' of 3 litres of fluid per kW of nett cooling, but I am after an equation that takes other variables into account. Such as number of chiller starts per hour, flow rates, desired temperature fluctuation.......
Thanks for your help.





RE: Chilled water buffer vessel size
Brian
RE: Chilled water buffer vessel size
With Carrier chillers, you can use as little as 2.5 - 3.0 litres / kW for an air conditioning application. If you need tight temperature control (such as a process application), then 7.0 - 8.0 litres / kW is my reccomendation.
Best regards,
Cooky