Cooling Towers

Tank Applications in Central Cooling Systems Part 1 - To Be or Not to Be

By Clayton Penhallegon, Jr., P.E., Integrated Services Group

This article will explore why tanks are used in cooling systems, why they might not be used in cooling systems, and finally considerations to be evaluated in determining if tanks are needed in any particular central plant cooling system. Part 2 will review specific application details for using tanks and also for tankless systems and system conversions.