District Energy Systems: chiller_technology
District energy systems design reference data — chiller technology COP ranges, pipe insulation thermal properties and moisture performance, soil thermal conductivity, buried pre-insulated pipe heat loss, piping material comparisons, direct vs. indirect interconnection trade-offs, heating system conversion suitability, and district energy flow meter types per ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Systems and Equipment 2020 Chapter 12
| category | item key | description | unit | value max | value min | value text |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chiller_technology | Absorption_Direct_Fired | Direct-fired double-effect absorption chiller | COP | 1.2 | 0.85 | COP 0.85 to 1.20 |
| chiller_technology | Absorption_Hot_Water_Single | Hot-water single-effect absorption chiller | COP | 0.7 | 0.55 | COP 0.55 to 0.70 |
| chiller_technology | Absorption_Steam_Single | Steam single-effect absorption chiller | COP | 0.75 | 0.6 | COP 0.60 to 0.75 |
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