District Cooling Systems

District cooling system is an environmentally friendly cooling option that is being adopted by countries all over the world. District cooling also offers cost savings for users. This article goes through some of the basic FAQs related to this system: Q1 . What is a district cooling system ? Ans. A district cooling system works on the principle of energy savings. It allows the user to save 20% to 35% less electricity compared to traditional cooling systems. These savings are crucial when it comes to countries with high heating and cooling demands like the UAE.  DCS makes use of a central source that distributes cool air in the form of chilled water to single or multiple buildings with the help of a network of underground pipes. It consists of the following components: Central chiller plant Distribution network Consumer substation Q2. Why is district cooling environmentally friendly? Ans. With increased urbanization and consequent increase in cooling demands, the whole world is ...