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PLANT-07D · Central plant

Chiller efficiency drifting

The chiller uses more kW for the same cooling than it did at the start of the data.

Capacity-basedBAS trendsMedium effort

What does PLANT-07D mean?

The chiller uses more kW for the same cooling than it did at the start of the data.

Why does it matter?

Fouled tubes, refrigerant loss or a control problem cost efficiency quietly for years.

What should you do?

Check condenser approach and tube cleanliness, refrigerant charge, and compressor / VFD control; compare against the manufacturer's curve.

How Energy Agent prices a finding

Written by Pelorus Engineering · Brent Waluzak, P.E. (FL), President, Pelorus EngineeringLast updated

Screening-level estimates; confirm with measurement and verification before capital commitment.

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