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Table 12.5.2-2 Number of Chillers

Total Chiller Plant CapacityNumber of Chillers
≤300 tonsOne
>300 tons, <600 tonsTwo sized equally
≥600 tonsTwo minimum with chillers added so that no chiller is larger than 800 tons, all sized equally

Table 12.5.2-3 Water Chiller Types

Individual Chiller Plant CapacityElectric Chiller TypeFossil Fuel Chiller Type
≤100 tonsScrollSingle-effect absorption, direct fired
>100 tons, <600 tonsScrewDouble-effect absorption, direct fired
≥600 tonsCentrifugalDouble-effect absorption, direct fired

Table 12.5.2-4 Cooling Tower Leaving Water Temperature

Climate ZoneLeaving Water Temperature
5B, 5C, 6B, 865°F
0B, 1B, 2B, 3B, 3C, 4B, 4C, 5A, 6A, 770°F
3A, 4A75°F
0A, 1A, 2A80°F

222 ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 (I-P)