DISTRICT COOLING SYSTEM

Dr.C.P.Jawahar

Professor and Dean

Faculty of Technology

District cooling is one of the energy efficient systems of producing cooling using chilled water. Unlike the chilled water system wherein the chilled water is produced within the building, a district cooling system produces chilled water at a particular location in a city. The system primarily comprises of network of insulated underground pipes that provides chilled water to the end user according to their cooling requirements. It consumes about 25 to 30% less electrical energy compared to the conventional air-conditioning system. It is also economical, environment friendly and better operational efficiency when compared to that of other cooling technologies.