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It should be noted that this cost savings calculation does not account for an electric peak demand
reduction. If the facility has a peak demand charge, and the chiller operates everyday with on
operational schedule that is coincident with the facilities peak demand, then this estimate slightly
underestimates the cost savings.
Condenser Temperature Reset Energy Savings and Economics Example
Example Synopsis: A water cooled centrifugal chiller currently has an entering condenser
temperature of 55F. After inspection it was determined that the temperature controls can allow
modulation down to 52F during low load periods. The operators estimate that the chiller can
operate at 52F for 3,000hrs per year, and the chiller has an electrical load of 300kW when operating
at these low load conditions. The average electric rate is $0.10/kWh.
The annual energy savings can be estimated as:

The annual cost savings can be estimated as:

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The predominant impact chillers have on water use relates to proper function. An inefficient
chiller will require longer hours of operation to satisfy the load. It is these additional hours that
result in greater water use though evaporation at the cooling tower and any leaks in the system. Any
inefficiency results in a less-than-optimal operation leading to increased resource use water is one of
those resources.

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Description

Maintenance Frequency

Comments
Daily

Weekly

Chiller use/sequencing

Turn off/sequence unnecessary chillers

Overall visual inspection

Complete overall visual inspection to

be sure all equipment is operating and
safety systems are in place

Check setpoints

Check all setpoints for proper setting

and function

Evaporator and condenser

Assess evaporator and condenser coil

fouling as required

Compressor motor
temperature

Check temperature per manufacturers

specifications

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Annually

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Chiller Checklist (contd)

Description

Maintenance Frequency

Comments
Daily

Weekly

SemiAnnually

Annually

Perform water quality test

Check water quality for proper

chemical balance

Leak testing

Conduct leak testing on all compressor

fittings, oil pump joints and fittings,
and relief valves

Check all insulation

Check insulation for condition and

appropriateness

Control operation

Verify proper control function

including:
Hot gas bypass
Liquid injection

Check vane control

settings

Check settings per manufacturers

specification

Verify motor load limit

control

Check settings per manufacturers

specification

Verify load balance

operation

Check settings per manufacturers

specification

Check chilled water reset

settings and function

Check settings per manufacturers

specification

Check chiller lockout

setpoint

Check settings per manufacturers

specification

Clean condenser tubes

Clean tubes at least annually as part of

shutdown procedure

Eddy current test

condenser tubes

As required, conduct eddy current test

to assess tube wall thickness

Clean evaporator tubes

Clean tubes at least annually as part of

shutdown procedure

Eddy current test

evaporator tubes

As required, conduct eddy current test

to assess tube wall thickness

Compressor motor and

assembly

Compressor oil system

Check all alignments to specification

Check all seals, provide lubrication
where necessary

Conduct analysis on oil and filter

Change as required
Check oil pump and seals
Check oil heater and thermostat
Check all strainers, valves, etc.

Electrical connections

Check all electrical connections/

terminals for contact and tightness

Water flows

Assess proper water flow in evaporator

and condenser

Check refrigerant level

and condition

Add refrigerant as required. Record

amounts and address leakage issues.

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Job Name

Date

Unit Tag
Model #

Time

Serial #
Full Load Design

Operating Condition

__________degF Operating Code

Last Diagnostic
LCHW Setpoint
Current Limit Setpoint
Start #
Run Hours
__________Volts Volts AB
__________Hertz Volts AC
Volts BC
Amps L1
Amps L2
Amps L3
Amps AVG
__________RLA % of RLA
Oil Sump Temperature
Oil Temperature to Bearings
Oil Level
Low Oil Pressure
High Oil Pressure
Net Oil Pressure
Operating Purge Pressure
Operating Purge Oil Level
Purge Starts
Purge Run Hours
_____PSID_____gpm CHW PSID
__________degF CHW Temperature in
__________degF CHW Temperature out
__________degF CHW Temperature Differential
CHW Makeup Water
Evaporator Temperature
Evaporator Pressure
_____PSID_____gpm CW PSI Differential
__________degF CW Temperature in
__________degF CW Temperature out

__________degF CW Temperature Differential

Condenser Temperature
Condenser Pressure
Cooling Tower Makeup Water
CHW Makeup Water
Operator Initials

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