Parallel Pumping in Condenser Applications: Part 5 of 5

Parallel Pumping in Condenser Applications: Part 5 of 5

Over the last few weeks the we’ve looked at pumping issues with multiple condensers and pumps.  We have received questions about the topic, including these two:

Why do I need cooling tower outlet On-Off valves if I have an equalizing line?

Why do we see outlet On-Off valves on almost all jobs in North Carolina and only half the jobs in Michigan and Northern Ohio?

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Cooling Tower and Condenser Water Design Part 6: Multiple Cooling Towers and Condenser Piping

Larger facilities often have multiple cooling towers serving multiple chillers, enabling them to more closely match demand. Piping such systems can be a challenge, depending on the amount of flexibility desired. Here we describe the three most common approaches to piping multiple cooling towers and chillers.
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