ASHRAE '04 Winter Meeting Session to Explore Deep Water Usage
In looking for ways to lessen energy use and environmental impacts, designers of cooling systems are reaching new depths - the cold, deep waters of nearby lakes and seas.
While such projects have been few in number, their results have been considerable. Use of lake source cooling in Ithaca, N.Y., resulted in 87% energy savings, while a 75% reduction is anticipated in a Canadian project.