Chillers and cooling tower systems are necessary for keeping our products, equipment and staff cool throughout the year. HVAC units also account for a significant portion of energy used in facilities, especially in the United States. Applying best energy management practices and purchasing energy-efficient equipment can lead to significant savings in cooling systems.
Basic Learning Materials
If you are new to process cooling or are unsure of how efficient your system is, a great place to start is familiarizing yourself with the basics and checking if you have already implemented the most basic energy saving measures.
Where To Start
The Process Cooling Info Card contains a brief summary of the top energy saving measures you can implement in your plant.
The IAC 101 Efficiency in Industrial Cooling Video covers a more detailed explanation of process cooling systems.
Courses and Videos
For a more detailed learning experience, check out the eLearning and video courses available online.
HVAC and Characteristics of Air
Author: Schneider Electric
A course discussing how HVAC systems manipulate the properties of air
HVAC and Psychrometric Charts
Author: Schneider Electric
A course teaching how to use psychrometric charts in HVAC design
HVAC Efficiency and Equipment Optimization
Author: Schneider Electric
A course covering the basics of HVAC equipment design and operation
HVAC Geothermal Heat Pumps
Author: Schneider Electric
A course covering the basics of heat pump HVAC systems
HVAC Source Equipment for Cooling I
Author: Schneider Electric
A course introducing the five refrigeration processes
HVAC Source Equipment for Cooling II
Author: Schneider Electric
Air cycle, thermoelectric system, absorption, and evaporation basics
HVAC Systems I
Author: Schneider Electric
A course covering heating, ventilation, and air conditioning basics
HVAC Systems II
Author: Schneider Electric
Learn the impact of constant/variable volume and reheating
HVAC Thermodynamic States
Author: Schneider Electric
A course covering basic thermodynamic processes in HVAC systems
IAC 101 Efficiency in Industrial Cooling
Author: Industrial Assessment Centers
20 minute video detailing cooling system best practices
IAC 101 Efficiency in Industrial Cooling
Author: Industrial Assessment Centers
20 minute video detailing cooling process efficiency basics
IAC 101 Efficiency in Industrial Cooling Towers
Author: Industrial Assessment Centers
25 minute video going into detail on cooling towers
MEASUR Cooling Tower Makeup Water Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A tool used to calculate savings in cooling tower systems
Reading the Rating Plates of an Air Conditioner
Author: AC Service Tech LLC
A video describing how to read the data on an AC plate
Tools and Calculators
There are many resources available to help you calculate specific costs and savings for your plant. Some of these tools, calculators, and software are listed below.
MEASUR Chiller Reset Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
A tool used to calculate savings in chiller energy & temperature reset
MEASUR Cooling Tower Fan Energy Tool
Author: U.S. Department of Energy
An assessment tool for cooling tower fans
These and other resources can be found on the Resource Library page.